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Bella Sara™ Announces Entrance into Russian Market
Seattle, WA – Bella Sara™ announces, today, a new licensing partnership with Rosman-Press to publish, distribute, and market Bella Sara collectible cards that feature magical horses, inspirational messages, and secret codes that unlock extended play... more »
Midwest-CBK River House, Products Featured in Midwest Living cover story
Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle in home décor, gifts, holiday and candles, is proud to announce their River House brand house and home décor,... more »
Lower credit card fees considered for businesses
Congress is mulling changes to the fees and restrictions that banks and credit card companies can place on merchants that accept credit and debit cards, but the changes may not have as positive an effect... more »
South Shore tourism businesses look for good year if weather cooperates
Hull, MA — As the smell of tanning oil wafted in the air at Nantasket Beach during this week's toasty weather, local business owners wondered if thousands of scantily clad bodies were a sign of... more »
Bruce Hampton joins Prinz Ltd as VP National Sales
Northbrook, IL. – Gift Industry veteran Bruce Hampton has joined Prinz Ltd., headquartered in suburban Chicago, as vice president and national sales manager. In his new position, Hampton will work closely with Prinz Senior Vice... more »
The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Done (in My Business Life)
I'm not sure why I'm telling this story, but here goes: When we moved into our new shop in 2002, we quadrupled our square footage. So I knew overhead expenses would be going up considerably.... more »
Dog Gone Smart Pet Products To Set Home Design Trends in ‘Green’ & ‘Clean’ at NYIGF
NYC & Wilton, CT — In an effort to capitalize on the ever expanding home goods and green products market, Dog Gone Smart Pet Products will launch the world's first-ever completely biodegradable* pet bed at... more »
New Stationery “Neighborhood” Debuts at Summer NYIGF
White Plains, NY — A new "neighborhood" of publishers and social stationery suppliers will debut at the summer 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), enabling buyers to quickly source and shop this popular product... more »
Think-a-lot Toys Expands Line with Themed Think-ets Collections
Boulder, CO – Lovers of all things Fairy will be swooning over Think-ets Fairy Collection, the latest travel game just released by Think-a-lot Toys. Contained in a bright pink pouch, fifteen adorable, tiny trinkets will... more »
Grass Roots Creations Introduces New FashionWorx Division
Holiday, FL – Grass Roots Creations, known for taking ordinary materials and using them in extraordinary ways, as in Beadworx, is excited to introduce their new division Fashionworx. The introductory collections of bags and jewelry... more »
African Dwarf Frogs Make for Top Fun
Myrtle Beach, SC — The Brothers Grimm may not have been the first to realize that frogs are a lot more than slimy swamp swimmers, but they were certainly the first to write about how... more »
Tea and Honey finds sweet 2nd location
Business sure has been sweet for the new tea and honey shop in Grand Central. After just one year on the scene, The Tea and Honey Store has decided to open its second outpost in... more »
