business development

Magnet Works makes major move

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) -- The continuous growth of outdoor décor manufacturer MAGNET WORKS, LTD. has necessitated a move to a new facility. The company, whose popular products include MailWraps magnetic mailbox covers, BreezeArt garden and... more »

About Face Designs Hires New Sales Agencies

(HIGHLAND, IL) -- About Face Designs hires new sales agencies in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic markets.Link 2 Sales has been hired to represent About Face Designs in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North... more »

2009 CHA Winter Show: Turn Your Passion Into Profit!


(ELMWOOD PARK, NJ) – The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) announces that two-time Emmy award winner and crafting enthusiast Deborah Norville will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 CHA Winter Convention & Trade Show.In... more »

Thinkfun aligns staff, sets for growth

(Alexandria, VA) -- When ThinkFun, the leading creator of Mind Challenging Games, recently appointed John Esteban Chief Operating Officer, one of his first priorities was to align the company with its Core Values of innovation,... more »

NRF, Homeland Security, ICSC 
Create Emergency Response Guide for Retailers

(WASHINGTON) – As a part of its efforts to educate and protect retail customers, merchandise and employees, the National Retail Federation's loss prevention team partnered with the International Council of Shopping Centers and the U.S.... more »

Seda France Home Fragrances Expands Operations, Bucks Economic Downturn

(AUSTIN, TX) – Seda France Home Fragrances of Austin is expanding its operations with a 5% increase in workforce and the addition of 18,000 square feet of office, warehouse and production space to create and... more »

Two Leading Gift Companies Merge

(Bloomingdale, IL, Bainbridge, IN) -- Roman, Inc. and Cottage Garden Collections, two award-winning, family-run gift companies well known in the industry for their inspiration and sentiment product lines, have announced a merger effective October 15,... more »

Enesco announces strategic licensing agreement

Itasca, Ill. –– Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden décor industries, today announced the signing of a licensing agreement with artist Michael Macone. Based in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Macone has... more »