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New Boutique Opens in Afton
Afton, MN – A new boutique in Afton is hoping to be the one stop shop for all things gifts.
Hudson resident Jerri Jo Eichten opened J.J.’s Boutique in Afton’s Old Village, in the space attached to Baglio’s of Afton, earlier this spring.
Eichten previously had a boutique, J.J. Eichten’s Stamps and More, in downtown Stillwater and she said she had the urge to open another.
“I’ve always wanted to have cards and other gifts and Afton is a nice, quaint area,” she said.
Zak Designs Releases New Line of Paul Frank Mealtime Products
For the past 15 years, the loveable characters from Paul Frank have become iconic favorites among fans of all ages around the world, and now, those same characters are available on a full line of mealtime products from Zak Designs.
Whether kids are eating at home, at school, or on-the-go, the line of products from Zak Designs featuring the characters from Paul Frank will keep them smiling all day long. The line includes a 9oz tumbler as well as an 8.5″ inch plate and 11.5oz two-tone bowl made of durable melamine.
Zak Designs Releases Uglydoll Line
Across the country and around the world, the loveable characters from the Uglydoll collection are proving that cuteness is most definitely in the eye of the beholder. Those characters whose self-proposed ugliness have endeared them to millions of fans can now join kids at every meal thanks to a new line of products from Zak Designs.
The line features a plate, bowl, tumbler that are each sold in a convenient two-pack as well as a flatware set.
Enesco Discovers a New Planet
The giftware universe now has a new planet.
Planet Random™, the latest launch from Enesco, LLC, can best be described as an other-worldly departure from the norm. Planet Random collections include:
Billy The Artist™, a Greenwich Village-based artist who brings his unique “Urban Primitive Pop” Art to products.
Cwmbran Gift Shop Wins Wales and West Independent Retailer of the Year
Cwmbran, Wales – ONE of Cwmbran Shopping’s longest serving retailers has scooped a prestigious industry award – for the second time.
Cane and Able is a gift shop in The Parade, and it has been named as the Independent Retailer of the Year for Wales and the South West in this year’s Greats Awards.
Owners Lawrence and Meryl Evans picked up the award at a glittering circus-themed ceremony held at the Lancaster London Hotel, in front of an audience of over 400 people.
Marketplace: The Pink Pineapple Boutique
Temecula, CA – Need to buy vacation wear? Want to book a trip? Tie the knot with your sweetie? You can do all three at the Pink Pineapple Boutique in Old Town Temecula.
The popular store is unique among local businesses.
Got a Sweet Tooth? Head for Fairhaven
Fairhaven, MA – Emma Jean’s Cupcake & Ice Cream Shoppe began a little over eight months ago as an attempt to turn a family tragedy into something happy for the community, and a place children would love.
So far, owner Cathy Melanson has established exactly that — and anyone would feel like a kid in this candy store. And bakery. And ice cream parlor.
After Melanson’s daughter lost her daughter in a miscarriage, Melanson’s tenant Dorothy Cox Chocolates moved out of the building, and she decided that something positive might come out of the move—and it would present
Fish Tales Gets the Hint
Bethany Beach, DE – What was once considered junk in the back of a produce store is now the centerpiece of one of Bethany Beach’s newest businesses.
Customers of Fish Tales were often intrigued by the random lamps and pieces of furniture found in the back of the store. Some asked if they could purchase them.
Finally, Fish Tales took the hint.
“We just had a little bit in the back of the original Fish Tales. Customers would be asking and asking for larger pieces, some pieces of furniture, if we were using them or they could purchase them.
Historic Vassar Building Gets New Life
Vassar, KS – Carolyn Totman couldn’t stand that a historic building in the heart of Vassar was turning to ruin.
Sure, the roof leaked. Sure, it needed interior work. But when she learned the building was for sale, Totman couldn’t turn away and purchased the structure in October 2009.
“I thought I had to save that building because it has such a history,” she said.
Etc. Etc. Etc.: Store Takes on More Vendors, Expands Offerings
Santa Rosa Beach, FL – It’s been six months since Casey Crisp started Etc. Etc. Etc. Everything Including the Kitchen Sink, and business couldn’t be better.
