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Award-winning IMproper Greetings Line Introduces “Cheeky” New Recipe Cards and Pouches
The IMproper Greetings brand is taking its sass to the kitchen. Unique to the cooking accessories market are these deliciously cheeky new IMproper recipe packs and pouches. They are perfect for the seasoned domestic diva, the novice cook or anyone who just loves to stir up a good time—without spending a lot of dough. The bright colors, spicy sentiments and appealing price make them ideal hostess gifts, party favors or just plain fun for sharing one’s own favorite recipes.
Available at fine stores across the U.S.
National Stationery Show and Craft & Hobby Association Announce Partnership
White Plains, NY – The National Stationery Show® (NSS) and the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) have announced a partnership that will provide new opportunities for the social stationery and craft and creative hobby industries, beginning with the May 19-22, 2013 National Stationery Show in New York City. The collaboration will take the form of co-located education and events, capitalizing on synergies between the two industries.
CHA will introduce a “Creative Conference” alongside GLM’s 67th annual NSS and new Creative & Lifestyle Arts tradeshow this coming May.
Sadie’s Coffee Begins Effort to Bring Exposure to Small Businesses in St. Michael
St. Michael, MN – The idea of Small Business Saturday is staying alive in St. Michael as Sadie’s Coffee hosts a community boutique for local businesses.
“We are about helping the community and the small businesses here,” said Kim Walden, store manager for Sadie’s Coffee and director of operations for Midwest Rubs.
The boutique features local businesses set up at Colonial Mall every second Saturday of the month. The event began in November, the month of the nationwide Small Business Saturday, and organizers decided to keep it going.
National Retail Sales up 2.5 Percent in Holiday Season
Extended shopping hours and big sales helped retailers overcome a sluggish start to the holiday season and post strong sales during the final shopping days of the year.
National retail sales and shopper traffic increased 2.5 percent from the holiday shopping season last year, ShopperTrak announced Wednesday.
Ferndale Resident Opens New Pet Boutique on Woodward
Ferndale, MI – A new pet boutique is now open in Ferndale specializing in organic pet food options for cats and dogs.
Pet-n-Paw, located at 23233 Woodward Avenue, only carries products that are made in the U.S. and aims to appeal to residents in Ferndale and surrounding areas.
Owner and operator Kristen Schmitt, who lives in Ferndale, is also the founder of local pet care company PetCare AuPair, which offers dog walking and pet sitting.
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Presents: New Jewels that Celebrate Love
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand known for its cool California aesthetic and innovative designs, is delighted to present new jewelry designs that celebrate the many expressions of love, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
From the Love Collection’s quirky messages, to classic heart charms from the Whispers Collection, to sassy and fun Words to Live By, Dogeared’s newest lines offers countless ways to say “I Love You.”
“At Dogeared, we’re in love 365 days a year!” enthused Marcia Maizel-Clarke, Dogeared founder and designer.
Pilgrim’s Progress Clothing Announces 35th Anniversary
Pilgrim’s Progress Clothing, Plymouth’s premier women’s and men’s clothing store, announced today, the 35thanniversary of opening its doors to the public.
Pilgrim’s Progress Clothing has been providing head-to-toe wardrobing to the men and women of Boston’s South Shore for more than three decades. Understanding what’s appropriate for all occasions –work, special events, travel or just everyday life – is the Store’s specialty. Edited collections are offered with an emphasis on proportion, style and silhouettes—all key aspects to dressing well.
Roman Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2013
Roman, Inc., a veteran and leader in the Giftware Industry, is celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2013. In 1963 Ron Jedlinski, with very little capital and virtually no staff, founded Roman, Inc.
Numi Organic Tea Announces New Savory Teas
This winter, Numi Organic Tea, long known for innovation in the world of tea, is proud to announce an exciting new taste sensation: Savory Teas. Real organic vegetables, wild herbs, decaf tea and aromatic spices are combined in the new collection of Numi Savory Teas, created to provide a unique and original taste experience for tea lovers.
Inspired by recipes from around the world, these veggie-spice-tea blends are rich in flavor, yet light enough to enjoy any time of day. Each exciting flavor is an adventure in taste: not quite a soup, but more than a tea.
