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Thom Petrouski Joins Creative Co-Op as Vice President of Sales
Thom Petrouski has joined Creative Co-Op as its new Vice President of Sales. Thom is an industry veteran, having worked his way up from customer service all the way through national account management. In his new role at Creative Co-Op, Thom will be responsible for the continued growth of the independent retailer segment.
“We are thrilled to have Thom on board to help guide us through the next evolution of our company”, said Garry Schermann, Senior Vice President of Sales.
NY NOW LIFESTYLE Collection to Showcase 1.100 Suppliers
NY NOW LIFESTYLE – one of four new product collections to debut at the summer edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®) – will showcase some 1,100 suppliers representing a wide range of resources on Level 1 of New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Main Street Shop in Medford Offers Charm and Gifts Galore
Medford, NJ – The proprietor of a new gift shop on Main Street is helping to bring a renewed interest in shopping downtown and a sense of community among other shop owners in the business district.
After leaving the workforce for several years to raise her family, Karen Yang (pronounced young) felt ready for a new venture career-wise.
“I didn’t work outside the home for a while and I was anxious to take on a fulfilling challenge,” she said.
Reworks Renovations Now Open on Third Street
Monmouth, IL – There is an old saying, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.”
That is true at Monmouth’s newest store, Reworks Renovations. The local business is located at 1026 S. Third St., in the former Jamieson Center Thrift Store.
Owned by the mother-daughter duo of Connie and Jennifer Davis, Reworks, features a wide array of reworked furniture, home and garden decor as well as handmade crafts from local vendors.
Minneapolis’ Lily and Violet is Brighter, Younger, Riskier
Minneapolis, MN – The former Rick Rack in Minneapolis’ Linden Hills neighborhood has lightened up.
Owner Ann McCabe wanted a place where mothers and daughters could shop, so she shifted gears, introduced new merchandise and renamed the boutique Lily and Violet after the e-retail site she started a few months ago.
The outcome is a fresher space with jewelry, tops and other apparel that feels younger, takes more fashion risks and is not afraid of color.
Bridgehampton Boutique Is Launch Pad for Emerging Designers
Bridgehampton, NY – Michelle Farmer Collaborate, now entering its second summer in Bridgehampton, is a retail store that aims to be much more — a venue for emerging artisan jewelry and clothing designers to get established.
The women’s boutique carries Michelle Farmer’s own pearl necklaces and fine jewelry, plus accessories and clothing by about 30 up-and-coming designers, with many products that are one of a kind.
“She’s trying to bring luxury back to the idea of rarified objects,” said Jesse Elliot, who is also among the designers featured at the store.
LA Mart Showrooms Expand in time for July Market
GALLA market attendees will be treated to nearly 6,000 more square feet of merchandise from industry leaders this July at the LA Mart. Bassman Blaine, Gifts of Nature and Kathleen Milne Company have all invested in their LA Mart showrooms by providing more space for their lines.
“Bassman Blaine is excited about our expansion at the LA Mart,” says Bill Blaine, vice president of Bassman Blaine which will add more than 3,300 square feet to its tenth floor showroom.
Brandwise Reports Dramatic Expansion of Customer Base
Innovative technology solutions provider Brandwise is dramatically expanding its business with both existing and new customers, recently signing more than 40 new sales agreements.
Las Vegas Market Expands Temporary Space to Three Floors
International Market Centers announced today that it is expanding and realigning its temporary gift and home décor exhibition space onto three floors of Building C during the Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market, running July 29-August 2, at World Market Center Las Vegas. Originally planned for just two floors, now more than 95,000 square feet of temporary exhibition space on three floors – C5, C10 and C11 – will house some 325 temporary exhibitors in 10 distinct, themed product sections, including GIFT, GLOBAL, GOURMET, HOME, MADE, STYLE, TEXTILES, TREND, VINTAGE and CARRY!.
Designer Amy Howard to Present at Dallas Summer Market
Dallas Market Center today announced that designer Amy Howard will present on Friday, June 21 at 4 p.m. in the World Trade Center Hall of Nations during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (June 19-25, 2013). Amy will offer insight into her newest mission – Rescue Restore Redecorate – an environmentally-friendly approach to furniture refurbishment.