“I can create what I love and you get the feedback of the people that come into the store,” she said.
Since opening, she has taken on some new vendors and expanded the shop’s offerings to include interior design services.
NYIGF Presents 425+ Global Resources from 48 Countries
More than 425 companies representing 48 countries from around the world will present a wide breadth and depth of global resources at the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), August 18-22, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers.
New Cannon Beach Boutique Takes Organic to a Whole New Level
Cannon Beach, OR – The Organic Boutique, which opened over the Memorial Day weekend in Cannon Beach, has a name that suggests two things that seemingly contradict each other.
Fulton Store Celebrates Successful First Year
Fulton, MN – For the owner of a store that’s precisely a year old today, Greta Norlander has surprisingly little to complain about.
My father warned me about it before I opened, but sometimes a few people still come in asking if Paper Hat is a stationary store,” Norlander told Patch on Tuesday.
Norlander does carry a few greeting cards, but her shop next to Broder’s Pasta Bar at 50th and Penn Avenue South is more like nearby art galleries-slash-giftshops Gallery 360 and Patina than any variation on a theme of Paper Source.
Vision Adds New Feature to 25 Series CNC Routers and Engravers
Vision Engraving & Routing Systems 25 Series CNC routing and engraving machines are proudly made in the U.S.A. and known for their high quality, rugged reliability. Now featuring a red laser pointer, it allows customers to define their engraving area and preview or ‘dry run’ the application prior to engraving.
Gift+Home Permanent Showrooms Brimming with 90+ New Lines
From the hottest gift lines to whimsical stationery, and trend-forward fashion accessories to seasonal gifts, from contemporary home décor to the latest in personal care, 90 new-to-market lines will be front and center in Gift+Home permanent showrooms at the upcoming Summer 2012 Las Vegas Market, July 30–August 3, 2012.
Jessica Grant Handbags – Accessories Get a Refreshing Jolt of Color & Texture For Fall/Winter 2012
A burst of vivid colors and rich textures are dominating accessories as ravishingly realized in the Fall 2012 collection of JESSICA GRANT Handbags. Kicking off her second season showcasing an exuberant mix of exotic skins in supple solid colors, detailing and uncommonly elegant shapes, the latest collection was designed to give everyone innovative style. These head turning conversation pieces definitely fit the bill in adding luxury to anyone’s wardrobe by way of being what’s considered wearable art in the form of a woman’s most ultimate fashion accessory.
Just Got 2 Have It! Introduces Never Before Seen Industry Brands and Products to Kick Off the July Atlanta Gift and Home Market
Sales agency Just Got 2 Have It! welcomes several all new brands and products to their showroom for the upcoming July Atlanta Gift and Home Market taking place July 10 through the 18.
“We are so excited about the new lines and products we are premiering in our July Market. They are so diverse and unique,” said Michelle Ruby, principal with Just Got 2 Have It! “Many of these lines are completely new to the industry all together and several of our most popular lines have come out with some amazing new products.”
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PMI Mid-Year Launch Loaded With Exciting Introductions
With brands like Disney… MLB… Hello Kitty… Elvis… Pipka… Ne’Qwa and Precious Moments, it’s no surprise that the 2012 Midyear introductions from Precious Moments, Inc. are show stoppers!
Signs That Make You Smile Made in Wichita
Wichita, KS – Ever wonder where all those cute/funny/corny signs in gift shops come from?
At least some of them come from a small Wichita sign operation called Saltbox Signs.
The eight employees, not including owners Rhonda and Del Savoy, produce nearly 200 signs a day on the joy of spending time at the beach, the wonder of grandchildren, the pleasure of wine and the challenge of living with cats – 3,500 sayings or designs in all.
Woodbury Pewter Celebrating 60 Years in a Timeless Craft
Woodbury, CT – Woodbury Pewter, at 860 Main St. South, is celebrating 60 years of handcrafting traditional and original designs with local artisans.
Owner Brooks Titcomb told Voices that his father, Lee Raymond Titcomb and great aunt, Ruth Holbrook, started the company in 1952.
“It began as a boutique gift shop and then they started manufacturing their own products. My dad was a very mechanical guy. What he didn’t know, he’d go ask people who knew.”