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Three Companies Receive Eco-Choice Awards at NYIGF
Three companies, from nearly 200 “green” products featured in NYIGF’s SustainAbility: design for a better world® display,received Eco Choice Awards for presenting the most innovative and environmentally responsible gift, home and lifestyle products at the winter 2012 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).
Final Report on Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld
The trio of consumer-goods fairs in Frankfurt – Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld 2012 – closed their doors on Tuesday after a run distinguished by increased visitor quality and a large number of international orders. Around 87,000 trade visitors (2011: 87,903, FKM certified1) from 155 countries contributed to the high level of satisfaction among exhibitors.
“Our trio of fairs is a genuine magnet for international buyers. And this is shown by the stable number of visitors.
Olney Chamber Launches Contest to Encourage Shoppers to Spend Locally
Olney, MD – Calling all shoppers and sleuths.
To encourage residents of greater Olney to shop locally, the Olney Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a contest — I Spy Olney.
The chamber has photographed items in 10 businesses in greater Olney. These photos will be posted to the chamber website today. To enter the contest, visit www.olneymd.org.
Americans to Pull Out All the Stops This Valentine’s Day
Love may not cost a thing, but consumers this year are set to spoil their friends, family and loved ones this Valentine’s Day in a very big way. According to NRF’s 2012 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGinsight, the average person celebrating the holiday will shell out $126.03, up 8.5 percent over last year’s $116.21 and the highest in the survey’s 10-year history.
New and Expanded Showrooms Add Excitement and More Variety As Atlanta Apparel Mart Showcases the Latest Fashions
Atlanta Apparel Mart’s newly revamped fashion runway shows, targeted seminars and networking events aimed at increasing sales and growing a retailer’s business, as well as a significant list of new and expanded showrooms have upped the anticipation of buyers, designers, retailers and fashion bloggers as AmericasMart presents the year’s first Atlanta Apparel Market, Feb. 2-6 (Temporaries Feb.
Grandoe & Icon Partner to Create Unique “Wearable Works of Art” in Gloves & Slippers
Grandoe, a company with a 100 + year heritage of producing the finest quality leather products is proud to announce its collaboration with ICON to introduce ICON for Grandoe and ICON for Smartdogs – a collection of leather gloves and slipper shoes of incomparable style and quality.
Trollbeads Launches Eye-Catching 2012 Spring Collection
Trollbeads, the original bead and bracelet Company since 1976, unveils the exquisite Spring Collection which features a wide range of new designs in sterling silver, Italian glass and 18ct gold. With a total of 33 new products, including 12 new glass beads and two new sets of earrings, the 2012 Spring Collection covers a mix of refreshing spring colors and a captivating coffee table theme.
The collection is inspired by the intricacies found in nature during the springtime.
Play is Happening In NY and You’re Invited to Join In!
In just 11 short days Douglas Company will be showcasing their newest product at the 109th International Toy Fair in New York City, and we want you to be on the cutting edge of all that fun! Douglas has loads of new fashion items, tons of whimsical fun, in addition to their well-loved classic breeds and two brand new licenses!
You do not want to miss out on a single item. While you are getting your appointments together be sure to email Douglas’ Marketing Manager Erika Radich at eradich@douglastoys.com or feel free to give her a call at call (603)-352-3414, Ext.
Zak Captures the Feel of the Islands with the New Caribea Color Story
There’s a certain feel to the Caribbean islands. A feeling of calm. A feeling of tranquility. A feeling that life is simpler than we tend to make it. It’s a feeling that anyone who has ever spent time in the Caribbean wants to bottle up and take back home with them. Zak Designs has found a way to help people do just that with its newest color story for 2012.
A blend of tropical and island colors, Caribea is designed to bring the ethnicity of the Caribbean into kitchens anywhere.
Aurora World Announces All New Plush Lines for Infants, Toddlers
Aurora World Inc. (http://www.auroragift.com) today announced details for three brand new plush gift lines geared towards new parents and their children. Infants and toddlers can get cozy with Aurora’s western-themed Lil’ Howdys, an interactive collection of Crinkle Friends “Brights,” and Quizzies – a plush line using the most luscious and comforting fabric in the marketplace.
