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Catholic Book, Gift Store Open in York-Chester
York-Chester, NC – A wish to be better parents, better spouses and better people led Pam Bennett and Kristen Levine to open their Catholic book and gift store.
“We’re really motivated to share our faith with others,” said Bennett.
The women came home from a retreat two years ago to begin selling in a small space at St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church in Lincolnton.
Business flourished. Now Bennett and Levine have a full-fledged store in Gastonia’s York Chester District in addition to the church shop.
New Optical Shop, Boutique Has Grand Opening Saturday
Oakdale, MN – EyeStyles Optical and Boutique might be a sight for sore eyes.
The optical shop will be another option to purchase new glasses in Oakdale. But it will also offer an array of gift items — from trendy handbags to local salsa.
EyeStyles owner Nikki Griffin, who has been an optician for 22 years, has been preparing to open her own optical shop for the past four months. She worked as an optician at the Allina Medical Clinic’s eye center for about three years until the eye center recently closed.
Encouraging People to Shop Locally
Cootamundra, NSW – AN INITIATIVE encouraging residents to shop locally has generated a great deal of interest among Cootamundra businesspeople.
Two information sessions about the Why Leave Town Promotion took place on Wednesday, with Cootamundra Development Corporation chairman John Stephens saying he felt a good number of businesses will sign on to the program.
The WLT Gift Card program provides a unique and convenient gifting solution for consumers whilst also supporting local business in the Cootamundra community.
FouFou Dog’s 2012 Holiday Collection
As the annual holiday shopping season comes upon us all, FouFou DogTM announces the arrival of its Holiday 2012 Collection. This festive collection offers a complete range of tempting holiday choices!
FouFou DogTM is all about festivities and celebrations and the inspiration behind the collection is the ‘holiday pup’ that is full of fun. Gift-givers can’t go wrong with pieces from the FouFou DogTM holiday collection.
Reversible Santa Suit:
This Santa Suit is fully reversible, with a Santa Suit on one side and a Reindeer Suit on the other!
Road Runners Dig For Diamonds: Win 1CTW Diamond Earrings
During the Atlanta Gift show on Friday 7/13 and Saturday 7/14, Road Runners is bringing back their successful Dig for Diamonds event that premiered during the January show. All attending retailers will have a turn to dig in the Road Runners sandbox for a chance to win a pair of 1CTW diamond stud earrings both nights. In addition, there will be over $5,000 worth of gemstones buried in the Road Runners sandbox.
Event starts at 6pm and runs til – ???
Retailers also have an opportunity to become a VIP – stand in the VIP line and enter to win $500 in cash.
Acquisition of L.A. Mart By PHR L.A. Mart LLC Announced
PHR L.A. Mart LLC, a commercial real estate management company, announces the purchase of L.A. Mart® from Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI). Guided by the property management expertise of PHR’s principals, L.A. Mart enters its next chapter fueled by a fresh momentum focused on trade and consumer initiatives that strengthen the Mart’s showroom business, while fortifying its legacy as the anchor to the West Coast’s Gift + Home industry.
With commercial assets throughout Southern California, the corporate parent of PHR L.A.
New Season-New Exhibitors-Bigger French Pavilion
UBIFRANCE welcomes 19 New Exhibitors to the French pavilion at the New York International Gift Fair (August 19th-22nd 2012).
29 companies of high quality Home and Gift product lines including: textiles, decorative objects, jewelry, fashion accessories, holiday collectibles, exquisitely crafted tableware and cutlery as well as small leather goods will be featured on the show space located in the General Gift section of the Jacob Javits Center, Booths: 2940-3071
UBIFRANCE is excited to reveal its home décor & gift trends fresh from France to the American retail and specialized press
President of Leading Lawn and Garden Public Relations Firm, Garden Media, to Speak at OFA Short Course
Susan McCoy, president and founder of Garden Media Group, will be a speaker at the 2012 Ohio Florists Association (OFA) Short Course, the largest horticulture event in North America.
Together with Green Profit Magazine’s editor-at-large, Ellen Wells, McCoy will address trends in gardening for 2013 and beyond.
World Market Center Las Vegas Welcomes Nearly 80 New Temporary Lines to Summer Las Vegas Market
Continuing to build upon its reputation as the premier gift and home décor market in the West, World Market Center Las Vegas will welcome nearly 80 new temporary lines to the 2012 Summer Las Vegas Market, July 30 – Aug. 3, 2012.
The new lines will be found on Temporaries floors of the Market, located on C4 and C5 in Building C.
Auxiliary Opens New Gift Shop
Vernon, BC – The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary gift shop is known for its wide variety of hand-crafted items, the latest bestseller, magazines and that special get-well gift.
