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Local Business Will Love Attacks by Cash Mobs
In cities across the nation, people are gathering. Organizing via social networking sites, they are meeting up at prearranged places, at prearranged times.
Westwood Native Recreates a Taste of Victorian England
Westwood, MA – Westwood is home to hefty handful of chain coffee shops (count them: four Dunkin Donuts shops and one Starbucks).
But if tea is more of your cup of . . . well, tea, you’re in luck. There’s one of those too, and in the area, thanks to one Westwood native who took her love for vintage tea products to the next level.
In early 2011, Sarah Erlandson opened Fancy That – A Tea Boutique, which sits comfortably on Washington Street/Rte. 1-A in Walpole, a short drive from Westwood.
NYIGF Offers Free “Market Readiness” Series for Exhibitors
Beginning in April, a monthly series of free “Market Readiness” webinars – addressing marketing and selling strategies, tradeshow operations and lead follow-up – will be offered to New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) exhibitors.
Shop Provides Unique Style
Broken Bow, NE – Stylish is a word that does not do Lisa Moody’s boutique, The French Table, justice.
With a wild array of original art, home décor and furnishings, The French Table, located at 822 South C in Broken Bow is a visually stunning shop and far from ordinary.
Since opening in December of last year things have been looking up for Moody.
“It’s going crazy mad,” she said. “I’ve sold so much already.”
Gourmet Housewares Suppliers Debut New Products at January NYIGF
Leading gourmet housewares suppliers unveiled a variety of new products and programs at the January edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Based on the successful premiere of the Gourmet Housewares Show® at NYIGF in August 2011, many suppliers chose to return during the January Show in order to preview new 2012 collections and gain additional exposure to gift and home buyers.
Dogeared Jewelry Presents: The Dogeared Bridal Collection Catalog 2012
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand known for innovative designs and a cool California aesthetic, is proud to present the Dogeared Bridal Collection 2012, featured in a 34-page catalog. To celebrate all things “I Do,” the collection offers gorgeous jewels that can be worn and treasured long after the wedding celebration.
“Jewelry is one of the personal touches that makes a wedding unique.
Yankee Candle CEO Harlan Kent to Appear on CBS’s “Undercover Boss,” Friday, March 30th
Harlan Kent, CEO of Yankee Candle, America’s premium candle company, will journey through the inner workings of his company on the hit reality series “Undercover Boss,” Friday, March 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
From the first day in 2001 when he walked into Yankee Candle, Kent saw how much Yankee Candle employees cared for their company and their product. Now, nearly 11 years later as the company’s CEO, he wanted to ensure that driving dedication was still intact.
GLM Names Falkenberg Vice President/Show Director, New York International Gift Fair
GLM has named Christian Falkenberg Show Director, New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), effective immediately. Falkenberg – a GLM vice president and 20-year tradeshow industry veteran – has been NYIGF Show Manager, since 2008.
Unique and Sweet Treats at The Chocolate Truffle
North Reading, MA – Besides hand-rolled truffles, The Chocolate Truffle on Main Street in Reading houses extra large peanut butter cups, chocolate pizzas and gift sets. If you want to buy extraordinary chocolate, this store is the place to shop.
The shop has been featured on the Phantom Gourment, Fox25 and Rachael Ray and sold at Ryers, Homegoods and other locations nationwide.
The chocolate shop originally opened in Woburn in 1990. Current owners Erin Calvo-Bacci and Carlo Bacci took over the business in 2003, and moved it from Woburn in 2006.
Pink Zebra Boutique Good Fit For Town’s Core
Gilbert, AZ – When Lisa Peterson began searching for a location for her boutique two years ago, downtown Gilbert wasn’t on her mind.
“I had searched all over the Valley for a spot,” Peterson said. “One night I thought ‘I need to go down to downtown Gilbert.'”
Peterson’s real estate agent had suggested the Heritage District from the time she began helping her, but she didn’t understand why the location was ideal for her store, Pink Zebra, a clothing and gift boutique.
14 Tips For How to Use Pinterest For Business
By now you have no doubt heard about Pinterest, the virtual “pin” board (aka online scrapbook) that is the current social media darling.
Precious Moments, Inc. Announces New Marketing Program With Snap Retail
With more and more consumers making their retail purchases via the Internet, it is incumbent on retailers to seek out innovative ways to reach their customers where they shop. To achieve this goal, Precious Moments, Inc. is working with Snap Retail, the leading provider of online marketing and sales solutions for retailers at the local level.
“We are very excited about this new relationship,” said Scott Bryson, PMI Executive Vice President.
Food and Drink Samples a Highlight of the Indiana Artisan Marketplace
Cabernet balsamic truffles and strawberry rhubarb margaritas are just two of the new concoctions visitors can sample at the Indiana Artisan Marketplace March 31 and April 1.
Cerno’s Fresh Modern LEDs Light Up the Architectural Digest Home Design Show
Cerno’s prolific design studio continues to capture the at- tention of the design community with their revolutionary modern LED light fixtures. Cerno will be joining KOO de Monde at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94, in New York City.The show will run March 22-25, and Cerno will be located at booth #133 in the KOO de Monde pavilion.
Architectural Digest is one of the longest running and most respected publications in the architecture and design world.
Planet Dog’s New Orbee-Tuff Mazee is an Engaging, Rewarding and Fun Puzzle Toy for Dogs
Planet Dog is thrilled to announce the launch of its Orbee-Tuff® Mazee™, an interactive dog toy that features a maze for treats inside of an Orbee-Tuff ball. After years of development, the socially responsible pet industry leader is proud to offer dog lovers an innovative and stimulating toy like no other.
“Orbee-Tuff Mazee is our fresh take on the interactive toy, stimulating puzzle craze,” says Kristen Smith, Planet Dog’s Brand Ambassador.
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Aims to Inspire
Dallas Market Center today announced that the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market being held March 22-25 will focus on inspiration through product, visual displays, stories of retailers giving back, seminars, and much more. The Market is held in conjunction with the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market and the Dallas Western Market.
“March Market is an excellent, once a year, crossover buying opportunity for attendees,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center.
ELK Group International Expands Footprint, Relocates to New Showroom at Las Vegas Market
World Market Center Las Vegas today announced that ELK Group International, a home furnishings leader made up of eleven brands including the recently announced partnership with HGTV, will expand its presence at Las Vegas Market and relocate to a larger showroom as it gears up for Summer 2012 Las Vegas Market, July 30 – Aug. 3, 2012.
The company is transitioning from a 1,336 square-foot showroom located in Building A, Suite 347 and a 2,926 square foot showroom in Building A, Suite 455 to a 10,176-square-foot showroom that will be located in Building A, Suite 416.
Midwest-CBK and Colonial Announce “Passport to Success” Sweepstakes Winners
Two independent retailers will be packing their suitcases and traveling to Paris on Midwest-CBK and Colonial Candle as winners in the companies’ first “Passport to Success” sweepstakes. Randomly selected from thousands of entries, winners include Koula Louras, owner of Rand & Euclid Shell/Express Gifts in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, and Jessie Latt, owner of Parkview Nursery and The Boston Fern in Aberdeen, South Dakota. As prize winners, Louras and Latt were presented with the opportunity to choose from a trip for two to Paris or the Bahamas.