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Fenton USA Introduces New 2012 “Made in America” Beads and Teardrop Earrings
Fenton USA has just introduced more than 30 new designs in its line of Made in America glass beads and Teardrop Earrings. In addition to new handpainted designs, this new collection includes Aurora, Glassato, Three Dimensional, and Vasa Murrhina beads.
Aurora beads feature swirls of color and gold to create a shimmering aura. Glassato beads are created from sparkling coralene glass that is melted into multihued beads. Vasa Murrhina is a Fenton Art Glass treatment from the 1970s that lives again in wearable art.
Plum Added to Chalkboard China’s Colors Collection
Just in time for Easter and the spring season of blooms and sports, Chalkboard China introduces to its COLORS Collection one of 2012’s most popular design and decor colors, a rich, royal purple rightfully named “Plum”.
Plum falls in line flawlessly with the eight other colors making up Chalkboard China’s COLORS Collection launched back in January of 2011. While it’s a feminine touch perfect for home decor, hostess gifts, and party favors, the purple ensures sports enthusiasts won’t be left out. Baltimore Ravens and L.A.
Lil’ Cutesies Twins in Stroller by JC Toys Wins Doll of the Year Award (DOTY), Facebook Sweepstakes to Follow
JC Toys has received a 2012 Doll of the Year Award for the Lil’ Cutesies Twins in Stroller! The award was presented to JC Toys in the Children’s Play Doll category. The awards ceremony was held on January 27th during the IDEX Doll Show in Orlando, FL.
The fun-filled Lil’ Cutesies Collection is part of the Designed by Berenguer play line. Throughout 2011, Lil’ Cutesies dolls enjoyed a successful introduction within different markets around the world. The 2012 additions to the line include new outfits and a fun play Buggy!
JSC Oceana Introduces Calli
JSG Oceana is pleased to announce the introduction of their newest design, Calli. This unique free-formed Art piece is so versatile and beautiful! Use as an exquisite centerpiece, art dis- play, or gift. And who would have thought such a beautiful art piece and serving piece would be able to go from the oven, to the microwave, to the table, and then to the dishwasher.
Calli becomes a one-of-a kind masterpiece; created by free-formed molten glass and individually hand- formed by our glass artisans.
Yankee Candle Announces Pure Radiance Top Fragrances
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced its most popular fragrances within its new contemporary candle line, Pure Radiance. After just a few weeks of availability, the three best-selling Pure Radiance scents are:
After Dark™ — Enjoy an enchanted evening with this nocturnal mix of night air, garden herbs, rich woods and musk.
Beachfront™ — Escape to a place where the air is filled with the sounds of the waves and the scents of summer blossoms.
Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market Delivers Double-Digit Increase in Attendance
For the third year in a row, the Gift+Home show at Winter Las Vegas Market 2012, held January 30-February 3, far exceeded expectations with strong traffic and sales created by an uptick in consumer confidence, scores of new gift vendors and a surge in gift retailers.
Market officials reported a 22 percent increase in gift buyer attendance over Winter 2011.
Faith Nicole Introduces Campus Craze for Spring 2012
With so many customers using Flaunt travel bags and accessories around college and high school campuses across the nation, Flaunt’s 19 year old designer, Faith Nicole, has decided to expand on the market with Campus Craze! Flaunt’s Campus Craze collection launched in January 2012 adding in two new solid colors for a total of four colors that are great to carry to football games, sorority events and school events across the nation. Campus Craze consists of Tote Bags, Sidekicks and Coin Cases in Solid Blue, Solid Black, Solid Red and Solid Orange.
Working on the First Coast: Catholic Store Offering Inspiration
Jacksonville, FL – With today being Ash Wednesday, the launch of the Lenten season leading to Easter is here, which means business for Queen of Angels Catholic Store.
The shop specializes in religious gifts, books and jewelry. It has been in business for about 10 years, the last eight under the ownership of Maureen Gallavan and her husband. She oversees three employees at the shop at 11018 Old St. Augustine Road in the Mandarin Central shopping center.
The 66-year-old Gallavan said she throws her life into the Roman Catholic store.
Mustard Tin opening March 1 in St. Lawrence Centre
Massena, NY – After eight years of traveling around St. Lawrence County trying to find a home for her business, Linda Dalton has returned to Massena and the St. Lawrence Centre mall.
“I’ve been in business with the Mustard Tin for eight years, and I’ve been in many locations,” Ms. Dalton said. “I’ve been in little towns all over, and I decided I might as well open in the mall.”
The Mustard Tin is a gift shop selling primitive-style decor items such as candles, tarts and tart warmers, signs, garlands, lamps, night lights, wreaths, pottery, stars and potpourri.
Rhinoceros, Where You Can Learn and Play
Haddonfield, NJ – Bernadette May flings open the door of her five-month-old shop on Kings Highway with a greeting you can’t refuse: Let’s play!
