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Cash Mob Descends on Books & Co. Resulting in Store’s Most Successful Day
Hamden, CT – Saturday’s Cash Mob led to the most successful day in the 18-year history of Books & Co.
Through the Hamden Economic Development Corp. and officials at Hamden’s Chamber of Commerce, several local businesses were nominated for a Cash Mob. Books & Co.
Peepers Reading Glasses Celebrates Company Growth and Launches All-New Designer Sunglasses Line
Peepers Reading Glasses, a leading manufacturer of both classic and fashion-forward eyewear for more than 30 years, has launched an all-new line of Designer Sunglasses. The line is voguishly designed for both men and women and comprised of nearly 40 pieces. Designer Sunglasses is the result of the company’s successful entrance into fashion-inspired looks over the last two years. Since the incorporation of said designs Peepers Reading Glasses has doubled its business.
GLM Appoints Craig Dooley to Senior Management Team
GLM today announced the appointment of Craig Dooley to Senior Vice President and Group Show Director, IR Events Group, effective February 4, 2013.
Strong Attendance Numbers and a Home Furnishings and Gift Fervor Kick off Winter Las Vegas Market 2013
Winter Las Vegas Market 2013 enthusiastically soared through opening day during the first ‘total home’ market of the year, held January 28-February 1. With the energetic crowds came a home furnishings fervor, as the Winter Las Vegas Market, including Gift+Home, featured more than 1,800 exhibiting companies across 5 million square feet of space in three buildings, including more than 200 new-to-market resources and exhibiting lines. More than 70 of those exhibitors will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies throughout the week.
Medi-Weightloss Clinics Announces International Expansion
Medi-Weightloss Clinics® announced today a Master Franchise Agreement has been issued for international brand expansion in Dubai, UAE. Medi-Weightloss Clinics® opened its first clinic in 2006 and began franchising in 2008. A high growth rate propelled the brand.
California Market Center Appoints Debra Gold as Strategic Communications Consultant for Gift, Home & Design
The California Market Center (CMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of gift & home industry veteran Debra Gold, President of Gold & Company, as the strategic communications consultant for Gift & Home, and Design, at the CMC.
Los Angeles Artist Jeanetta Gonzales Debuts at Surtex 2013
Artist Jeanetta Gonzales is expanding her work in branding, graphic and pattern design and will debut her art licensing portfolio at Surtex in NYC, May 19-21, 2013 as one of five founding members of Art Licensing LA in booths #734 & 736
Her work is playful, textural and is influenced by nature and ethnic patterns.
FouFou Dog Introduces New BOO Collection
FouFou Dog® has recently become an official licensee of Boo – The World’s Cutest Dog™. Boo, an adorable Pomeranian pup with a neat haircut that makes him look like a real life teddy bear has become an Internet Sensation overnight with over 6.5 million fans on Facebook and growing!!
Palm National Partners Offers Shariah-Compliant Capital for Small Business
Palm National Partners offers an asset sale-leaseback program which allows small businesses to use the cash equity of their existing assets to fund their businesses’ growth and expansion. The program is approved as Shariah-compliant by internationally-renowned Shariah scholar, Dr. Yousef Abdullah Al-Shubaily.
Under the program, Palm purchases an asset or assets from a small business for an up-front payment. The company then leases the single or multiple assets back to the business on a rent-to-own basis over what is usually a six-month term.
Las Vegas Market is Buzzing with Social Sharing as Winter 2013 Market Week Kicks Off
Las Vegas Market and World Market Center Las Vegas will be buzzing with social sharing this week, as attendees take to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram to share their at-show experiences and most memorable moments with the home furnishings and gift industry. From timely new products pins to compelling Facebook giveaways and Instagrams of this season’s hottest trends, Las Vegas Market is buzzing.
