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New Wahpeton Cafe/Gift Shop Named in Honor of Daughter Open for Business
Wahpeton, ND – Deb Johnson didn’t know why her eyes filled with tears as she stood in the sunny hallway of the refurbished century-old Victorian home here.
Maybe it was because Wahpeton’s newest café/gift shop is dedicated someone special.
Antoinette’s On The River, which opened Sept. 18, a converted 2,300-square-foot Victorian home overlooking the headwaters of the Red River, is operated by Linda Kutzer and Brenda Gjesdal.
The business is a tribute to its namesake – Antoinette Gjesdal, Brenda’s daughter, known to most as “Annie.”
Explore the Black Moose Country Store
Windham, NH – About nine years ago, Monica Beaulieu ran a country store in Merrimack out of a house across from the old Silo’s Steakhouse.
The business, called Yankee Bullmoose Country Store, was not unlike the one she just opened on Cobbett’s Pond Road in Windham on Sept. 18.
She referred to the old Merrimack business, which lasted a few years before she sold it to stay home with her son Tyler, as one that had “a lot of character.”
But Beaulieu is trying to bring that same character to her new shop, called Black Moose Country Store.
Zak Designs Getting Involved with Kids Food Festival
The 2nd Kids Food Festival, in partnership with Cooking Light, gets cooking on November 3rd and 4th, from 10am to 5pm, at Citi Pond℠ at Bryant Park. Join the fight against childhood obesity through fun and flavorful activities to learn about balanced food & lifestyle choices. The festival includes kids cooking classes in the James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion; food samplings and product demonstrations; live music; a Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt; giveaways; free admission ice-skating and more!
Major & Boutique Brands Confirm Intent to Participate in Debut of C3 at Winter 2013 Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market
Some 15 suppliers of stylish and sophisticated home décor and home fashions have confirmed their intention to participate in the debut of a new “C3 Collection” at the Winter 2013 Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market, January 28-February 1, at World Market Center Las Vegas.
Bormioli Rocco Introduces Teh New “Tre Sensi” Wine Glass
Bormioli Rocco, the home of Modern Italian Design, unveiled its new Tre Sensi wine tasting glass on October 9th during New York’s Table Top Week. The wine tasting glass, designed in partnership with AIS, the Italian Sommelier Association, is a triumph of function and design, created to bring out the best in each glass of wine.
AIS, founded in 1965, trains professional wine tasters and promotes the culture of good wine, food and Italian and International wine producers.
Sunderland Minster Gift Shop Celebrates First Anniversary
Sunderland, UK – A GIFT shop at picturesque Sunderland Minster has celebrated a busy first year of trading.
About a dozen hard-working volunteers have helped to make the shop, which stocks different arts and crafts, a big hit with visitors.
Those giving up their time to man the store celebrated the milestone with a glass of champagne.
The shop also sells souvenirs and other trinkets as well as Fairtrade items, toys and greeting cards.
Seventy Years of Bush Spirit
Tasmania, AU – HANG on to your party hats ladies, the Country Women’s Association Elizabeth St gift shop turns 70 today.
Customers can eat cake and drink champagne with volunteers as they celebrate one of Hobart’s most loved shopping destinations.
Opened in Murray St in 1942, the shop moved to its present premises in 1951. It was started by farmers’ wives with surplus goods to sell for extra cash.
It is one of the longest continuously opened shops in Tasmania. And it’s not just gifts that make the shop.
International Market Centers Reports Successful Leasing Cycle Leading up to Fall High Point Market
International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC), the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries with properties on both coasts, announced its most successful leasing cycle on record as it prepares for the highly anticipated Fall High Point Market, Oct. 13-18 2012.
Luxury Home FINDS Debuts in Dallas this January
Dallas Market Center today announced the addition of Luxury Home FINDS, a juried collection of high-end home décor, furniture and home accessories, to the Dallas Temp Show. The order-writing category will be presented each year during the January edition of the Temp Show and will be open Jan. 18–21, 2013.
Luxury Home FINDS will be located on the World Trade Center first floor in the high-visibility destination of the Hall of Nations. The debut will showcase a select group of exhibitors in spaces ranging from 150 to 750-square-feet.
Rosanna Bowles Honored As One Of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2012 Women of influence
It with great honor that we announce Rosanna Bowles as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2012 Women of Influence.
Every year the Puget Sound Business Journal honors the contributions and achievements of women in the Puget Sound region’s business community.
