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Educational Replica Company Goes Green
Safari Ltd®, manufacturer and worldwide distributor of award-winning replica collections, announced that the company now offers electronic invoices, helping to eliminate paper while saving trees. Customers still have the option to receive a paper version, but Safari Ltd® hopes that eventually all of its customers will opt for the electronic form.
The company also prints credit card and receipt information on the same sheet of paper as the invoice, saving about 1,000 pieces of paper per year.
“Every effort makes a difference when it comes to environmental preservation,” said S
For Dragonfairy Owner, It’s Personal
Stockton, CA – To Heather Torres, owner of Dragonfairy Body & Soul, a metaphysical boutique on Stockton’s Miracle Mile, having a personal connection to the things she wears is important.
Question: How long have you had the shop? What made you decide to open it?
Answer: We’ve been here for about a year and a half. … I had been studying reiki (a spiritual practice for healing), and I received the idea in a meditation. I was guided to open the store.
Chamber Promotion Enters Second Year
Lafourche, LA – The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce is planning its second year of a holiday promotion to encourage shopping locally for holiday gift giving.
The promotion, called Jingle All The Way Down the Bayou, is an event designed to create an atmosphere all along the bayou to encourage everyone to SHOP LOCAL when planning their holiday gift giving, by putting everyone in the holiday spirit by promoting our local holiday events planned for our community, throughout our community!
Retailers are asked to offer a discount, incentive, giveaway or some type of promotion to get cus
A Little Something Extra
West Boylston, MA – Visitors to the International Gift Fair in New York City last week helped validate a new product line for Checkerboard Inc., a West Boylston company that, until recently, specialized in printed event invitations.
Only months ago, the family-owned company, which grew out of the former Chase Paper Co. in 1989, launched a selection of customized gift products personalized for homes or linked to weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs or children’s birthdays.
Meet The Owner: Papél
Carroll Gardens, NY – Family businesses have a long history of success in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, as these small neighborhoods enjoy supporting mom ‘n’ pop shops over cookie cutter chains and big box stores. Some have been running for decades, like Marietta, Court Pastry and D’Amico.
Others, such as Papél New York, are much younger by comparison. But its story is just as sweetly sentimental.
“I opened Papél with my father, who had owned his own business selling fiber optic cables my entire life,” says owner Raegan Hirvela.
Owners Hope Store’s Revamp Can be a Catalyst in Dillon
Dillon, CO – Regulars to A Furniture Find in Dillon Town Center might notice a difference inside the 5-year-old store.
The front is brighter and re-organized; everything’s laid out so it looks like a furniture shop. A trip to the back, and there’s a whole new store-within-the-store: Fox in Feathers, which offers a variety of custom and made-to-order eco-friendly furniture, and recycled and re-purposed products like jewelry, paintings and metal work. This fall, the stores will be expanding their current space.
NYIGF 2013 Dates Announced
GLM has announced 2013 dates for the winter and summer editions of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), the nation’s premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace.
Winter 2013
New York International Gift Fair
Including Accent on Design® featuring A+™ Young Designers’ Platform, At Home featuring Home Textiles, Baby & Child, EX•TRACTS®, General Gift featuring On Trend and The Museum Source®, Handmade® Designer Maker, Handmade® Global Design, New York’s Newest, Personal Accessories featuring Details®, Studio and Tabletop & Housewares.
24th Annual ARTS Awards Finalists Announced
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, today announced the 24th annual ARTS Awards finalists. The ARTS Awards is the premier awards program for the home industry and is held each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (Jan. 16–22, 2013). The awards will be presented during a gala event on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
“Congratulations to the finalists for this year’s ARTS Awards,” said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center.
Candy Land: Mother-Son Team Open Cohasset Candy Co.
Cohasset, MA – It’s not quite The Chocolate Factory, but it’s pretty much Willy Wonka’s dream come true. John Keenan, age 11, is running his own candy shop — with help from his mom, of course.
The Keenan family has poured a lot of love and plenty of pure imagination into Cohasset Candy Company, a new shop in the James Brook Crossing center, aptly located across the hall from toy store Platinum Spike. The retro-style décor, complete with pink and blue walls, a bright orange couch, and a black-and-white checkered floor, is colorful and inviting to kids of all ages.
Businesses Get Mobbed
Easton, PA – A surprise economic stimulus came in the form of a small group of people who visited Easton Outdoor Company in Downtown Easton to be part of Cash Mob No. 5.
The mob met at the Centre Square fountain Aug. 21 at noon to head to the retail business location, which was undisclosed at the time.
Organized by Easton Main Street Initiative, the events are designed to encourage people to shop locally and spend at least at least $20 at the selected shop, which is always a small, locally-owned business.
