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‘Cash Mob’ Fills Edmonton Boutique With Mass-Business
Edmonton, AB – “This is pretty sweet,” Peter Rychlik said to himself Saturday as he admired a fruit bowl fashioned from an old vinyl record in Carbon Environmental Boutique.
Tervis Appoints New President, Promotes from Within
March 9, 2012 – Tervis, the leader in insulated drinkware since 1946, is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Kaplan to President, Chief Brand Officer.
Board member, Patrick Redmond, was also recently named President and Chief Executive Officer of Tervis Tumbler Company.
“At Tervis, we put a strong emphasis on bringing in top notch talent to elevate the company” says owner Norbert Donelly.
It’s Beginning to Smell a Lot Like Christmas at NobleWorks!
What’s that smell? It’s the scent of NobleWorks’ hot-off-the-digital-press Christmas and fall holiday cards for 2012! The company is introducing 160 new cards for Christmas, Halloween and New Year’s that are sure to appeal to anyone with a sense of humor – from Millennials to Boomers.
Naughty and Nice Cartoons
NobleWorks’ new holiday introduction includes many hilarious holiday cartoons – plus a few on the naughtier side.
New York’s Newest Division Moves to Javits Center
New York’s Newest, one of ten New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) divisions, will move from Pier 92 to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for the summer 2012 market. This shift coincides with the repositioning of Artisan Resource™ – a new artisan production-sourcing event for U.S.-based importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers – to run for three days at New York City’s Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 92.
For the summer 2012 NYIGF, New York’s Newest will run Saturday, August 18, through Tuesday, August 21, in the Javits Center’s Hall 1E.
The Second Time Around: Retirement Was Short-Lived for Smithville Shop Owners
Smithville, NJ – In March 2011, after 16 years of selling antiques and collectibles in Barnegat, Dale and LuAnne Duff were approached by a businesswoman who offered to buy their business for cash. “She bought all our inventory, all our displays,” LuAnne Duff said. “We gave her everything.” The only thing the Duffs did not sell was the business name, Mrs.
Year-Round Green near the Morristown Green
Morristown, NJ – Common sense might dictate that Kathleen Hyland, co-owner of Ginty’s Irish Gifts, a longtime retail fixture on Dehart Street, would be busy Saturday during the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade down South Street.
Hyland won’t be in the store. She’ll be marching in the parade as she always has.
Community Needs Met by Special Store
San Antonio, TX – It’s a specialty store in a region where the merchandise is hard to find. On Friday afternoons, the small Northwest Side shop fills with customers.
Most arrive after attending weekly prayers at mosques across the city. They mingle, chat and browse the store’s Muslim-themed items, from head coverings, clothes and books to Arabic artwork of Allah’s 99 names. There are lotions and makeup crafted with processes acceptable to Islamic teachings. There are games, gifts and jewelry.
“I’d be lost without it,” said Hafsah Hafsi, a regular there.
Flower Power at Swoozie’s: Denver’s Sweetest New Store
Denver, CO – Swoozie’s officially opened today in Denver, with a flowery grand opening befitting a glorious spring day in the Mile High City. Swoozie’s, at 589 Fillmore Street in Cherry Creek North, revamped the old Hallmark store, adding zest and zing to a formerly dusty old corner.
“We have a little bit of everything,” said Swoozie’s President Kelly Plank-Dworkin, in Denver from Swoozie’s home base in Atlanta, to oversee the grand opening of Colorado’s first branch of this colorful and playful store.
I cozied right up to Swoozie’s.
Natick’s Five Crows to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Natick, MA – Once upon a time (10 years ago, in fact), three magpies decided to open a shop on Main Street. After a while, they needed to expand, so they flew over to a space on Court Street, and invited others to join them.
Style in Atlanta
The April Atlanta Apparel Market has NEW lines, NEW fashion shows, NEW events and NEW showrooms. Adding to the excitement of discovering what’s NEW for Fall 2012, buyers will continue to experience the NEW direction of Atlanta Apparel, with the upscale fashion show juried and produced by Goodrowe Hobby, multitudes of the latest lines and many new and expanded showrooms. Taking place April 12-16, 2012, April Atlanta Apparel Market is the must-attend, one-stop-shop for retailers to find what they need and write orders for Fall.