Aurora Releases Over 400 New Plush Toys and Gifts for 2013
Aurora World, Inc. (http://www.auroragift.com) today announced highlights from its new “Everyday” Catalog featuring more than 400 new products for 2013. All will debut in New York City at Toy Fair, February 10-13, 2013 (booth #767). This year’s product releases cover just about every conceivable market segment and is Aurora’s largest and most diverse yet.
Seven Tote Designs Vie for Top Honors at NYIGF
NYIGF is using crowd-sourcing in an innovative way: to create a new branded tote for the summer 2013 market! We’ve partnered with Red Clay, a collaborative product design studio, to showcase seven finalists at the winter market. Vote for your favorite at the Red Clay Concept Showcase (on the Javits Center’s Level 2 Concourse) through January 30 at NYIGF or online http://tinyurl.com/b4uyhmm. The top-voted designer will receive $1,000.
National Stationery Show to Launch Three Product-Specific Pavilions
Among the exciting expansion plans for the 2013 National Stationery Show® (NSS) are three market-specific product pavilions for buyers seeking museum, seasonal and office products.
Toys Tailored for Special Children
Chirnside Park, AU- ROS Bennett knew motherhood would have its challenges, but her expectations were compounded when she had a premature baby more than 20 years ago.
She says as a result of arriving early, her son “learned differently” to other children while growing up.
It was during this time that the Wonga Park resident realised children’s toys simply didn’t cater for those who required that extra bit of help.
It strengthened her long-held plan to one day open a toy shop where those children could find exactly what they needed.
California Market Center Announces Date Changes for 2013 March and October CMC Gift & Home Markets
California Market Center (CMC), the West Coast’s one-stop destination for fashion, kids and accessories as well as a growing resource for fine gifts, home décor, furniture, design and seasonal products, has changed the dates of its Spring and Fall CMC Gift & Home Markets to run concurrently with Los Angeles Fashion Market.
“We adjusted our Gift & Home Market dates to run at the same time as LA Fashion Market dates, to enable our gift and home retailers to take advantage of all the exceptional fashion, accessories and children’s resour
Akron General Reopens Gift Shop Under New Management
Akron, OH – Akron General Medical Center officially reopened its Petite Bazaar gift shop on Monday under a new management contract with a national firm.
The gift shop remains a project of the Akron General Women’s Board, a group of volunteers that raise money for the nonprofit hospital.
But rather than continuing to have its volunteers manage the gift shop and buy the merchandise, the board opted to contract with Lori’s Gifts, a national firm based in Texas that manages 272 hospital gift shops nationwide.
News From Woozie
JB Originals, LLC, creator of Woozie®, the leading edge neoprene wine glass sleeves and other products is pleased to announce an exclusive sports licensing agreement with The Memory Company. TMC is the premier designer and marketer of licensed sports related gifts, collectables and other products.
“We are excited to TEAM UP with TMC. This places our line of patented products into the full Collegiate and Professional sports licensed marketplace.
Clothing Boutique Moving to Larger Space
Tyler, TX – After 26 years in business, Diane Bunker is moving her retail store Spin Out.
Construction on the two-story building began Labor Day weekend, and the store will open at 6277 Old Jacksonville Highway on Feb. 14.
Mrs. Bunker, 62, bought the land, in Swann’s Plaza, and is building her own two-story building. After 26 years of paying rent, she wanted to buy something and have equity, she said.
Unique Quilt and Gift Shop Opens up in Roscoe
Roscoe, WI – “It’s kind of a unique shop. It just offers a lot of neat stuff.”
That’s how owner Julie Kuhn describes her new shop, Julieanne’s Quilt Shoppe and Sweet Things Gift Shoppe. Kuhn’s store, which opened on Jan. 3, offers Kuhn’s services for stitching quilts together as well as offering fabric, decorative ornaments, restored furniture, and more.
Kuhn has offered her quilting services for eight years and has had a store in Rockton since 1991. But recently, Kuhn decided to leave her job as an Administrative Assistant at NorthPointe to focus on her new adventure.