Midwest-CBK Celebrates the Many Styles of Christmas with New, Trend-Driven Holiday Collections
Midwest-CBK, LLC, national designer and manufacturer of seasonal and everyday gifts, introduces 32 holiday collections and more than 1,750 new products featuring trend-driven designs, which will debut during the winter 2013 markets. Inspired by trends in fashion, décor and pop culture, Midwest-CBK’s new holiday collections highlight styles ranging from luxe to simple and approachable to new Americana to artisan-crafted.
Michaels Reveals Top Craft Trends for 2013
From craft fairs and street markets to haute couture fashion shows and pop culture, the Michaels trend team scours the globe each year to forecast trends that will inspire new ideas for all kinds of creative DIY projects.
Michaels, North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, uses the latest trends to make sure its shelves are stocked with an exciting, updated product mix and its website is packed with creative new ideas.
Wholesalecrafts.com Reports 2012 Year-End Sales Results: $4.7 Million in Online Sales, Record Breaking High
Wholesalecrafts.com, the premier online marketplace for retailers to source artist-made American and Canadian crafts, announces 2012 year-end sales results.
Total online shopping cart sales placed by retailers to artists throughWholesalecrafts.com’s online marketplace for 2012 came in at $4,747,496 – a 18.8% increase over 2011, and our highest recorded annual online sales amount to date. 18,346 total orders were placed online – an 14% increase from 2011, and the highest number of annual orders ever recorded.
Artefact Home | Garden Honored
Artefact Home|Garden of Belmont, Massachusetts – greater Boston’s most sublime new design shop – is pleased to be recognized byBoston HOME Magazine as “Best of Boston Home” for 2013 in the category of decorative accessories and “Best of the New 2013 ” by Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, in the category of shopping and services.
Artefact Home|Garden is an artfully curated collection of furniture and lighting, tableware, textiles, garden containers and ornaments and quirky but-oh-so-practical objects.
30th Anniversary of Design Plus at Ambiente
More than just a pleasing appearance – Design Plus has stood for outstanding product design and sustainable innovations in the consumer-goods sector for three decades. This year, 22 products and product series by 17 companies from nine countries have been selected for the Design Plus Award. The award-winning articles will be on show at the Design Plus exhibition on Level 1 of the Galleria at Ambiente from 15 to 19 February 2013.
Besides established brands, such as Alessi, Authentics, Carl Mertens, Normann Copenhagen and Stelton, newcomers to the scene have also made their mark.
JPMA Wins Two Awards at the 44th Annual Pepperpot & Achievement Awards
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) received top honors at the 44th Annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Philadelphia chapter’s Pepperpot & Achievement Awards.
JPMA received first place awards in both the Marketing Communications and Public Service Announcement categories for its baby monitor safety campaign and PSA.
Epoca Brightens Color Palette for 2013: Matte Teal and Marigold
A trendsetter in beverage preparation products, Epoca International, Inc. is transitioning its Primula® brand color palette for 2013, focusing on teal, marigold, blue, black and red. The brand is moving from shiny to matte finishes, and from deep purple and other rich jewel tones toward updated colors designed to create new reasons to buy at retail.
The new matte hues, which will appear on Primula® teakettles and more, make a cheerful, optimistic statement inspired by the natural beauty of flowers, plants, sky and sea.
Frieling USA Inc. Unveils New Showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta
Frieling USA Inc. is unveiling its first dedicated showroom at AmericasMart® Atlanta during the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishing Market® January 9-16, 2013.
Gamewright Embarks on a New Forbidden Adventure in 2013
A fierce sandstorm is about to stir up the world of tabletop games with the release of Forbidden Desert, a brand new cooperative family board game by designer Matt Leacock and published by Gamewright. In Forbidden Desert, players take on the roles of brave adventurers who must throw caution to the wind and survive both blistering heat and blustering sand in order to recover a legendary flying machine buried under an ancient desert city.
Anna Griffin, Inc. Expands its Array of Lifestyle Products
Anna Griffin, Inc. releases dynamic new patterns in its fashion accessory and social stationery product lines. With an unprecedented amount of product shapes and designs, there is an option to coordinate with every outfit and a variety of personal styles. New patterns offer bright orange and pink, contemporary flowers and modern geometrics. There is an elevated versatility and range to this year’s offering.
As Anna Griffin, President of Anna Griffin, Inc. states, “The new designs are conversation pieces.