Scandle LLC Expands Eco-Friendly Product Line with Botanical Shave & Shower Foam
Scandle® LLC, the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of the award winning Scandle Body Massage Candle and other sustainable spa beauty products, today announces the addition of their 100% plant derived shave & shower foam just in time for spring breakers and traveling honeymooners during wedding season.
Designed for both women and men of all skin types, Scandle’s Shave & Shower Eco-Foam acts as “first-aid” for skin by virtually eliminating in-grown hairs, red bumps, razor burn, nicks, and cuts. In addition, the patented formula helps extend the life of razor blades too!
Trend-Setting WMF Launches New, Innovative Products for the U.S. Market
Innovation, functionality and attractive design are on the forefront when WMF Americas Group Inc.
Lucie, 17, May Be Youngest Shop Owner in the Country
Plymouth, UK – AN ENTERPRISING teenager who has opened her own shop could be the youngest shop owner in the country, according to researchers.
Lucie Balchin, aged 17, said she worked all hours to achieve her ‘dream’ of owning and opening her own shop.
The former Kingsbridge Community College student opened The Crazy Cow gift shop in Modbury on October 1 last year – 10 days after her 17th birthday.
Starrie Scott Dazzles Brac Visitors
Cayman Brac – Tourists love to purchase native things.
That’s why Cayman Brac resident Starrie Scott is carving out a name providing unique works of art – things only made in the Cayman Islands.
“What makes my art unique is that it is made right here on the Brac,” she said. “Anything that looks good and interesting to me, I use it and the tourists love it.”
Ms Scott’s best-selling pieces are turtles and fish made from silver thatch. They are small, light and easy to carry or send by mail.
One World Goods
Pittsford, NY – American humorist Mark Twain once admonished his readers not to “go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing,” he reminded them. “It was here first!”
Putting the “owing” question aside, a Pittsford nonprofit gift shop is helping people in developing countries make a living by buying handcrafts from fair trade vendors and selling them to Rochester area residents.
Young Owner Brings Candle Store to Smithville
Galloway, NJ – Ashley Cook wants potential patrons to know that all the soy-based candles in her store are hand poured. In fact, everything in her store is handmade.
Mostly, though, Cook just wants you to know that her store is there, and by there, she means in Historic Smithville, on the Village Greene side, next to the Crafting Cellar.
The Candlewyck Cottage opened on Monday, March 5 after spending two years at Woodland Village and four years overall in Cape May Courthouse. This is the store’s fourth location.
More Buying in to ‘Buy Local’ Effort
Imlay City, MI – The success of a recent “Buy Local” campaign has organizers and participating businesses eager to move on to the next phase.
Imlay City Chamber of Commerce Director Dana Dunlop reports that Phase 2 of the “Buy Local” campaign has concluded.
To maintain the momentum and energy of the campaign, the chamber and its Buy Local promotion co-sponsor, the Imlay City Downtown Development Authority, are making plans to roll out Phase 3.
The Tetris Company, LLC and Licensing Works! Announce Two New Sub-Agents to Launch TETRIS Brand Merchandise
The Tetris Company, LLC, the exclusive licensor of the TETRIS® brand, and its merchandising agent, Licensing Works! ®, signed two new sub-agents to launch new merchandise licensing programs. The Tetris Company welcomes aboard Grahame Allan & Company Pty Ltd. as well as Mondo TV Consumer Products as part of the global TETRIS family. The new partnerships will allow manufacturers and promotional partners to put the TETRIS brand to work for their consumer products throughout Australia and Southern European markets.
Venokado: A Whimsical, Wonderful WeHo Wine Shop
Los Angeles, CA – Johnny Carson once asked Bette Davis what’s the easiest way for an aspiring actress to get into Hollywood. Her response: Take Fountain.
Nestled in between the historic Sunset Strip and the equally historic Santa Monica Boulevard sits Fountain Avenue. Stretching from West Hollywood to Silverlake, it’s the best kept secret for people trying to avoid traffic on Sunset and Santa Monica.
The Bird in Hand is Worth Two Non-Local Shops
Holliston, MA – Looking for a great local shop with a plethora of unique gifts? If so, visit the Bird in Hand located at 763 Washington Street. You are sure to find the perfect gift, and you will be greeted by co-owners Margrit Price and Meredith Nunes – both of whom believe strongly in community and giving back.
“I had moved from England to Holliston in 2003. In England, I had been a teacher, but to be a teacher here I would essentially have needed to requalify,” Price said.