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Dallas Market Center Announces The Next Big Thing Finalists
Dallas, TX – Dallas Market Center today announced the finalists of The Next Big Thing, a national product search contest – Lawn Lights™, MAGGIES™ and Tady Tote®. The finalists will exhibit before attendees from all 50 states and more than 78 countries during the upcoming Dallas Temp Show to be held June 20-23, 2013 (with staggered opening and closed dates) during the Total Home & Gift Market (June 19-25). The three finalists are:
Lawn Lights™, founder Mark Halter, Washington, Ind.
LA Mart Celebrates 55th Anniversary With a Commemorative Party and Fundraising Event Benefitting Gift For Life
Quick: which gift and home wholesale mart celebrates 55 years of offering unparalleled services and products for the most discriminating customer? If you guessed the L.A. Mart, you’d be correct. The building broke ground in 1956, opened in 1958 and will be celebrating its 55th year anniversary this summer during the newly-branded GALLA (Give And Live In Los Angeles) market in July.
To honor the occasion, the L.A. Mart will host its anniversary party under the stars on July 20, from 6-9pm.
sofi Awards Finalists for Year’s Top Specialty Foods Announced
The Specialty Food Association is pleased to announce the finalists for the 41st annual sofi Awards for the outstanding specialty foods and beverages of 2013.
A national panel of specialty food experts tasted and evaluated 1,885 products across 30 categories to come up with a list of 109 finalists for this prestigious annual award. A sofi is considered the highest honor in the $86 billion specialty food industry.
Gourmet du Village named 2013 sofi Silver Finalist by the Specialty Food Association
Gourmet du Village’s Parmesan & Artichoke Dip Mix has been selected as a Silver Finalist in the 2013 sofi™ Awards from the Specialty Food Association.
PRAIM Group Introduces PRAIM Private Label
PRAIM Group, a food licensing, marketing and distribution company, today formally announced its new division: PRAIM Private Label. PRAIM Private Label provides celebrities, brands and retailers with custom-designed packaging for PRAIM Group’s proprietary 3.5ounce, all natural and kosher chocolate bars. PRAIM Private Label uses a client’s existing art work or creates original designs based on needs.
PRAIM Group is known for its premium chocolate bars with chic and humorous packaging.
Local Company Launches “The Community”
Metro-Detroit based company, Bedside Healers, continues its mission to comfort and encourage those who need it most with the launch of their new web site “The Community.”
The Community is an interactive portal where people who are or have been ill can share their story through videos, pictures, and text. With a simple click, this information can then be shared through all social media profiles so that friends and family can be updated and those far and near can interact with their loved one.
Southern Charm and Interiors at Lila Home in Ashburn
Ashburn, VA – After returning from their annual trip to the holy grail of interior design – High Point, NC – the co-owners of Lila HOME Designs in Ashburn are invigorated with fresh ideas and products.
Lauren Clement and her mother Linda Riddiough have years of experience as interior designers. Last summer, Clement found that working at home with two small children was difficult, so she began thinking about finding space to work outside the home.
Find the Way to Unique Gifts at The Stone Path
Cresco, IA – In search of a unique, personalized gift?
Woodbury’s Collectors Gallery is Now La Vie Boutique
Woodbury, MN – Collectors Gallery has been at Tamarack Village for about 16 years.
“Over the years, we’ve changed our product mix,” said Karen Runze, store manager.
To better reflect those changes, the store is changing its name to La Vie boutique, and will celebrate the new name during reopening events Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.
Kreekside: a Taste of Country in Farmington
Farmington, NY – Frances Elliott fulfilled a lifelong dream when she opened Kreekside Country & Primitive Store in Farmington. Up and running since mid-November 2012, her shop features handmade quilts, embroidered pillows, and rustic handcrafted lamps, shelves and stools created from cedar wood tree limbs and stumps.
Deciding on a theme for her new business was literally a no-brainer.
I’m a country person,” said Elliott. “My father was a farmer and it’s just in my blood — I have a knack for it.”
New Pet Boutique a Treat for Animal Owners
Hampton, NH – Paws for Applause, one of Hampton’s newest attractions, is an absolute must for the pet lover whose love of animals knows no bounds.
