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Kimberly Cole of Weston Opens New Boutique
Weston, CT – Kimberly Cole adored shopping at Lala, a lifestyle boutique that carried luxurious Indian fabrics, when she lived in Laguna Beach, Calif.
So now that Ms. Cole, her husband, Charlie, and their family have settled down in Weston on the East Coast, she has decided to bring a little Laguna flair with her.
Ms. Cole recently opened KC Westport, a bedding, clothing and gift boutique at 68 Church Lane in Westport.
Support Growing for Shopping Local in South Valley
Hanford, CA – The Hanford cash mob launched as a way to bring in new business for stores in the downtown area.
The cash mob focused for day on a specific shop in downtown Hanford. It was in an effort to increase business and bring awareness of locally owned businesses.
Saturday’s inaugural event brought in dozens of new customers to a local tea house. Inside the L.T. Sue Company Tea Emporium, a steady stream of fresh brewed tea was served to the Hanford cash mob supporters.
Tecumseh Store Features Products Made in Michigan
Tecumseh, MI – We Michigan natives know maple syrup and are always ready to debate anyone from Vermont that ours is more mellow, a deeper amber, and that our maple trees are blessed by the Great Lakes Lakes climate.
But, hickory syrup?
Devoted to Their Business
Acadiana, LA – Marie Garrett and her son, Art Garrett III, owe their success to faith.
This month their store, Acadiana Religious & Gift Shop, celebrated 50 years serving the Christian community and selling Bibles, gifts and rosaries.
“It just amazes the faithfulness in this area. They’ve got so much faith, and it’s wonderful for us,” Marie Garrett, 83, said. She and her family are among the faithful and been parishioners of St. Mary Mother of the Church since the church came into existence in the 1970s.
Gift Shop ‘Komplements’ Downtown Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, MS – When shoppers enter the front door at Klassy Komplements in downtown Ocean Springs, they are greeted by owner Lynn Lott’s two pooches, Bella and Sophie.
“My two pups bring the people in,” Lott said. “Shoppers love them.”
Located at 700 Washington Ave., Klassy Komplements is a specialty gift boutique that sells women’s apparel, gifts with a coastal theme, local art and knickknacks.
“We sell fun, whimsical gifts,” Lott said.
The California Market Center and the L.A. Mart Team Up To Provide Additional Product Resources to Retailers During the Spring 2013 Market
The California Market Center (CMC) and The L.A. Mart, the two premiere Gift/Home/Design Centers in the Western U.S., have joined together in partnership to make it easy for retailers to discover a wealth of new fashion accessories at the Spring 2013 Gift & Home Market, scheduled for March 10-14, 2013 at the CMC and March 10-12, 2013 at the L.A. Mart.
For the first time, the two permanent gift and home marts have changed their seasonal market dates to run concurrently with the major L.A. Fashion Market.
Holiday and Gift Veteran Maria Williams Joins Midwest-CBK as Senior Director of Sales
Midwest-CBK, LLC, national designer and manufacturer of holiday, gifts and home and outdoor décor, welcomes Maria Williams as senior director of sales. With more than 30 years of experience in the holiday and gift industry, Williams is returning to Midwest-CBK in a newly created role where she spent three years previously in the late 1990s as a regional account manager.
“I’m excited to return to Midwest-CBK and work with general manager Dick Duff, our fantastic customers – and the products,” says Maria Williams, Midwest-CBK senior director of sales.
St. Benedict Expanding With Shop Across Street
Johsnstown, PA – For years, leaders at St. Benedict Church have had plenty of ideas for their surrounding campus.
But most of those plans required space – a luxury the church and its Catholic school have little of on their Geistown lot.
That has changed in recent months. The acquisition of more than 4 acres across the street will add a Catholic gift shop, church parking and perhaps more, said the Rev. David S. Peles, St. Benedict pastor.
Couple Opens Second Gift Shop in Same Street in Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield, UK – HIGH street chains seem to be dropping like flies at the moment, but a gift shop in Beaconsfield has defied the doom and gloom by opening a second store… in the same street.
Mike and Sheena Adams have made the bizarre move after struggling to find bigger premises for their shop Temptation – which has been serving New Town shoppers for 25 years.
The new shop is just seven doors up from the other on Station Road and the Amersham couple, both 59, have split the stock between the two, with one for gifts and the other for specialist cards.
Green Boutique Grows Up With Valrico
Valrico, FL – The Green Boutique has grown and changed with Valrico in three decades.
And that’s the secret to the success of this family operation, says Roz Cimino-Creager, who runs the Green Boutique with husband, Mark, and son, Matt.
The home decor and gift shop may be a fixture to residents in the Valrico-Bloomingdale neighborhoods.
But the owners have stayed flexible while focused on their vision of a retail community in their hometown.