The Link Companies and Don Mar Associates Align Forces For East Coast Expansion of Exemplary Sales and Service
The Link Companies (formerly The Southern Link of GA) is announcing new strategic initiatives after a tremendously successful year. The Link Companies has restructured its sales agencies in the southeast, while forming a new partnership with Don Mar Associates — the leading sales agency in the Mid Atlantic/Northern states. Fred Rosenkampff, CEO of The Link Companies, comments: “We are strengthening our Southeastern agencies with proven vendors and talented sales professionals.
Industry Executive, Stacy Able Joins SwaddleDesigns Management Team as Vice President of Sales
SwaddleDesigns® is delighted to announce that industry executive Stacy Able is joining the executive management team as the Vice President of Sales.
“Stacy’s industry experience and relationships, combined with her outstanding track record and commitment to make a positive difference, makes Stacy a great fit and I am extremely pleased and excited to announce she is joining our team,” said Lynette Damir, CEO & Creative Director of SwaddleDesigns.
Brandwise, Inc. to Enhance Partnership with tag
Trade Associates Group, Ltd. (tag) a leading designer and distributor of home accessories, tabletop and gift products, announced it will be enhancing the retailer experience by implementing the entire Brandwise suite of sales technology, including its SalesOptimizer, Orderpad, Visual Merchandiser, VMi and OrderNet products.
“This is an exciting step towards providing our sales team and retailers with a best in class technology solution,” said Bob Tharp, General Manager of tag, a Brandwise customer for over 10 years.
Organic Looms Unveils New Showroom in the Mart Parc Building and Showcases Over 60 New Patterns
Organic Looms is proud to announce the opening of a new showroom located in the Mart Parc Building just steps from the world renowned Merchandise Mart.
Cash Mob Event Held in Hopes of Boosting Local Sales
Coshocton, OH – More than 25 people turned out for Coshocton’s first Cash Mob event Monday at Canal Cargo, and it could be an indication of good things to come.
“We think it’s a fantastic idea,” said Nancy Zeigler, who browsed through some Ohio State University items with her husband, Mike.
The Newcombs Sign Hot Cherry
Well-known Southern California manufacturers’ rep company, The Newcombs, have been in business since 1915. Recently, The Newcombs have been adding companies to their lines of representation whose products are made in America. They know great products when they see them.
With the popular trend of green-sustainable, artisanal and affordable luxuries, Hot Cherry® Therapeutic Pillows meet that standard. The Newcombs have decided to rep Hot Cherry because the line offers buyers a gift selection that meets many needs.
California Market Center Becomes an Industry Partner of The American Society of Interior Designers
The California Market Center (CMC) is elated to announce its newly minted membership with prominent industry organization American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Founded in 1975, the American Society of Interior Designers is the oldest, largest and leading professional organization for interior designers, boasting more than 30,000 members in a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. ASID inspires and enriches its members by promoting the value of interior design, while providing indispensable knowledge and experiences that build relationships.
Strong Market With Abundance of New Resources Anticipated For Spring 13 LA Fashion Market at the CMC
The California Market Center (CMC) will be presenting thousands of Spring 2013 collections to buyers, Monday-Thursday, October 15 – 18, 2012, for Los Angeles Fashion Market, also open on Sunday, October 14 for Preview. Resources will be featured throughout hundreds of the CMC’s showrooms, in addition to special exhibit areas SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow, TRANSIT The LA Shoe Show, and FOCUS Apparel & Accessories Show, plus the recently expanded Gift & Home Showcase.
Cinnaminson Mom Finds Her Vocation in Candles
Cinnaminson, NJ – After going in search for some holiday gifts one year, Cinnaminson resident Kara Prevost discovered she had a fervor for wax and set up Wicked Wick Brews Candle Company.
“The first ones I made smelled like pine. Perfect for the wintertime. I put personalized messages on them and wrapped them in ribbons,” recalls Prevost, 35, who was a stay-at-home mom when she came across an online site illustrating candle-making. “And everyone said, ‘Kara, these are really nice. You’ve found your niche.'”
That was in 2011.
Cleveland Heights Resident Opens Plus-Sized Boutique in Cedar Lee District
Cleveland Heights, OH – Melody Howard says it was “necessary” for her to open a boutique in the Cedar Lee Business District.
As a woman who wears plus-sized clothing, she found it difficult to find unique, flattering pieces.
“And especially if you’re plus-sized, a lot of women are not comfortable shopping,” said Howard, 33.
So Howard left her job at Coventry Food Mart and opened Unique Melodies, an intimate space specializing in dresses and blouses for women sizes 10 to 24.