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New “The Collection by Colonial Candle” Lights the Way to Luxury
Colonial Candle, national brand leader in premium candles and accessories, introduces The Collection by Colonial Candle, a new luxury fragrance collection featuring elegant three-wick 16-ounce candles available in five exclusive scents. Exquisite, trend-driven fragrances include Gardenia and Peony, Red Currant and Quince, White Jasmine and Freesia, Seagrass and Papyrus and Ebonywood and Nectarine. Featuring contemporary color glass containers with an elegant 4C Colonial Candle foil logo, each candle is packaged in a luxurious gift box designed with Colonial Candle logo pattern.
Colonial Candle Travels the World to Bring Retailers New Destinations Fragrance Collection
Colonial Candle, national brand leader in premium candles and accessories, introduces its first Destinations fragrance collection evocative of renowned locations across the globe, including the luxurious island getaway of St. Barths, the summertime bliss of Cape Cod, and the allure of exotic Marrakesh. Each of these three Destinations segments includes four exclusive fragrances designed to transport you to each destination. All Destinations fragrances are available in 22-ounce, 8-ounce and 3.5-ounce signature oval jars, as well as glass votives.
Colonial Candle Introduces Exclusive, New Fall and Holiday Fragrance Collection
Colonial Candle, national brand leader in premium candles and accessories, introduces 10 new and exclusive fall and holiday candle fragrances designed to spark holiday memories and create new seasonal favorites. Colonial’s new collections will debut in showrooms across the country during winter 2012 markets, earlier than ever before to provide retailers with an extra opportunity to boost fourth-quarter sales.
New Reps for Designing Ducks
Designing Ducks has announced that it has new sales representation in the United States. Designing Ducks has had continued growth through 2011 and looking forward to the winter 2012 shows with a very exciting new product line for retailers.
Designing Ducks has partnered with Cathy & Co., Inc in the TOLA an MINK areas, and 225 Unlimited Inc. in the Southeast Region. Ivystone Group is representing the Mid- Atlantic, and Midwest. The New England area is represented by Shea Associates. The Rocky mountain Territory is represented by RMTA.
Puffins Gift Shop Moving From Watch Hill into Mystic
Mystic, CT – The Puffins gift shop in Watch Hill is moving to downtown Mystic, taking over a 1,700-square-foot space where the vacated Puritan & Genesta health food store once did business.
Puffins owner Margot Carlson, who ran a similarly named shop in Mystic many years ago at Factory Square, had been operating her retail store on a seasonal basis in Watch Hill for more than a quarter century.
Local Business Spotlight: Pondelek’s Florist and Gifts
Hellertown, PA – Located on Main Street, Pondelek’s Florist and Gifts is one of the oldest continuously operated businesses in Hellertown.
Opened by Alfred Pondelek in 1942, the business began in Bethlehem and later relocated to Hellertown. The Pondelek family originally ran five greenhouses, before consolidating and relocating to their current location at 1310 Main Street seven years ago.
“I pride myself on gifts at every price and including local products in the shop,” said current owner, Jacqueline Bodor.
Pop-up Gift Shops
Temporary holiday stores are opening all over town, offering everything from local arts and crafts to a workshop curated by Gaga.
The Monocle Order.
Artists & Fleas at Chelsea Market
88 Tenth Ave., nr. 15th St.; 917-488-0044; artistsandfleas.com
A Williamsburg art market transplants its fashion and design wares into a 4,000-square-foot industrial space at Chelsea Market.
Date: Dec. 15–31; 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
The Shiny Squirrel
Beats by Dr. Dre
67 Greene St., nr. Spring St.; 646-454-1961; beatsbydre.com
Every Day’s a Holiday at New Asbury Avenue Store
Ocean City, NJ – At a time when many small retail stores are closing, Kathy Johnson opened two.
A visit to one of Johnson’s shops is a delight for all the senses.
The array of Christmas merchandise at Kathy’s Holiday at 11th Street and Asbury Avenue is arranged by theme and color, a visual treat for the eye. The aroma is that of Butterfly Kisses, a candle scent specially created to replicate the smell of her shop. There are handmade-in-America crafts to touch, decorating and design tips to hear, and gourmet coffees to taste during open houses on the weekends.
