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Luxury Retail Rents May ‘Bounce Back’ as Rich Shoppers Return
Luxury retail rents may soon "bounce back" after two years of declines as the global economic recovery fuels demand for designer handbags, watches and clothes, Colliers International said. Rents fell in most of the world's... more »
Indulgences: Passion for writing finds voice in bookstore
Tracy Beltran was looking for a place to showcase the works of independent authors and publishers.Thais Black was looking for a new career.Together, they believe that they have found a winning combination.They are the managing... more »
Jellybean Rolling Racks Drive Rug Sales
Jellybean's versatile rolling display rack is driving rug sales and reorders for the extremely popular line of washable accent rugs. Requiring only 2' x 3' of floor space, the sturdy rack can be rolled anywhere... more »
Lifeforce Glass to Donate 10% of Environmental Gift Items Sales to Gulf Coast Oil Spill Emergency Fund
Kingsport, TN — In response to the horrific environmental disaster continuing to impact the Gulf Coast, Lifeforce Glass, Inc. president Kristina Runciman announced today that the company will donate 10% of sales of their Amazing... more »
Dallas Market Center Announces Home for the Holidays Exhibit Designers
Dallas, TX – Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace and the home of Christmas, today announced the designers for its Home for the Holidays exhibit. The impressive display is a 4,200-square-foot, eight-room... more »
Swank Gifts opens Downtown
Julie Hartten started businesses that sold martini glasses and huge stuffed animals before she got the idea of opening a gift shop in Downtown Toledo. When she saw an available storefront space at the corner... more »
Dogeared Bridal Launches with New Collection and Catalog
Los Angeles, CA — Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewelry in Los Angeles, has launched Dogeared Bridal, an extensive new line featured in a 40-page catalog. The collection features... more »
Momiji announce their new range of dolls
Real life heroes are all around us from your best friend and your helpful neighbour to that kind stranger who tracked you down when you lost your wallet. Momiji understands the importance of understated friendly... more »
LA Mart Welcomes New Showroom Openings for the July Show
Los Angeles, CA - L.A. Mart® is proud to announce a strong start to 2010 with new leasing activity. Over 12 new showroom leases have been signed at the L.A. Mart since January. The most... more »
Renowned Retailer Stew Leonard, Jr. to Present Keynote at ICON HONORS
Atlanta, GA—ICON HONORS has tapped Stew Leonard, Jr. a world-recognized retailer, as the keynote presenter for the inaugural awards celebration on July 17, 2010, in conjunction with the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market... more »
Bella Sara Anticipates Strong Presence in Russian Market
Seattle, WA – Bella Sara™ announces, today, details of a ground-breaking collaboration with Rosman-Press to publish, distribute, and market a variety of Bella Sara products throughout Russia. This pioneering effort is the first time a major... more »
New Job Board Matches Employers to Job Seekers in the Gift and Home Industry
Aurora, Colo. – Giftjobs.biz, an international executive recruiting firm specializing in the gift, home décor, tabletop, craft and stationery industries, has launched Giftjobs.biz Job Board and Career Center, an Internet-based, enhanced job-matching service and career... more »