‘Trinity Treasures’ Provides a New Take on Old World Elegance
With vintage charm and Old World styling, the new “Trinity Treasures” collection from Abbey Press celebrates Celtic heritage and evokes authentic Irish tradition.
The line, designed by giftware artist Amie Jones, includes a wood plaque with metal embellishment (SRP $14), wood keepsake box ($18), and a resin wall cross ($18), photo frame ($20) and garden stone ($26). The resin pieces feature a distressed wood look with an antique copper-finish embellishment and sculpted decorative bands.
Fashion Fun Ruffle Saks from Douglas Company
Ruffle Saks™ from Douglas Company are layers upon layers of fun! It’s even better that these adorable 8″ tote-style bags are fully functional and fashion savvy. The plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator first launched Ruffle Saks™ at the winter gift shows, and the demand continues to grow. Ruffle Saks™ are the perfect size for all those must-have items that little girls love.
The Dachshund Ruffle Sak™ (pictured above) is particularly festive with hot pink faux-fur trimming on the top of the bag.
Sunset West Joins Outdoor Living in Dallas
Dallas Market Center and Sunset West Fine Outdoor Furnishings today announced Sunset West has joined the Outdoor Living showroom with more than 1,000 square feet. Sunset West’s collections are available during markets as well as weekdays year round.
“We’re pleased to offer Sunset West’s collections of high-quality outdoor furnishings to our buyers year round as part of our Outdoor Living showroom,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center.
“The showroom at Dallas Market Center just made sense for us,” said Wes Stewart, CEO, Sunset West.
Sheridan&Co Brings Flower Power to L’Occitane Windows
Sheridan&Co, an international retail design consultancy, has debuted a window display campaign for fragrance retailer L’Occitane en Provence’s New York City Flagship location. Sheridan&Co celebrates floral L’Occitane fragrance collections such as Peony, Lavender and Verbena by recreating a traditional French flower market scene in Chelsea.
Plum Organics Named on Inc. 500 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Inc. Magazine today ranked leading organic baby, toddler and kids food provider, Plum Organics®, number 63 on its 31st annual Inc. 500. Published annually, the Inc. 500 is an exclusive list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. In its second qualifying year, Plum Organics has earned a coveted spot in the top 100 after experiencing a three-year growth in sales of 4056%. Last year, Plum Organics placed number 77 on the list with a growth in sales of 3054%.
Plum Organics is the highest grossing organic food company to have made the list.
The Perfect Place to ‘Shop with a Conscience’
Manila, Philippines – As a reaction to a sluggish global economy, conscientious shopping has become the norm.
More stores are coming up with unique concepts, where the merchandise uses recyclable materials to lessen carbon footprint, provides livelihood to indigent communities, or raises funds for an advocacy.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) recently launched Spirit of Asia Gift Gallery, which aims to provide income for its projects.
The AmericasMart “Fabulous on 14” Announce the $1000 Winner
Winning $1,000 in a raffle must be fabulous! Well Jan Scully of Raspberries could not agree more! She won the “Fabulous on Fourteen” AmericasMart floor party raffle of a $1,000 gift card.
Raffle entrants had to obtain a stamp from six out of the ten showrooms in Building 2, on the fourteenth floor of AmericasMart during market on Saturday, July 14th. Contestants dropped in their raffle form while enjoying food, drink and great show specials at AmericasMart on Saturday, July 14th.
Select Accent on Design Exhibitors Receive Awards for Excellence
Select exhibitors in Accent on Design® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF) received Accent on Design awards today in recognition of product design excellence, innovation and creativity. Accent on Design runs through Wednesday, August 22, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
“Accent on Design is a showcase of vision and innovation,” said Randi Mohr, Accent on Design sales manager.
Five Accent on Design Exhibitors Receive Bloggers’ Choice Awards
Select bloggers from noted design and trend-watching sites have selected products designed in Argentina, Japan, New York and Sweden as the most “urgent, odd and delightful design” at Accent on Design® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). These “Bloggers Choice Awards” for exemplary product design were presented to five exhibitors in Accent on Design, which runs through August 22 at New York City’s Jakob K.
Northwest Glass Designs Introduces Three Great New Products
These three new items are a must-have for your fourth quarter inventory. Our first new product is the beautiful Hunter Cold Brew Coffee Maker. It is the third model in our series of cold brew coffee makers. It features a stylish wood base and handle with 24 oz capacity. The glass lid serves as a holder for the top when brewing is completed.
NEXT is the 20 oz Ellie Glass Tea Pot. It is specially designed for brewing big-leafed oolong tea. The Ellie pot is microwave safe and very easy to clean.