Archives: News
Candleberry Candle Announces New Sales Territories
The Candleberry Company, family-owned candle manufacturer headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky, has announced the addition of four new sales territories in the United States.
A Gift That Keeps on Giving
Pekin, IL – Judy Smock has a gift that keeps on giving.
The owner of Just Jude’s Creations, located at 812 Derby St. in Pekin, the talented 62-year-old freelance instructor for machine embroidery says she loves teaching her skills to others so they can make “beautiful gifts” together.
Born in Jacksonville, and raised in White Hall, Smock lived on a farm. She watched her mother sew and learned a lot of techniques and shortcuts that would follow her through life. In fact, sewing was her favorite course in junior high.
Tervis – No Signs of Cooling Off
Grab some sunglasses and feast your eyes on the hottest trend of the season. Tervis, the leader in insulated drinkware announces the launch of Neon.
Zutano and DEMDACO announce Strategic Licensing Agreement to Create Extensive Line of Zutano-Inspired Plush and Gifts
Cabot, VT – Zutano, the Vermont-based designer of children’s clothing, accessories and nursery products, is excited to announce a strategic licensing agreement with DEMDACO®, the Leawood, Kansas-based design firm specializing in gift and home décor products. DEMDACO is a well-known leader in the gift industry, offering brands that include Willow Tree®, DEMDACO® Studio, Silvestri!TM by DEMDACO, Big Sky Carvers®, Embellish Your Story by Roeda, and DEMDACO Nat & JulesTM.
Seattle-based Compendium Wins Seven LOUIE Awards at the National Stationery Show in New York
Compendium had a winning night at the stationery industry’s premier awards event, the LOUIE Awards, held in New York City on May 19, 2013. Celebrating the honor’s silver anniversary, the LOUIEs recognize amazing talent and creativity. With nine nominations out of 1,000 competitive entries, the Compendium team closed the evening with a record seven awards.
Positively Green, the company’s flagship greeting cards, received five awards and Frank & Funny, the newly launched comedian-authored card line, won two awards in its inaugural year.
Hit the Slopes with Colonial Candle’s Vail Collection
Transform your store into a winter wonderland with the Vail line, new to the Destinations collection from national brand leader Colonial Candle. With four new resort-inspired fragrances, customers can spend the day on the slopes at Colorado’s premiere ski resort, or an evening curled up by the fire with the scents of Toasted Marshmallow and Amber Port, without ever leaving their home.
“The new Vail scents from the Destinations collection will transport your customers from their living room to the ski slopes this winter,” says Scott Wehrs, MVP Brands president.
IMC Appoints Nicole Hoppen Consultant for Las Vegas Market Veteran Leasing Manager Focusing on Home Decor, Home Textiles
International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that veteran real estate and leasing manager Nicole Hoppen has joined the Las Vegas Market team as a consultant, effective May 28.
Archipelago to Receive Industry Achievement Award
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that Archipelago and its co-owners, Gregg Corzine and David Klass, will be honored with the Gift For Life Industry Achievement Award during the Gifts & Decorative Accessories 61st Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place on Sunday, August 19, 2013, in New York City.
Gregg Corzine and David Klass launched Archipelago Botanicals in 1998 with the mission of creating natural fragrance, bath and wellness products to help people relax and take a break from their busy lives
Dallas’ Sneak Peek Gives Bloggers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Market
Dallas Market Center today announced that it will host its second bloggers’ gathering, Sneak Peek: A Conversation Starter, June 21 and 22, during the Total Home & Gift Market (June 19-25, 2013) to give design and lifestyle bloggers an exclusive first-look at home and gift products and trends that consumers will see in stores in the coming months.
NY Now’s “Sustainability” Project Showcases “Green” Products, Production and Business Practices
White Plains, NY – New resources and trends in sustainable home and lifestyle products, production and business practices will be featured through the SustainAbility: design for a better world®initiative at the summer 2013 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), August 17-21, 2013, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Increases to Five-Year High
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had improved in April, increased again in May. The Index now stands at 76.2 (1985=100), up from 69.0 in April. The Present Situation Index increased to 66.7 from 61.0. The Expectations Index improved to 82.4 from 74.3 last month.
