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Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Presents New GIFTS TO GO Collection
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand known for innovative designs and a cool California aesthetic, is presenting its new Gifts To Go collection at the summer trade shows. Each piece of jewelry comes nestled in a custom decorative gift box. Nepalese women handcraft the box’s gift-paper lining from Lokta bark, using an ancient, eco-friendly technique.
The collection of bracelets, rings, and earrings are handmade in the USA using leather, gemstones, rhinestones, hematine, chain, sterling, gold, rose gold, and charcoal sterling.
C & F Enterprises and Gallerie II add new sales representation in the North West with Jenny Hammons Company
C & F Enterprises is pleased to announce a partnership with the Jenny Hammons Company, for them to represent C & F Enterprise’s home linens and Gallerie II home accessories in both the Pacific Northwest states, as well as Northern California.
Jennifer Sheridan, National Sales Manager, comments “We are thrilled to welcome the Jenny Hammons sales team to our C & F Enterprises and Gallerie II family. Under the leadership of Jenny Hammons, Jenny Hammons Company has a strong sales team, incredible relationships, and great experience in the industry.
Byers’ Choice Commemorates Charles Dickens’ 200th Birthday With Author’s Great-Great Grandson And Dickens Festival
One of the greatest authors of all time is celebrating his 200th birthday this year and Byers’ Choice, makers of the handcrafted Caroler figurines, is throwing a weekend-long party in his honor.
Holiday Clifford is Coming to Town!
You better not pout, but you’ll very likely shout when you see that Holiday Clifford is coming to town for the holiday season. Plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator, Douglas Company, introduced Clifford the Big Red Dog® early this year, and now they are bringing out the newest holiday plush version.
There are two styles of holiday Clifford, and it’s going to be difficult to decide which to put on your wish list because they are both as cute as can be. Small sitting Clifford is 7″ and holds a red, green and white stocking in his mouth.
GHTA Hosts Industry Summit at NYIGF
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry’s non-profit professional trade association, will host a special roundtable dialogue focusing on marketing to today’s women.
Roman Signs Leasing Agreement in the Las Vegas World Market Center
Roman will unveil their newest corporate showroom in the Las Vegas World Market Center in January 2013.
Roman has leased a space on the eighth-floor of building C to showcase Roman, Cottage Garden and Alexa’s Angels product. “We have kept a close eye over the past several years on the developing market in Las Vegas, and believe the timing is right to open a corporate showroom there,” states Dan Loughman, Roman’s President/CEO. Roman maintains corporate showrooms in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Minneapolis, and will be closing its Los Angeles showroom in the fall of 2012.
Time to Give
Marshall, MN – Every scarf and piece of jewelry patrons buy at the Avera Marshall Auxiliary Gift Shop at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center provides enjoyment for the buyer in the item itself and it also contributes to a bigger cause – buying much needed medical equipment for the hospital.
There are no payroll costs in this shop – all the volunteers freely give of their time.
“It’s a good service for the hospital,” said volunteer Coleen Frye.
Indies Urged to ‘Celebrate an Independent Christmas’
The organisers of Independent Retailer Month, the global ‘Shop Local’ campaign which ran throughout July, have launched a UK spin-off event calling for independent retailers to ‘Celebrate an Independent Christmas’.
The seasonal campaign will run for the six weeks prior to December 25, from November 12. Consumers will be encouraged to spend a proportion of their Christmas budgets – be that on gift and food shopping, partying or pampering – with local, independent businesses.
CMC Brimming With New Resources For Holiday/Resort 12 Fashion Market
The California Market Center (CMC) will be presenting thousands of Holiday/Resort 2012 collections to buyers, Monday-Thursday, August 13 – 16, 2012, for Los Angeles Fashion Market, also open on Sunday, August 12 for Preview. Resources will be featured throughout hundreds of the CMC’s showrooms and special exhibit areas, including the LA Kids Market, SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow, TRANSIT LA Shoe Show, and the recently expanded Gift & Home Showcase.
Main Street Specialty Shop Keeps the Message Real
Moorestown, NJ – It must have been fate.
Colleen O’Neill thinks back to the day when she saw a broker friend coming out of Remember Me Stationery and Gifts, before she bought the specialty shop four years ago.
“I called and said, ‘That store wouldn’t be for sale by any chance, would it?'” recalls the Cinnaminson native, who has lived in Moorestown with her family for the last seven years.
Sure enough, it was.
