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NYIGF Accepting Applications for Design-Focused Divisions

Designers, artists and manufacturers are invited to submit applications for three juried, design-focused divisions at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®): Accent on Design®; Handmade® Designer Maker; and Handmade Global Design. Applications for A+™:... more »

LI Network Makes Rival Shop Owners Friends

Long Island, NY - Trusted business advice is hard to come by, but much to gift shop owner Kerry Punzi's surprise, she has found a wealth of it from an unlikely source: potential competitors. "I... more »

It’s Toy Fair Time and Douglas Company Is Rolling Out All Kinds of Fun!

Booth #373 is a must-stop-by booth at this year's International Toy Fair. The designers at Douglas Company have been creating all types of wonderful new plush and fashion accessory items. Toy Fair visitors be prepared... more »

Aurora World Inks Licensing Deal with Hasbro to Create Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Plush Doll Line

Aurora World Inc. (http://www.auroragift.com) today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Hasbro, Inc. to bring to market a new line of plush dolls based on the iconic RAGGEDY ANN and RAGGEDY ANDY... more »

Wholesalecrafts.com Reports 2011 Year-End Sales Results

Wholesalecrafts.com, the premier online marketplace for retailers to source artist-made American and Canadian crafts, announces 2011 year-end sales results.Total online shopping cart sales placed by retailers to artists throughWholesalecrafts.com's online marketplace for 2011 came in... more »

Zak Designs Is Helping Kids Develop Environmentally Friendly Habits with New Good to Go Line

Being environmentally friendly is a choice. But that choice is much easier to make once it becomes a habit. And that habit is much easier to form if it's learned at a young age. It's... more »

Trollbeads Launches Eye-Catching 2012 Spring Collection

Trollbeads, the original bead and bracelet Company since 1976, unveils the exquisite Spring Collection which features a wide range of new designs in sterling silver, Italian glass and 18ct gold. With a total of 33... more »

Play is Happening In NY and You’re Invited to Join In!

In just 11 short days Douglas Company will be showcasing their newest product at the 109th International Toy Fair in New York City, and we want you to be on the cutting edge of all... more »