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From “Chill to Thrill” – Pajama Warmer Introduced To Retail Gift Market
Duluth, MN – Reasor Products, innovator and manufacturer of the Pajama Warmer, has recently introduced its popular product to the retail gift market. The Pajama Warmer, an attractive temperature controlled electric warming fleece bag heats... more »
The Elements Of A Great Shopping Experience
Paula Courtney found "wow" when she took her daughter to the employee washroom at her local grocery store. A sign by the door instructed workers to remain physically by the side of any customer experiencing... more »
5 social media tips for small business
A few years ago, using the Internet to market a small business simply meant to create a presence online with a simple, informational Web site.Then came the demands of search engine optimization to ensure Google... more »
New face on old business
Pam "Garrison" Stadick is her father's son.It was a joke Stadick shared with William Garrison at his Army-Navy store in Williams for many years, where she grew up stocking shelves and keeping things in order."Dad... more »
Greeting 25 years: Warner’s not your typical card store
Portsmouth, NH — Twenty-five years of catering to customers card cravings and gift needs will soon come to the forefront for Robert Wyrick and his family.The owner of Warner's Card and Gift Shop located in... more »
Retail Spotlight: KitchenArt, Big Ideas From the Store for Cooks
Before Larry Oates opened his KitchenArt store in West Lafayette, Ind., he made a list. The list was two-part, including both businesses that Oates — an attorney looking for a career change — would be... more »
Gourmet Housewares Show Collaborates with Local San Francisco Businesses
White Plains, NY — The Gourmet Housewares Show® co-location with the summer San Francisco International Gift Fair® and the collaboration with the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, SF Chefs, Food, Wine. Event, are not the only... more »
Ceaco Licenses Christopher Radko for 2009 Holiday Puzzles
Newton, MA – Ceaco, a leading jigsaw puzzle and game manufacturer based in Newton, Massachusetts introduces its newest license, Christopher Radko®. Two images of the highly collectible Radko® ornaments will be used: a 500 piece... more »
MMPI Welcomes Jenay Root, L.A. Mart’s New Director of Gift Leasing
Chicago, IL – MMPI is pleased to announce that Jenay Root has been named new Director of Leasing for the L.A. Mart Gift, effective June 16, 2009. In her new position with MMPI, Root will... more »
Christian Retailers, Publishers Convene for 60th Convention
Denver, CO – Ron and Carolyn Meyer see few young people at their local Christian bookstore. They're more likely to see moms and grandmothers come in to purchase devotionals that may help guide their children... more »
The Newly Integrated California Gift Show Presents Business Building Resources for Buyers
Los Angeles, CA – Retailer's from across the west will have more resources than ever before at the newly integrated California Gift Show this July. The ease of market experience- one registration process, one comprehensive... more »
Pelham market is an extended family
Pelham — While other stores are jacking up prices to keep pace with the sluggish economy, the owners of Hillside Country Store on Mammoth Road are doing everything they can to keep prices low for... more »
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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