Sasa Demarle Celebrates 20 Years in North America in 2013
Sasa Demarle® celebrates its 20th anniversary in the North American market in 2013 with appreciation for its retail partners and with creative new product introductions that allow home baking enthusiasts to build their Silpat® and Sil-Eco® collections. A new 20th anniversary logo will be used throughout the year.
“Over the last two decades, we’ve seen retailers and consumers alike embracing the Silpat® brand of eco-friendly silicone baking mats that allow home cooks to bake like professional baking chefs.
Kyocera Advanced Ceramics Limited Cutlery Series Wins 2013 Housewares Design Awards “Best in Category” Honor
The Limited Cutlery Series from Kyocera Advanced Ceramics won the “Best in Category—Cutlery & Cutting Tools” from the prestigious 2013 Housewares Design Awards.
Jura IMPRESSA J9 One Touch TFT in Chrome Wins 2012 Good Design Award
The Jura IMPRESSA J9 One Touch TFT in Chrome has won the Good Design™ Award from the Chicago Athenaeum, the only independent museum of architecture and design in the United States. One of the most highly recognized programs for design excellence worldwide, the Good Design Awards honors the best in form, function and aesthetic.
The Jura IMPRESSA J9 One Touch TFT in Chrome won based on its cutting-edge design, concept, materials, construction, utility, energy efficiency and sensitivity to the environment.
February 2013 San Francisco International Gift Fair Attracts Premier Retailers From Western Region, Nation
Drawn by its growing reputation as a key resource for upscale designs and unique finds, top western region and national retail buyers from department and chain stores, home furnishing, museums, zoos, aquariums, wineries as well as national, state and local parks and premier tourist destinations flocked to the February 16-19, 2013 edition of the San Francisco International Gift Fair held at Moscone Center.
“The San Francisco International Gift Fair continues to attract a strong presence of top western region and national retailers who come here to find ‘new’ and ‘different’.
Shop at Home: Chamber Launches Campaign
Plainview, TX – In a move designed to help change a negative into a positive, the Plainview Chamber of Commerce has launched a $3,500 media campaign to both promote Plainview and encourage local and residents to shop at home.
Speaking at Wednesday morning’s Chamber directors meeting, Executive Director Linda Morris noted that the move ties in well with other local efforts to support local businesses in light of the recent Cargill beef packing plant closure.
Talk About Oak Harbor: Novelties and Nostalgia Opens Doors
Wodville, OH – There is an interesting new shop just a short drive down State Route 105 in Woodville, Ohio. Novelties and Nostalgia opened its doors the second week of May last year. Since then, co-owners Anita Grieger and Deb Yeagle have stayed busy meeting and greeting the public while expanding the number of persons selling, teaching or serving tea in their shop.
Culinary Shop Offers Oils, Spices, Teas and More
Centerville, OH – When visiting culinary shops, Brian and Heather Rayburn found some that specialized in oils and vinegars, others that specialized in teas, and others focused on spices. They decided to put all these products in their store when they opened Miami Valley Spice Traders late last year.
They describe their new business as a “culinary candy shop.” It offers a tasting bar and tasting parties.
“It’s a very hands-on shop,” Brian Rayburn said.
Picnic Plus Tapped by April Cornell For Exclusive Design License Partnership
Picnic Plus® by Spectrum (www.picnic-plus.com) has established an exclusive licensing partnership with April Cornell® Holdings (www.aprilcornell.com) for a new line of products featuring her trend-setting, vibrantly-colored, textile designs inspired by nature and cultures from around the world.
Lexie’s Trading Post is Hosting a Benefit Shopping Day Saturday, March 23rd for St. Joseph Children’s Home! 20% of Days Sales Goes Straight to the St. Joseph Children’s Home’s Therapeutic Residential Treatment Program!
Shop at Lexie’s Trading Post on Saturday, March 23rd and 20% of YOUR purchase will benefit the St. Joseph Children’s Home. The proceeds from this Benefit Shopping Day will toward funding the Therapeutic Residential Treatment Program at St. Joe’s. The owners of Lexie’s Trading Post have ALWAYS felt that in tuff economic times that it’s more important than ever to Help Those that Cannot help themselves. That’s why they’ve partnered with St.
Praim Group to Launch All Natural Mary Phillips Designs Chocolate Bars
PRAIM Group (www.PraimGroup.com), a food licensing, marketing and distribution company, today announced its agreement to create and distribute a line of all-natural chocolate bars for Mary Phillips Designs® (www.MaryPhillipsDesigns.com). Mary Phillips Designs is best known for its sassy sketches with an arsenal of feminine quotes found on greeting cards, cocktail napkins, coffee mugs, wine glasses and other gift and stationery products.
Using Mary Phillips Designs’ signature quotes and sketches, PRAIM Group will launch four unique designs in either milk or dark chocolate.