The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey®, based on a probability-design random sample, is conducted for The Conference Board by Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and analytics around what consumers buy and watch.
Midwest‐CBK Introduces Major Expansion of Home Accents Line with 300+ New Designs
Midwest‐CBK, LLC, national designer and manufacturer of seasonal, everyday gifts and home accents, introduces a significantly expanded home décor line featuring 320 new designs set to debut during the summer 2013 markets.
Las Vegas Market Introduces Global Goodness Initiative
International Market Centers announced today the creation of a special “Global Goodness” awards program, which will recognize and celebrate Las Vegas Market vendors for acting in a socially responsible manner and making the world a better place. Five companies will be honored with the inaugural Global Goodness awards during the Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market, running July 29-August 2, 2013.
“Many suppliers today understand that good deeds and good business go hand-in-hand,” pointed out Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift & Home Décor, International Market Centers.
Relotto to Open Gift Shop in Red Stable in July
Columbus, OH – Mary B. Relotto is returning to a community — and a storefront — she knows well.
The local pioneer in women’s business networking is taking over the iconic Red Stable site in German Village, where she will open Mary B.’s, a shop that will offer an assortment of gifts, art and home decor.
She said she plans to open the first weekend in July.
The store is located at 223 E. Kossuth St. among the major tourist destinations of Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant and Schmidt’s Fudge Haus.
Handmade Crafts to Be on Display
Freehold, NJ – An open house featuring homemade crafts by local artisans will be hosted by Especially For You Florist & Gift Shop, 39 W. Main St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2.
This is the first open house for local artisans to be held at the business, according to owner Marlene Rogala.
Rogala and her husband, Steve, and their daughter, Lauren, operate the Freehold location, which has been on West Main Street for 36 years.
Emmaus Jewelry Store Owner Lives ‘Shop Local’ Mantra
Emmaus, PA – Emmaus Jewel Shop
338 Main St., Emmaus
610-965-2174
Like “Emmaus Jewel Shop” on Facebook
Owner: Donna Marks
Perrysburg Boutique Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Perrysburg, OH – At Puttin’ On The Glitz, the front shelves are lined with vinegars and oils. Dozens of varieties of loose teas line a wall. A large, footed bathtub, filled with fizzy bath-bombs, rests next to an irreverent greeting card display.
The self-described “unique boutique,” which opened June 1, 2008, in Perrysburg, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a weeklong celebration taking place from May 30 to June 6.
“We are going to have smaller sales going on each day,” said store owner Kelly Heuss, who runs the business with her mother Joanne Heuss.
The Groovy Candy Shop – ‘It’s Retro, in a Happenin’ Way, Man’
Gaylord, MI – A long time ago, before everything was awesome, stuff was groovy. Gas was cheap, hair was long, and strangers help up two fingers and said, “Peace, man”, to diffuse arguments. Big, loopy, round flowers and smiley faces were painted on everything, long strands of love beads swung from the necks of chicks wearing bell-bottoms and sunglasses and kids could buy a piece of candy with their leftover lunch money on the way home from school. Groovy.
Remember that candy? Pixie sticks, Atomic Fireballs, Charms Sweet and Sour Pops, Sugar Daddy and Zotz?
Retailers Debut Shop-Local Campaign
NY – The state’s leading retail association, founded in 1931 and representing more than 5,000 members from solo shops to national chains, has made the leap to Internet promotion to build business-friendly communities.
“I Shop NY” is a statewide campaign from the Retail Council of New York State that primarily uses new media and public relations “to build communities of support among local business owners and consumers.” It debuted May 22; the website is Ishopny.com.
The goal – same as always – “is to create a strong statewide business community by turning shopper
Purple Frog Offers Wares from Around the World
Ridgefield, CT – Sushi plates from Scotland, asparagus-shaped candles from Paris and necklaces from Kenya — these are only some of the wares the Purple Frog gift shop at 5 Bailey Avenue offers to its customers.
Store owner Emma Hardiman said she always wanted her store to be bright and modern with gifts for everybody. And it has taken on a more international identity since its official opening on April 27.
“The idea is you can buy anything for anybody of any age,” she said.