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Bearden Boutique Offers Suzani-Style Footwear, Bags
Bearden, TN – April Montgomery’s new Bearden boutique offers original boots, shoes and bags not readily available in much of the United States.Suzani Styles opened in Bearden in October, and many of the products it carries are designed by Zeynep Yurderi, who lives in New Jersey but grew up in Turkey. Yurderi’s designs are suzani style, a decorative tribal tapestry developed in Central Asia around the 18th century. Montgomery said the word suzani comes from the Persian word for needle.
Change is in the Air: Urban Expositions Launches Windy City Gift Show
In an effort to reestablish the Chicagoland area as the premier trade center for gift retailers throughout the Midwest and surrounding areas, Urban Expositions has announced plans to launch the Windy City Gift Show. Set to debut January 18-21, 2014 at the Donald E.
Schmutzerland Collaborates With Pennsylvania Ballet to Create Nutcracker Themed Jewelry
As Madeline Apollo of Pennsylvania Ballet, was searching through the August 2012 New York International Gift Fair, she was looking for a new gift idea to offer for the ballet’s holiday production of the George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker(TM). When she came upon Schmutzerland at booth 5005, in the New York’s Newest section, she had an idea.
Potato Seasonings & Serving Stand – Gourmet du Village
Gourmet du Village introduces two new zesty seasonings to add kick and flavour to your potatoes. ‘Sweet Potato Fries’ a delicious french fry seasoning for either regular or sweet potato fries and their “Parmesan Potato Wedges’ seasoning.
Monkeez Makes a Difference Announces Second Donation to Charity Partners, Debuts New Characters and Pet Toys During Atlanta Market
Monkeez Makes a Difference, the educational, charitable program for children from MVP Group International, is adding several new lovable sock-monkey characters and toys to the philanthropic line. Ten new knit and mini plush characters and eight new pet toys will join the more than 90 existing products in the family. The new products will debut during the Atlanta market this week, and will also be available for ordering during the Dallas and Las Vegas markets, as well as the New York Toy Fair.
Hemisphere Presents Multiple New Resources This January
Dallas Market Center today announced that Hemisphere Design Gallery, WTC 9-9009, a design resource for artisan home furnishings and services, will present multiple new companies during the Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 16-22, 2013. New companies include:
Dallas Rugs – Classic and trendy rugs that the company will create or locate
JB Woodwork – Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind furniture made in the U.S.
Toland Home Garden Products Benefit GreaterGood Charities
Starting in 2013, selected items designed by GreaterGood will be offered by Toland Home Garden of Port Townsend, WA. Sale of these items will benefit the causes supported by GreaterGood’s The Breast Cancer Site, The Veterans Site, and The Animal Rescue Site.
These GreaterGood Garden hanging planters, bird feeders, and garden flags debut at the Atlanta Gift Show in January.
All For Color Announces the Launch of New Resort Line
All For Color, an industry leader in trend-right color and design, is debuting their Spring product line to retailers this week at AmericasMart Atlanta. To celebrate the launch of their new Resort collection they have produced a product video to share with retailers and consumers.
This new video and look book showcase All For Color’s new resort line which includes the followingseasonal fashion trends: tropical prints; colorblock combinations; geometrics and garden florals.
Armonk Merchants Pleased With Holiday Sales
Armonk, NY – Merchants on Main Street in Armonk, abuzz with activity for construction of Armonk Square, were buoyed by spirited sales during the Christmas season in North Castle.
“This was my first holiday season and sales met — and exceeded — my expectations,” said Vasilika Poniros, owner of L.O.L Kids, a children’s clothing boutique.
Poniros said she was most surprised by the numbers of customers from outside North Castle who stopped in town specifically to shop.
Wickford Welcomes Elle G Boutique
Wickford, RI – There’s a new kid on the block in Wickford Village – Elle G.
Many may have stumbled upon the new boutique during this year’s Festival of Lights’ tree lighting, which coincidentally was opening day for Elle G’s owner Lauren Greif. Though opening day saw a few “coming soon” signs on the racks as Greif waited for her inventory, the exposure during Wickford’s fan-favorite holiday celebration was worth it, she said.
Now more than a month after her grand opening, Greif has packed her store with everything from clutches to necklaces to sassy dresses and jackets.