And now that it has moved to a new location in the hospital, it will continue to offer even more of the same great selection, but in a larger space.
Now in the lobby of the Jubilee wing (old section) of the hospital, the new location is bigger, more visible, brighter and has windows and air conditioning.
Summer Market Introductions from C & F Enterprises
C & F Enterprises is gearing up to present over 200 new SKUs in home accessories, tabletop and bedding this season. Sneak peeks already have retailers buzzing about the exceptional variety of everyday styles that will be available from C&F this July. Looks range from sophisticated lodge to a bohemian- inspired youth line.
National Sales Manager, Jennifer Sheridan said, “I am more excited than ever about our summer introductions this year.
Back-to-School Season to Bring More Sales and Shoppers, Says People Counter
This August, parents will fill their carts with more pencils, supplies and back-to-school clothes than they did during the same period last year. Retailers can expect shoppers to both buy more and visit more stores during the month that captures the bulk of the back-to-school shopping season.
According to ShopperTrak — the world’s largest counter and analyzer of retail foot traffic — national retail sales, when compared to the same period last year, will rise 4 percent in August, and retail foot traffic will increase 1.5 percent.
Las Vegas Market to Offer a Variety of Special Events and Receptions at Summer Market
Offering its attendees more than just a world-class venue to exhibit and shop for the latest in home furnishings and accessories, World Market Center Las Vegas today announced a full line-up of social events and receptions that will take place during the Summer 2012 Las Vegas Market.
Kicking off the week, prior to Las Vegas Market’s official opening, WMC will host a Rep Appreciation Party on Sunday, July 29 from 12 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Plaza. Reps can take a break from their preparations and enjoy good food and networking with their peers.
Scandle LLC Announces Distribution in New Zealand & Australia
Scandle®, LLC, the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of the finest quality body massage candles, shimmering lotion candles, and eco-friendly spa and beauty accessories; announced today a new partnership with Natural Buyz Ltd, a New Zealand owned and registered company. Natural Buyz Ltd.
Las Vegas Market Pins a Roadmap to Hottest Products and Happenings at Summer 2012 Las Vegas Market with New Social Media Campaigns
Ramping up its social media presence for the Summer 2012 Las Vegas Market (LVM), World Market Center Las Vegas has unveiled First Look: Ready Your Repin, a new social media campaign aimed at providing market-goers with a sneak peek into the newest must-see products and trends at Summer Market.
Stella & Dot Foundation Debuts New Bracelet Celebrating Women’s Education and Economic Empowerment
Stella & Dot, a global fashion accessories brand and rapidly growing social selling company proudly launches a brand new collection of charitable jewelry to raise funds and awareness aimed at creating positive change in the lives of women, teens and children through education and economic empowerment.
Three Spring 2012 Contests Easily Award Choose Friendship’s Bracelet Maker Traveler
One-size-fits-all sometimes applies to toys as one hand-made craft kit wowed three different industry competitions looking for very different criteria as the best in its field. Choose Friendship Company’s popular My Friendship Bracelet Maker Traveler was awarded three national titles this season — Sterling Fun, Fun Stuff and Best Vacation Children’s Product by prestigious (and picky) Tillywig Toy Awards, Parents’ Choice Foundation and Dr.
Midwest-CBK Introduces New Pursfection Purse and Tote Organizers During Atlanta Market
No one knows better than retailers the secret state of disarray in some women’s purses: They’ve seen evidence firsthand as they await their customers’ payment, watching some women fumble through a disorganized bag.
Now you can help customers get organized stylishly with Pursfection, a new, interchangeable purse and tote organizer designed by Julie McDonnell at Great Innovations, Inc., and available to independent retailers exclusively through Midwest‐CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle.
New Humorous Gift Mugs from Leanin’ Tree
Today’s shoppers are on the lookout for simple, inexpensive gifts or personal treats that provide function along with a little comic relief. New mugs from Leanin’ Tree are a perfect fit with current shopping habits. A compact counter display presents lighthearted mug designs for high-margin impulse sales. Colorful packaging grabs your attention and makes gift-giving a snap. Eleven new mug designs are available August 1.
Ceaco Expands Your Mind with Launch of Brainwright Brand
Ceaco is proud to announce the launch of its new division this summer: Brainwright – For Curious Minds. In addition to the Gamewright family games division, Brainwright will feature brainteasers, mind benders, and other unique items that aim to inspire right and left brain thinking, improve memory, and exercise logic skills in a fun way.
“Throughout the years, we’ve come across many cool and creative products that were neither a puzzle nor a game,” says Alison Yada, Vice President of Marketing for Ceaco. “What could we do with these wonderful, new inventions?