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Couple who own 16 shops bringing back Independence Square
Kansas City — On the once-dreary Independence Square, Cindy McClain seldom stops.That's her against the old-brick backdrop, clutching a white iPhone and moving from place to place. From the dining rooms of Ophelia's to the Uptown... more »
Get Ready to Meet regreet
Minneapolis, MN – regreet is "hopping over" to the National Stationery Show, May 16-19 to showcase its greeting card re-use kits and a greeting card organizer. As the world's first kits to reuse greeting cards,... more »
Owners find right mix at Tea Garden Gifts
Georgia — Cathy Bland and Mike Willis' first business venture together was a lemonade stand they set up as youngsters in Aiken."That was the beginnings of our entrepreneurship and partnership," Willis said.After almost 35 years of... more »
Zak Ready for Release Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story 3
Spokane, WA – It's been more than 15 years since Buzz and Woody first jumped off the big screen and into the lives of children around the world in the classic Disney-Pixar computer-generated animated feature,... more »
Accent on Design Jury Accepts 30+ New Companies
White Plains, NY — From 220 applicants, some 30+ companies have been selected by jury to exhibit in the highly-selective Accent on Design® at the summer 2010 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Other highlights... more »
Industry Veteran Mackey To Join Las Vegas Show Buyer Relations Team
Atlanta, GA — In response to the dramatic growth of its Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, Urban Expositions has expanded its buyer relations team for the September 22-24,2010 edition with the appointment of... more »
THE GOOD BEAD’s innovation is driving strong growth!
Minnetonka, MN – Undeterred by the Great Recession, The Good Bead has seen tremendous growth. The company began its journey five years ago with a single bracelet created to help raise funds and awareness in... more »
More being spent on mothers this year
South Carolina — Mother's Day shoppers this year are still skipping the diamonds, but they're back to buying roses as consumers creak open their wallets. An economic recovery - while still weak - is giving... more »
Punch Studio Expands
Punch Studio, the leading stationery and gift manufacturer known for their beautiful trend-setting designs, has purchased a 41,000 square foot office building adjacent to their existing headquarters and warehouse facility in Culver City, California. Punch... more »
Gamewright’s Forbidden Island Brings Home Mensa Gold
Newton, MA – For the past 16 years, producing award-winning family games has been the mission of leading game manufacturer Gamewright. Forbidden Island, a new family adventure game by renowned cooperative game designer Matt Leacock,... more »
Specialty Retailers Add to The Greene’s Special Experience
Beavercreek, Ohio — While the recent economic downturn has created challenges for retailers around the country, The Greene in Dayton, Ohio, has responded with innovative leasing strategies and creative outreach initiatives that have paid dividends.... more »
Next Generation Expands Territory Coverage to Provide Full Sales Support to Retailers Beyond the TOLA & NM Region
Dallas, TX — Next Generation, an innovative and highly-regarded sales agency within the gift and home décor industry and the Dallas Trade Mart, announces its territory expansion to cover the MINK region: Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska... more »