That’s just what visitors to the Rhinoceros Gamery and Toys will do. The shop is irresistible and if you begin to shy away from trying your luck at a game built around dice or cards or puzzle bits, May will step in with encouragement and simple hints.
New Toy Store Opens In Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Beach, NY – A new toy store, called Mother Goose Toys, has opened in the former Beach Realty storefront at 87 Main Street in Westhampton Beach. The store is a second for owner Alex Dank, of Remsenburg, who has been the proprietor of Mother Goose Toys in Sayville for the past eight years.
“We always wanted to open a second store,” said Dank.
Cooking Up Some Soap in the Factory/Kitchen
St. Anthony, ID – A love of handcrafted soap has morphed into a small business for Amy Grows.
With help from her husband, Walt, son, Casey, and a loyal customer base, the Camas Creek Soap Co. has grown to the break-even stage.
“We’re somewhat self-supporting,” she says during a tour of the company’s factory, supply room and show room – also known as her kitchen and laundry room.
Since the company launched two years ago, she’s sold soap from Island Park to New Zealand and from Spain to the Midwest.
Kenny’s Old Fashioned Candies Brings Back Original Candy Box Spirit
Cantonsville, MD – Back in the good ol’ days, the Candy Box, located on Frederick Road across from Seminole Avenue, was a popular place to stop in and get some penny candy, or Bottle Caps, or chocolate—really any kind of candy you can imagine. Then the owners left Catonsville for a few years and sold the shop, leaving the Candy Box name with the new owners. Now the owners have returned and opened a new candy store, just not with its same name or location.
Buy Local: Buying Local’s Our Sentiment
Grimsby, UK – With retail experts predicting that the Great British high street could soon become a thing of the past unless something is done to preserve it, the message from local business leaders is clear – “use us or lose us.”
That is why the Grimsby Telegraph has teamed up with the Lincolnshire branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to launch Your Life: Buy Local – a campaign to show you how making small changes to your spending habits can help save the high street and put more money back into the local economy.
As part of the campaign, we have launched
David Harounian Receives Coveted AmericasMart Atlanta President’s Award
Harounian Rugs International chief executive officer David Harounian has received the coveted President’s Award, which is conferred at the sole discretion of the AmericasMart Atlanta president and chief operating officer as the highest honor bestowed upon an individual in recognition of supreme professional and personal accomplishment.
The President’s Award was personally presented to Mr. Harounian January 16 on the stage of the 2012 America’s Magnificent Carpets® Awards event by AmericasMart president and chief operating officer Jeffrey L.
Tecumseh Shop Carries Gifts For all Occasions
Tecumseh, MI – For a long time, Lisa Mattison Roberts and her family had wanted to own their own store, even to the point that as they lived in various places around the country, they took notes on the shops they came across.
The dream finally came true when Roberts and her mother, Ann Mattison, opened Rock Paper Scissors at 102 W. Chicago Blvd.
Shop Talk : A Visit to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Gift Store
Martha’s Vineyard, MA – How would you love to have a place to shop for gifts that are either made on the Island, inspired by the Island, or made by a self-sustaining community, all at a nonprofit venue? A visit to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Gift Shop offers you just such a place.
The MVH Gift Shop, which was opened 18 years ago with the help of Karen Bressler, has moved locations within the Hospital and Windemere buildings over the years, but it has never changed its scope.
“We found that gift shops actually are primarily used by the employees, which surprises people,” Ms.
Cash Mobs Sweep the Business Market
Cleveland, OH – Move over “flash mobs” — there’s a new kid in town. “Cash mobs” are the latest rage in Cleveland — and small business owners love it.
A group of people on a Cleveland, Ohio street corner haven’t been told where they’re going.
They’re part of a Cash Mob, following instructions from Facebook and Twitter to show up and look for the guy in the funny-looking hat.
After a few minutes, the Cash Mob takes over Big Fun Toys, an independent toy and gift store.
North Bend Woman Opens Floral and Design Business
North Bend, NE – First and foremost, Lynda Cerny is a florist.
Like typical businesses in small towns, though, Floral Creations N’ D’Signs at 130 W. Seventh St. in North Bend, wears many hats.
“When I answer the phone I say, ‘Floral Creations,’ but the reason I added N’ D’Signs to the name is because I have a vinyl cutter and I can do wall work and signage,” she said.
Crafts, scrapbooking, gift items, home decor and a tea room add to the diversity that is common among North Bend businesses, she said.
Design Design Inc. Introduces the Latest in Happy Hour Accessories
Forget what’s showing up on runways this season, the latest couture is in happy hour.
The West Michigan based personal expression company launched Party CoutureTM in 2012 to add even more flair to their wildly popular cocktailing product category. The line features bottle attire and beverage huggers to dress the average wine selection, or cool can of your favorite drink, in the latest fashions.
The launch features a dozen new items with gem-studded embellishments, satin accented trim and hilarious one- liners.