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24th Annual ARTS Awards Winners Announced
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announced the winners of the 24th annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
Winter Fancy Food Show Opens in San Francisco
The 38th Winter Fancy Food Show opens today in San Francisco with sold-out exhibit halls filled with the latest in specialty foods and beverages from across the U.S. and around the world. It runs Jan. 20-22, 2013, at Moscone Center.
This year’s event features a keynote address by John Mackey, co-CEO and co-founder of Whole Foods Market, and the inaugural Leadership Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc., (NASFT), the show’s owner and operator.
Dallas Leads the Way with Seamless Wireless Network & Mobile App
Dallas Market Center today announced that it has once again expanded its on-campus free Wi-Fi and cellular service for buyers, creating the most complete coverage of any wholesale marketplace. This newly-enhanced service is compatible with all major cell phone carriers including AT&T, Verizon and more. The enhanced wireless service will also support the usability of the recently-updated Dallas Market App, which now features a more than 120 percent increase in product categories.
More Than a Consignment Shop: Majestic Treasures Incorporates Chapel Gift and Bookstore Into Its Operation
Grand Island, NE – Majestic Treasures at 216 W. Second St.
Craftsman Now has Showroom in Dover
Dover, VT – Expert craftsman and woodworking entrepreneur Mark Sprague is setting up shop in a section of Dot’s Restaurant.
“I decided that as soon as this room became available, I might as well give it a shot and see what happens,” Sprague said.
He hopes that this new showroom in the Mountain Park Plaza will help him gain momentum for his business, Far Beyond Woodworking.
Champion of Shop Local Movement Rings in 12 Years on North Damen Avenue
Bucktown, IL -There’s just one reason a local merchant’s still kicking after 12 years in business.
“I wouldn’t be standing here if not for the grace of neighborhood,” said Julie Horowitz Jackson by telephone on the eve of her shop, Virtu’s 12th anniversary party from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
The store, described as a “curious collection of fine craft” on its awning at 2034 N. Damen Ave., carries a variety of items from jewelry to housewares and stationary.
Retail Spotlight: Sellwood Shop Spices Things Up For Portland’s Foodies
Sellwood, OR – A shop that sells only herbs and spices? That’s crazy, isn’t it? How often does anyone buy spices? Why, that can of curry powder has been in the drawer for three years and…
Oh. That’s why it has no taste.
Jim and Anne Brown are betting — successfully, so far — that Portland’s foodies want something better. And they want it understandable, accessible and affordable.
In September, the Browns opened the Savory Spice Shop in Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood.
AmericasMart’s Visual Display Awards Underscore Creative Excellence
AmericasMart® celebrated the visual presentation achievements of permanent and temporary exhibitors showing in its January 2013 Markets with awards recognizing superior designs across all product collections and categories. Adjudication during The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market® featuring the National Oriental Rug Show Jan. 9-16, 2013 yielded Visual Display Awards (VDAs) for 33 permanent showrooms and 20 temporary exhibits, including a Best of Show in the Temporaries.
NYC Restaurant Week Offers Dining Discounts During NYIGF
NYC Restaurant Week™, one of New York City’s most popular promotions, will coincide with the winter 2013 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), January 26-30, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 & 94. During Restaurant Week, which runs January 14-February 8, 2013, more than 300 of the City’s most acclaimed restaurants will offer dining discounts available to NYIGF participants, as well as the general public.
Primo International Relocates Las Vegas Market Showroom
Whole-home source Primo International is relocating its Las Vegas Market showroom to space C-1412 for the Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 show.
The company had been showing in a similar, 18,000-square-foot space two floors lower in space C-1212 prior to this market.
In this new location, Primo International will enhance its product presentation to include more group settings and accessories, giving retailers “a better sense for how our products will look in their stores,” said John DeFalco, senior executive vice president.
Japanese Gift Shop Open in Montgomery
Montgomery, OH – At her new shop in Montgomery, Teruko Nesbitt sells high-end porcelain pottery, wrapping cloth and accessories from her native Japan.
Nesbitt opened Hanamiya Beautiful Japan gift shop in the historic Weller House, 7795 Cooper Road, in December.
Jeanne Houck of the Community Press reports:
“I always wanted a place to sell beautiful things from Japan to people here, but without this place it might not have happened,” Nesbitt said.
Dallas Debuts a Multitude of New Companies & Expansions
Dallas Market Center today announced that the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, being held through Jan. 22, will debut more than 60 new companies and 25 expansions.
New companies and expansions in the World Trade Center include:
1st floor:
· Blue Crab Bay Co.
Complete New Artisan Look for Gourmet du Village Packaging Redesign
Artisan made, quality products, created in small batches are the images we like to associate with Specialty Foods. Gourmet du Village is repackaging and relaunching some of their best sellers to better reflect this quality image. ‘The packaging sets the tone’ is never more true than with the tastes of our favourite specialty foods.
They started with changing the name and the look of their best selling ‘Brie Toppings’; a big step changing it to “Chutney for your Cheese”.
Gamewright Ventures Into 2013 With Nine New Titles
From its inception nearly 20 years ago, Gamewright has been a pioneer in creating family games that aim to ignite the imagination. The company continues its mission in 2013 with a trail-blazing line-up, loaded with adventure, quests, voyages and even a few monsters! Pack your bags and get ready to explore their nine new titles, including an expansion for the hot-selling Rory’s Story Cubes as well as a thrilling sequel to the hit cooperative game, Forbidden Island.
Market Fresh From Gourmet Du Village
Artichoke, Fig, Onion and Grape are four new Market Fresh designs of Tableware & Linens introduced by Gourmet du Village for Spring to go with their extensive range of gourmet products. Each features a unique woodcut style illustration created by Steven Noble studios displayed on a country white base.
The collections include new handcrafted stoneware Cheese Platters, sets of Appetiser Plates, cotton Tea Towels, Aprons, Oven Mitts and Hot Pads.
HandCrafting Justice Debuts New Ethical Fashion Brand at New York International Gift Fair
HandCrafting Justice is proud to announce the debut of its new CFFC Ethical Fashion brand at the 2013 New York International Gift Fair.
New: ‘Luxury Scents’ section at Ambiente 2013
The leading world trade fair Ambiente will, in February, be showcasing the exclusive world of luxury fragrances. These are now included amongst the up-scale concepts and accessories for the home in the “Interiors & Decoration” section in Hall 9.0. Seven suppliers of niche perfumes from Germany, France, Great Britain and Italy will be inviting visitors to try out their exclusive perfumes, room fragrances, sprays and scented candles. Bahoma, Dr.
Standard Furniture Moves to New Showroom for Winter Las Vegas Market
Wood furniture producer Standard Furniture has relocated its Las Vegas Market showroom to space C-1489 for the winter market taking place Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.
Moving to a new location gives Standard the opportunity to design its Las Vegas Market showroom “from the ground up to perfectly fit with our merchandising mix,” said Todd Evans, president.
7 W New York Grows Their Exposure
7 W New York is here and prepared for market. As New York gets ready for the Gift & Home Textiles Market Week®, we continue to grow our exposure with new ways in social media using Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest. Buyers are invited to participate both on-site and online as we debut new showrooms, lines, and events throughout the week.
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Ridgefield Store Owner Follows in her Grandfather’s Footsteps
Ridgefield, WA – Although several generations removed, Ridgefield’s Barbara Blystone is carrying on a legacy started by her grandfather who opened the first hardware store in Vancouver in 1905, selling tools, gardening materials and other necessities of the day from his small store on Main Street.
Four years later, he wanted to move five blocks farther north despite being told that it was way too far from the downtown for his customers.