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Treasures in Lewes Celebrates Grand Opening
Lewes, DE – Treasures announces its grand opening at 116 Second St. in historic downtown Lewes. Treasures offers sterling silver jewelry, home décor and much more.
Treasures offers a wide array of sterling silver and semiprecious stone jewelry from coastal themes to Navajo Indian pieces with many items being made in the United States. The jewelry lines include Stellar Jewels, LeStage, Acomo Jewlery, Cascade Sterling, Pam Springall, Jessica Rose, Tiger Mountain, Douglas Paquette and Pastore Associates, to name a few.
Dallas Market Center Announces New App & Expanded Free Wi-Fi
Dallas Market Center today announced that it has once again furthered its commitment to technology with a new and improved App and an enhanced campus-wide Wi-Fi network to better serve buyers and exhibitors.
“Business success is becoming increasingly dependent on mobile devices,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “Connectivity is crucial to the exchange between buyers and exhibitors.
Grace Management Group To Have Live Santa Claus in Dallas Showroom
Getting into the true holiday spirit, Grace Management Group will have a live Santa Claus in its showroom greeting show-goers at the June 2012 Dallas market. Santa Claus will be stationed at Grace’s iconic oversized showroom chair handing out product samples and spreading good cheer.
Newcomer Joyful Rabbit Design Signs First Art Licensing Contract with Established, Le Sueur Minnesota-based It Takes Two
Chicago, Illinois – Joyful Rabbit Design is making its debut with a set of 4 vibrant, jewel-toned contemporary 5 x 7 greeting cards, each embellished with glitter and featuring colorful art inside of each card.
Gamewright Reveals Big News about a Teeny Game
Gamewright is proud to announce the latest addition to its 2012 lineup. IOTA, the great big game in the teeny-weeny tin, is to make its debut under the Gamewright brand at the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy, taking place from June 10-13 in Baltimore, MD. IOTA, a Mensa Select award-winning game, was previously self-published by Newton, MA inventor Gene Mackles, who sold it online and regionally with great success. Gamewright secured the exclusive world-wide rights and will now add it to its prestigious line of family games.
“They say that big things come in little packages.
DesignWorks Investments Adds Olivina Skincare to its Portfolio
DesignWorks Investments, a private investment firm focused on expanding business opportunities for personal care and gift product companies, has become a majority equity partner of Napa Valley-based skincare products company, Olivina.
Founded in 2002, Olivina is an artisanal skin care company located in the heart of the beautiful Napa Valley. While grown green in California’s wine country, the Olivina Bath and Body Collection features lotions, body washes, hand creams, soaps, and oils rich in natural antioxidants found in local olive and grape seed oils.
Yankee Candle Launches New Fall Fragrances to Welcome Autumn Into the Home
Yankee Candle, the premium candle company, is launching new scents to celebrate the coziness and simple pleasures of fall. Yankee Candle’s new products add style and fragrance to every home for the autumn season. The new scents include:
• Pure Radiance – Joining the collection of contemporary candles this fall are Apple Chai and Pumpkin. A new line that debuted earlier this year, Pure Radiance features a sleek, modern design and a custom soy wax blend to add a stylish accent to home décor.
Heacham Shop Specialises in Gifts for Babies
Heacham, UK – A MOTHER-AND-DAUGHTER team have opened the doors to a new baby gift and accessories shop in Heacham’s High Street.
Pat Malcolm and her daughter, Nicky Golding, are proprietors of Precious Gift at 21 High Street which stocks a wide range of accessories for babies, such as baths, bottles, dummies, buggies, bedding, rattles, mobiles and changing mats.
They also sell a range of gifts online from their website preciousgift.moonfruit.com and these can be sent all over the UK.
Unique Accessories Drawing Customers to Wags
Northbrook, IL – Wags on Willow, which appeals to owners of breeds from West Highland Terriers to Weimaraners, is becoming a popular shop among canine and cat aficionados.
Although the upscale Northbrook pet boutique at 840 Willow Road has been in business only eight months, it seems destined for success.
Dog and cat lovers have discovered that the shop stocks not only brands of food that aren’t at the super markets or pet food chains, but it also has hard-to-find items like auto seat belts and life jackets for pets on the go.
New Home Decor Shop Adds Style to Downtown Whitby
Whitby, ON – Michael Penney has always had a flair for sprucing up the old with a touch of the new.
Those skills came in handy when the 29-year-old decorator and former style editor at Canadian House and Home magazine decided to transform an abandoned billiard hall into a modern home decor shop.
“The main thing that I did was paint the exterior a shocking minty green, partly because it’s kind of a historical colour so it worked with my vibe, but also because I wanted it to draw attention and let people in Whitby know that something new is going on here,” says Mr.