Amy is the creative genius behind Amy Howard at Home, which solely focuses on updating and refreshing tired furniture that would otherwise be discarded.
C & F Enterprises Relocates Showroom in Atlanta
C & F Enterprises, an artist-designed, quality fabric and home décor specialist, and Gallerie II, an upscale holiday and home décor expert, have moved their showroom space in Atlanta from Suite #1435 to Suite #1415 on the 14th floor of Building 2.
VivVeŕe Living Candles introduces “Magnolia and Moss” to Their Line of Luxury Candles
Summer days shortened by school, milk and cookies and the scent of the ancient magnolia tree next door -VivVeŕe Living Candles has captured the essence of that feeling and scent, deeply ingrained in many minds, in their new candle “Magnolia and Moss.”
The fragrance is an ode to all things beautiful and southern. Propiétaire and founder, CoCo McCain of Chattanooga, Tenn, describes the candle as green gold with southern hues.
Retailers and Designers Will Get Ahead of the Curve at Summer Las Vegas Market with Signature Panel of Top Tastemakers and Trends
Once again offering market attendees an exclusive preview of the hottest new trends and designs in home furnishings and décor through the lens of today’s top tastemakers, International Market Centers (IMC) hosts the signature Ahead of the Curve panel for a sixth installment at Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market. The always popular Ahead of the Curve live show boasts an extraordinary line-up of top U.S.
Global Pursuit Appointed Licensing Agent For Pretty Ugly’s “Uglydoll” Franchise Across Greater China
Global Pursuit Co., Ltd., the newly established worldwide consumer products licensing, marketing and brand equity company, has finalized a representation deal with Pretty Ugly™, LLC to expand their popular Uglydoll® brand and develop licensing efforts in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Summer Accessories by Lola
Saratoga, NY – Nestled in the corner of the Downstreet Marketplace is Saratoga’s newest one-stop shop for jewelry, scarves, hats and handbags.
Lola Accessory Boutique, owned and managed by Megan Druckman, will open its doors on June 7, just in time for the summer season.
A grand opening party will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at the shop, including DJ Playground, cupcakes, and, of course, shopping.
Local Business Spotlight: Solissa’s
Salt Lake City, UT – Among merchants on Sugar House’s retail walk, Solissa’s Boutique stands as one of the city’s most unique women’s clothing stores. The boutique caters to shoppers looking for original pieces with fairly-priced and high-quality clothing, shoes and jewelry.
Very unique to the boutique are vintage recycled tye-dye slips shop owner Solissa Weldon sews herself.
A year round staple, they can be paired in summer with sandals, or over leggings in winter. Lace adorning the hemline adds a little extra pretty when peeking out beneath a top layered skirt.
Boutique Offers New Way to Get Your Greens
High Point, NC – Boasting a bevy of bow ties, a team of Hampden-Sydney graduates is trying to move further into the Richmond retail scene.
Collared Greens, a North Carolina-based men’s apparel company, is setting up shop in a 900-square-foot storefront at 5707 Grove Ave., near the corner of Libbie and Grove avenues.
Shoppers Urged to ‘Buy Local’ to Support Town Centre Retailers
Bishop’s Stortford, UK – SHOPPERS are being urged to support Bishop’s Stortford’s high street as part of a ‘Buy Local’ initiative backed by the town’s independent retailers.
Throughout this week’s inaugural Buy Local Week, shopkeepers are encouraging customers to change the way they spend in a bid to boost the town’s economy.
The campaign, which is being supported by The Best of Bishop’s Stortford, has been born out of growing frustrations over the amount of shops and services closing down.
Go Around the World And Back Again With Wallpops
In more ways than one, maps are a familiar, comforting symbol to most of the population. We’ve seen them in classrooms as children, learned from them when we grew up and moved away, and, as adults, can stand back and admire all the wonderful places we’ve been along the way. Maps are a staple for interior design – they add character and sophistication to any room and are always a cause for conversation.