Tucked within the property of the Hampton Veterinary Hospital at 871 Lafayette Road, Route 1, the business was opened by Debbie Kahla, who is providing customers with a new shopping experience that keeps them coming back.
“People are surprised because it’s a completely different store,” Kahla said.
MVP Group International Introduces MVP Brands Dedicated to Independent Retailers, Expands Sales Force and Showrooms Across the Country
Today, MVP Group International, one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of premium home fragrances, candles and plush products, introduced MVP Brands, a new division dedicated to serving independent retailers. The newly created division features the organization’s popular brands including Colonial Candle®, Everybody’s Ayurveda®, Genuine Monkeez and FriendsTM, Monkeez Makes a DifferenceTM and GoofballzTM product lines.
NobleWorks Defines “Fularious” With New Line of UrbanDictionary.com Cards
NobleWorks Inc. is “stoked” about its “shibby” new line of “hellza” cool everyday and seasonal greeting cards featuring “radcore” definitions from the “faboo” website UrbanDictionary.com.
Momentum Continues for Expansion of Better Home Decor at Las Vegas Market
Momentum continues to build for expansion of better home décor at Las Vegas Market, with planned launch of a new floor of permanent showrooms dedicated to the category at the Summer 2013 Market, July 29-August 2, 2013. In line with this introduction, which comes six months ahead of schedule, International Market Center (IMC) also will reposition its home décor-focused temporary exhibitors to create dynamic synergies between permanent and temporary resources.
Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards Call for Entries
Dallas Market Center today announced the call for entries for the 4th annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards to be held during the upcoming Dallas Total Housewares & Gourmet Market, June 19-25, 2013.
The Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards celebrates exceptional manufacturers in the gourmet products industry who exhibit in Dallas.
The L.A. Mart Re-brands and Re-names Gift + Home Shows
Los Angeles, CA – GALLA, which is an acronym for Give And Live Los Angeles, and is meant to inspire and give credence to the fact that the L.A. Mart’s markets are not only a grand event but also the place to find amazing product resources in a shopping environment that is entertaining, educational and experiential. Excitement continues to build as the L.A.
Gift Shop Owner Heading to Finals Night
Ilkley, UK – The owner of an award-winning gift shop is getting ready for another big night out after being shortlisted for two prestigious titles.
Nora’s Interiors and Gifts, in South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley, has been nominated for the Independent Gift Retailer of the Year (North and Northern Ireland) and Best Retailer Initiative categories in ‘The Greats’ gift retailer of the year awards 2013, organised by Progressive Homes and Gifts.
Nora’s owner Victoria Newhouse is heading to The Savoy in London next month, along with her mum, Fiona, who works with Victoria and he
Julie Browning Bova to Launch More than a Dozen Designs at High Point
Julie Browning Bova, noted interior, furniture and product designer, will return to the High Point Market, for the fifth consecutive year, to unveil her Spring 2013 Collection. The debut is comprised of 13 entirely new furniture designs, which features Bova’s signature equestrian-inspired theme flowing elegantly throughout. Adding warmth to this collection is the layering of fabric, finishes and details. The overall result is a launch combining luxury, comfort, simplicity, and purpose. “My collection is classic, modern, and elegant.
Woodstock Chimes Unveils New Fantasy Glass Rainbow Makers
Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned windchimes, is taking a new approach to its top-selling Woodstock Rainbow Makers™ collection this summer. The launch of its Fantasy Glass series will be the first integration of hand-blown glass and hand-painted detailing. Figurines in the shapes of hummingbirds and dragonflies are on-trend with the growing popularity of their use in décor. Each hand-painted figurine boasts vivid colors, including violet, blue and rainbow patterns, with gold-colored embellishments.
Julie Browning Bova Partners with Buckles in a Snap for Fashion Line
Julie Browning Bova is a well-known interior designer and creator of the Julie Browning Bova Home Collection and Julie Browning Bova Fine Paper and Gifts Collection. With her growing popularity, so is her repertoire of partnerships and product offerings. Most recently, Bova has partnered with Buckles in a Snap, a manufacturer of unique, handmade belt buckles. As part of the collaboration, Bova’s signature equestrian-inspired designs will grace the faces of the company’s buckles. Bova is also offering custom designs for online shoppers.