Peepers Reading Glasses Brings the Gift of Sight To Hundreds In Need
Peepers Reading Glasses, a leading manufacturer of both classic and fashion-forward eyewear, recently donated nearly 1,000 pairs of glasses to multiple charitable ventures, including Soles for Souls and Himalayan Health. The product donations were in excess of $15,000 and allowed dozens of individuals – both young and old – to better view the world in which they live.
“Charitable giving has been an important part of our corporation since its inception more than 100 years ago,” said Alec and Lindsay Sammann, the co-owners of Peepers Reading Glasses.
In a Quaint Village, a Tradition Thrives
Dartmouth, MA – When someone mentions Padanaram Village, a few things come to mind: the sailboats, the bridge, the quiet village streets, and the Packet.
Owned by Helen Francis of Dartmouth, the Packet is the quintessential Padanaram store. Offering clothing, gifts, specialty items, and home décor, the shop has operated in the heart of the village for more than 50 years.
The Packet has long since become synonymous with Padanaram, and it serves not only as a retail store, but also as the village’s post office.
Local Businesses Turn to ‘Cash Mobs’ to Stay Afloat
Spokane, WA – Many small businesses are struggling through this economy.
Some have even considered closing up shop because of slow sales, but a national trend hopes to curtail those closures and help these businesses stay open. Owners are learning that a large group of people all together can have a big impact on a store’s bottom line.
Flash mobs have come and gone in Spokane before, but now people are gathering together not to dance, but to spend their money.
“It really was the difference between opening and closing.
Elementality Owners Bring Main Street Values to Asheville Mall
Asheville Mall, NC – Jordana Thompson’s inspiration — intention — is accessible.
This business owner and jewelry designer collaborates with myriad muses, from a Fleetwood Mac song to the voice of the wind itself.
And just as she acknowledges the creative potential in all things, Thompson and her business partner, Donna Twist, welcome a cross-section of Asheville to her boutique Elementality.
The jewelry, apparel and accessories store is the only independent, individually owned storefront in Asheville Mall and features 30 local artists’ work.
Artisanal Producers From 18 Countries Confirm Participation in Artisan Resource Launch During Summer NYIGF
To date, 62 companies representing 18 countries have confirmed their participation in Artisan Resource ™, a new tradeshow directed to U.S.-based volume importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers, which debuts this summer during the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).
Seminar & Special Events Highlight Summer 2012 NYIGF
More than 50 educational sessions, industry social events, product awards and feature displays will be offered to buyers and suppliers participating in the summer 2012 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), Saturday, August 18, through Wednesday, August 22, at New York City’s Jacob K.
Gund Signs Licensing Deal For UglyDoll Plush
GUND®, maker of the world’s most huggable plush, announced today it has signed a licensing deal with Pretty Ugly™, LLC to make UGLYDOLL® branded plush characters. GUND, the plush division of Enesco LLC, will begin selling and shipping UGLYDOLL plush products to current and new retail customers worldwide this summer, while Pretty Ugly, LLC will focus its efforts on expanding licensing programs across multiple product categories for the UGLYDOLL brand.
O’Fallon’s Pizzazz Shines as Gift Shop
O’Fallon, MO – To find that perfect gift for someone special, look no further than Pizzazz gift shop in the heart of O’Fallon. Owner Sandy McGillicuddy makes sure shoppers have a unique, fun experience when they come in her store.
“We have so many one-of-a-kind items,” she said. “The main thing that makes us different is that I’m in the business because I love it. I love helping people pick out the perfect gift, and it’s a lot of fun for me, too.”
Pizzazz, which opened in August 2011, has only been up and running for 10 months.
New Shop Offers Nostalgic Finds, New Work by Local Artists
Payson, AZ – Another outlet for local artists to display and sell their wares has opened.
Sweet Nostalgia, a small shop tucked neatly into the Twin Pines Shopping Center, adjacent to the Small Café, opened early last month.
The store has a mix of unique antique finds, thrift shop deals, and art gallery-quality local creations.
Owner Diane Arnold said she wanted a space that offered a mix of both old and new affordably priced merchandise.
Bella Luce Boutique Has New Products, New Owners and a New Look
Hudson, WI – “Beautiful light” is the translation for the name “Bella Luce”. In this case the translation is true. From the moment you walk into the Bella Luce Boutique, near the waterfront, you are surrounded by light. From Swarovski crystal enhanced Christine Alexander clothing to jewelry of every kind, light radiates from everywhere.
James and Dianne Linden, Houlton, are the new owners of “Hudson’s Hidden Treasure on the St. Croix River.” The couple purchased the business in February.