Small Business Resolutions: Occoquan Antiques Now a Boutique
Dale City, VA – Occoquan Antiques owner Gudi Bignotti is done with retirement. After nearly closing the shop in 2011 and closing it to retire in April of 2012, Bignotti has downsized and moved her business from Mill Street to Union Street.
“My husband saw that I was not happy after we did all the traveling that you do after you retire, that’s supposed to be so wonderful,” she said. “We did it all, and that was the end of it. I could not stand it anymore. I said, ‘Harry, I have to open another store.'”
“We are in this for the long run,” she added.
New Greeting Card Line, Read Between The Lines, Officially Launches
Read Between The Lines, a new greeting card line created by Dallas businesswoman Melinda Jones, will officially launch on February 7 with a party at Neighborhood, a modern home furnishings and gift boutique located in the Bishop Arts District.
New Colorful Collection From Capri Blue Candles
DPM Fragrance is excited to announce the release of the new collection Kaleidoscope. A perfect addition to the Capri Blue Candle line, Kaleidoscope is a celebration of color. Each candle features our hand blown recycled glass, topped with a decorative metal lid and hand stamped hang tag.
The Kaleidoscope Collection is available in three components. The 24oz Large Cylinder is a statement piece with a 90+ hour burn time. The 14oz Candle bowl is a top selling shape and has a burn time of 40+ hours. The 8oz Small Cylinder is a perfect gift and features a burn time of 30+ hours.
New Collection From Capri Blue Candles
DPM Fragrance is excited to announce the release of the new collection Kaleidoscope. A perfect addition to the Capri Blue Candle line, Kaleidoscope is a celebration of color. Each candle features our hand blown recycled glass, topped with a decorative metal lid and hand stamped hang tag.
The Kaleidoscope Collection is available in three components. The 24oz Large Cylinder is a statement piece with a 90+ hour burn time. The 14oz Candle bowl is a top selling shape and has a burn time of 40+ hours. The 8oz Small Cylinder is a perfect gift and features a burn time of 30+ hours.
Business Savvy! Eloisa Dimarucut-Hudson, Owner of Sunglasses Etc.and Etcetera Boutique
Guam – There may not be a magical formula for running a successful business, but all business owners must possess one thing — guts. That’s exactly what Eloisa Dimarucut-Hudson relied on when she first opened Sunglasses Etc. in September 2011.
Dimarucut-Hudson moved to the U.S. mainland in 1986 for college and earned a degree in graphic design. Interested in a position with the company she was working for in college, she presented her portfolio in hopes of getting hired.
Area Retailers Happy With Holiday Results
Plymouth, MI – While various businesses experienced a variety of levels of success, there’s a general feeling among Plymouth retailers that the 2012 holiday shopping season was a success.
Many of the area retailers either matched or exceeded the sales levels they reached in 2011, according to Plymouth Downtown Development Authority officials.
Tony Bruscato, the DDA’s director of operations, said during his travels around the shopping district over the holiday, shopkeepers seemed to be pleased.
Yone Bead Store in S.F.
San Francisco, CA – The tiny Yone bead shop in North Beach has been open since 1953. You read that correctly.
It’s dark and cluttered, and finding what you need may take time. The hours are limited, and parking’s a nightmare. But serious jewelry designers just brace themselves.
“This store is not for the weak,” Kim S. wrote recently on Yelp. “If you can handle digging through the piles and racks of Ross Dress for Less after Dress Week, you can handle Yone’s Beads. … Roll up your sleeves and dive in.”
Buy Local Network Encourages Residents to Think Local
Connellsville, PA – The Buy Local Network is encouraging local residents to start thinking locally when making their purchases and searching for services.
“The New Year is a great time to re-evaluate how you are spending your hard-earned dollars,” said Fay-Penn Economic Development Executive Director Michael Jordan.
Siblings Share Joy, Possible Pitfalls of Working Together
Port Lavaca, TX – Family-owned businesses account for 90 percent of all businesses in the United States, according to the U.S.
Calypso Cards Launches January 2013 Collection
Calypso Cards is launching their January 2013 collection. New product can be seen at the New York International Gift Fair in our booth, 7505-07. Below are some highlights of the new release.
New Line
Introducing Little Branch, a beautiful line dreamt up in Australia. These cards feature gorgeous flora as well as whimsy and are printed on textured paper.