Trollbeads’ Legal Battle With Lund Settled by Danish Courts in Resounding Victory
2012 marks a pivotal year for Trollbeads. In addition to an already impressive first quarter sales growth in the United States Trollbeads has a new reason to celebrate. Trollbeads parent company, Lise Aagaard Copenhagen A/S has completed a resounding victory in its arbitration case versus Lund Trading. The Danish court has determined that Lund Trading was in material breach of its exclusive distribution contract and that its termination on January 25, 2011 was justified and lawful.
Business Spotlight-It’s Time Clock Shop
Clarksville, TN – What is more appropriate than giving the name It’s Time Clock Shop to your store that is in the business of helping people keep track of time.
Anderson Businesses Cross Promote for Mutual Success
Anderson, CA – “Shop local” is a new buzz phrase that has been popularized by local businesses trying to promote sales. Now, the concept is taking off in Anderson in two very unique ways.
It is being called Shop Anderson Tuesday, it started back in October, businesses offering discounts on what is generally their slowest day of the week.
Work of New Artists Up at Gift Shop
Payson, AZ – After being open less than three months, the artisan shop Crafters Cubbies has added the work of four more local artists.
The shop, at 626 N. Beeline Highway, now has the work of 32 Rim Country artists and crafters for sale. Each artist’s work covers a different area, from knitters, jewelers, scrapbookers to now a scrimshaw, pencil artist and photographer.
Owner Rebecca Acord said her goal for the shop is to offer a place for local artists to sell their wares and give residents a place to pick up a one-of-a-kind gift or collectible.
Evolution, Natural History Store Of Dreams
NewYork, NY – The best part of any kid’s trip to the museum is the gift shop. After hours of being saturated with way too much information and walking around for hours, tired boys and girls (and dutiful parents) pile into a room filled with colorful geodes and anatomically-correct plush tarantulas, something ‘educational’ for the bedside table.
Sure, that’s cool and all, but there’s a store down the street that’s stepping it up.
Poulsbo’s Saisons Boutique Blooms With the Seasons
Poulsbo, WA – Buying a retail shop in the middle of a recession would seem like a risky move, but for Erin Whitson, lack of guarantees was nothing unusual. Whitson and her husband, Dick, have been self-employed nearly their entire careers.
After 24 years as a Realtor on Bainbridge Island, Whitson wanted a change of scenery.
“I was getting burned out and I wanted something that would uplift my soul,” she said.
Although she hadn’t considered a retail store, when she learned about Les Saisons in downtown Poulsbo being for sale in 2009, she decided to take a look.
Buyers Crowd World Market Center Winter Session
Las Vegas, NV – Expect to see more gift items coming out of the Las Vegas Market in the future.
As the furnishings design industry descended on the World Market Center for opening day of the winter 2012 Las Vegas Market, center CEO Bob Maricich said the fastest-growing segment is gifts.
Nationally, home gifts is a $60 billion industry, and Maricich sees an opportunity to add to the Las Vegas Market’s product mix, which is heavy with furniture, sleep products and home decor.
“There are seven small, regional markets for gifts West of the Mississippi and they’re all failing.
Six “Best New Product Awards” Presented at Ex-Tracts
Six companies were presented with EX•TRACTS® Best New Product Awards today, with Royal Apothic receiving “Best of Show” honors for its Heroes & Aristocrats collection. EX•TRACTS, one of 10 divisions of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), runs through Thursday, February 2, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
In addition to the “Best of Show” distinction, EX•TRACTS awards are presented semi-annually in five categories: Bath & Body; Beauty Accessory; Cosmetic & Fragrance; Natural/Organic; and Packaging.
Five “Best New Product” Awards Presented at Winter 2012 New York Home Textiles Market Week
Five companies participating in the winter 2012 Home Textiles Market Week® in New York were presented with “Best New Product Awards” today, with Qi receiving the “Best of Market” award for its Plaited Cable Blanket.
Four Accent on Design Exhibitors Awarded for Excellence
Four companies exhibiting in Accent on Design® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) were presented yesterday with Accent on Design Awards recognizing excellence, innovation and creativity in product or booth design. Accent on Design runs through Thursday, February 2, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
“Our judges bring decades of design innovation and experience to the selection process,” said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior vice president.