California Git Show Concludes With Strong Performance and High-Volume Order-Writing
Idyllic weather and robust optimism provided the perfect backdrop for an impressive and energized summer Market for California Gift Show®. Sustained attendance of new and returning buyers, highly-trafficked showrooms busy taking orders and exceptional merchandising presentations from distinctive, in-demand lines continue to prove Los Angeles is a must-shop destination for today’s modern retailer.
As consumers become ever-more informed and discriminating in their purchasing habits, retailers seeking unique products with greater intelligence look to L.A.
Christmasworld 2013 Almost Fully Booked-up With Six Months Still to Go
International exhibitors and visitors, the biggest trend and order platform for the decorative-articles sector and new ideas and presentations revolving around the world of festive decorations will be the key features of the next Christmasworld, which will open its doors under the motto ‘Welcome to Christmasworld – The World of Seasonal Decoration’ for five busy days from 25 to 29 January 2013. Thus, punctually for the new business year, the fair will once again be positioned as the world’s leading trade fair for festive decorations.
Gift Products Needed for Holiday, Valentines, Wedding, Eco, Housewares and Baby/Kids/Toy Gift Guides
A recession-busting “do it yourself” marketing tool called Consumer Product Events (www.ConsumerProductEvents.com) is looking for interesting gift products to be considered to meet a top publicist’s little black book of reporters who need products for their annual holiday, Valentine’s Day, wedding, eco, garden & housewares, pink (breast cancer awareness) and baby / kids / toys gift guides. “Speed dating for products and press,” this is a very exclusive opportunity to meet 30-50 reporters in 1 day and get your product into magazines, in blogs and on TV – for free.
Splurge Offers Help to Indulge Oneself
Northbrook, IL – Splurge — a display of indulgence according to most dictionaries – is a Northbrook business that fits the definition of its name.
The gift shop at 2750 Dundee Road offers a collection of whimsies ranging from beaded jewelry to home accessories for customers wanting to spoil a loved one, or perhaps, themselves.
“I’ve been in retail all my life and felt that the big box stores were not fulfilling the needs of the community. I also thought customer service was lacking,” said Rhonda Phillips, the shop’s owner, who is also a Northbrook resident.
O’Doodles Succeeds at New Location
Chestnut Hill, PA – With its signature bubble machine greeting customers, O’Doodles’ new location has many elements of its previous location, along with a few new additions.
The move to the new location at Germantown Avenue and W Evergreen Avenue has been a success, said owner Fran O’Donnell.
“Sales are about 25% over what they were down the street,” O’Donnell said.
Cash Mob Brings ’50s-Style Shopping to Wareham’s Old Company Store
Wareham, MA – Put on your poodle skirt or roll a pack of Luckies up in your sleeve.
The Old Company store in Wareham will hold its first “Cash Mob” on Aug. 11, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
Customers are encouraged to bring cash and pay the way people did before there were credit cards.
Paladino Boutique Both Upscale and Uplifting
Santa Fe, NM – Like most charities, Palliative Care Services of Santa Fe needed money to provide its free services, but its approach to getting those resources set it apart from any other charity.
Whereas some groups may open consignment or thrift stores, the group gambled on something more upscale, a boutique named Paladino, located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe.
Marcy Grace, executive director of Palliative Care Services, stacked the odds in her favor with a team of experienced retailers, a crew of volunteer employees and a sense of satisfaction that comes from supporting a
Daughters Keep Their Mother’s Hospitality, Creativity Alive at Pendleton Shop
Pendleton, SC – Kathy Smiley hadn’t planned on staying at The Mercantile, a shop in downtown Pendleton, for very long Thursday.
But when she wandered up to the counter and started talking with the shops’ proprietors, sisters Cindy Higgins and Terri Brooks, a short shopping trip turned into an hour-long visit.
She laughed with Brooks’ 12-year-old son, Ben, as they wove bracelets with parachute cord.
A Shopping Adventure
Portsmouth, NH – Ten Thousand Villages, the newest Portsmouth shop, has an uncommon model. TTV is a fair-trade, nonprofit retail business that selects handmade items from around the world, sold in the U.S. by paid and volunteer staff.
Ten Thousand Villages opened on July 27, at 87 Congress St., and held its grand opening event this past Friday.
“Basically, we sell home-décor gift items, jewelry and accessories,” said assistant manager Debbie Lizama. “We have a really wide variety here.”
Chambers Unite in ‘Buy Local’ Campaign
Northwest, IN – Chambers of commerce across the region are teaming up to launch a multimedia campaign telling consumers “It Pays to Buy Local.”
“It’s all about educating the public about the importance of buying locally versus at a big box store or online,” said Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sue Reed.
In all, 17 Northwest Indiana chambers of commerce have signed on so far to be part of the “It Pays to Buy Local” campaign, Reed said.