Jane Shasky – Expressions of Gratitude, New Look, New Successes With Recent Licenses
For watercolor artist Jane Shasky, gratitude is an on-going theme throughout her work. Having undergone a life challenge recently, Shasky’s art has evolved, becoming even more vibrant as a result of her personal growth. Jane Shasky is one of several compelling artists represented by Alicia Dauber, principal of Licensing Liaison.
“I’ve been blessed with so many wonderful friends and opportunities and have a huge sense of gratitude for life itself,” explains Shasky.
IBISWorld Forecasts Holiday Sales to Grow 3.3 Percent in 2011
Los Angeles, CA – After a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday, overall holiday expenditure is expected to increase 3.3 percent to $64.3 billion, according to industry research firm IBISWorld. During the six-week period from Nov. 1 through Dec. 25, lingering unemployment will keep holiday retail sales from hitting pre-recessionary levels, despite the decline in aggregate household debt. However, retailers can still expect an uptick across all holiday categories.
IBISWorld expects consumers to spend 3.4 percent more on gifts this year, compared to 2010.
Gift Store Moves to Annville
Annville, PA – Strip mall or quaint, downtown Annville? For Laurie Stewart, the decision was pretty simple.
Stewart, owner of Stewart’s Gift Peddler, recently moved her business from a space in the Cleona Square shopping center to a cozy shop next to the Allen Theatre on East Main Street in Annville.
“We really like the quaintness of Annville, the college town,” she said. “The feel of this building is a little more ‘us’ than the Cleona store.”
Announcing PB&J: The Preview for Baby & Juvenile
Dallas Market Center, the world’s most complete wholesale resource, today announced plans for PB&J: The Preview for Baby & Juvenile, a new trade event for mass market retailers created as a joint venture with the Toy Industry Association (TIA).
Hampton Argent Debuts Textured Brocade Flatware
Hampton, a leader in innovative flatware, cutlery, barware and kitchen solutions, introduces the sophisticated new Argent Brocade pattern. Brocade offers a textured pattern that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to touch. The Hampton Argent Brocade collection will make its premiere at the New York Tabletop Show – October 25-28 – Forty One Madison Avenue.
“The new Hampton Argent Brocade collection pairs elegant design and sensuous texture,” states Suso Balanza, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Hampton.
Dallas Hotels Offer Discounted Rates During January Market
Dallas Market Center, the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced that Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering discounted nightly rates during the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, taking place January 18-24, 2012.
“January Market is a critical time for buyers, and we want them to have affordable hotel options while in Dallas,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center.
Christine Adolph – Continued Success in the Marketplace and on Display at CHA
MHS Licensing will debut the latest designs from Christine Adolph as well as the talents of their other award winning artists again this year at the winter CHA Show in Anaheim (booth #1841 – License & Design section). This will be their 8th year in a row showcasing their art properties at the CHA Show and have been regular exhibitors since the License and Design section was first added in 2005.
Christine’s innovative techniques and design processes led to her early success in the craft and hobby market.
Alexa’s Angels Announces Strategic Partnership with Roman, Inc.
Windsor, CO – Alexa’s Angels, a leading gift jewelry manufacturer recognized for its innovative and stylish designs that inspire, signed a Letter of Agreement with Roman, Inc. to have its lines sold in Roman showrooms nationwide, in addition to rep agencies where Roman is represented. Furthermore, as part of a long-term strategy, the companies are exploring additional opportunities that could lead to major sales growth and expansion.
This change in representation will become effective January 1, 2012.
OneCoast Announces Two New Vendors to its National Division: Natural Life and Patience Brewster
OneCoast is announcing the addition of two new vendor partners to its National Division line package, Patience Brewster effective December 1, 2011 and Natural Life effective January 1, 2012. The addition of the two lines reinforces the company’s goal of partnering with premium vendors to continue to provide quality representation to their independent retailers nationwide.
“We are thrilled to be representing Natural Life and Patience Brewster”, says John Keiser, OneCoast CEO.
BizBox Adds 25 New Employees to Support Rapid Growth
BizBox™, the new solar-powered mobile marketing tool that allows businesses to take their products and services directly to their customers, has tripled its staff over the past month, adding 25 new team members and positions to the company. <>BizBox CEO Rick Sikorski said the additional staff are in areas of sales, marketing and training. Sikorski plans to hire up to 300 sales representatives and is actively recruiting prospects for the positions nationwide.
“The dramatic interest we’ve already experienced in BizBox is driving this growth,” said Sikorski.
International Market Centers Announces Promotions in Leasing Divisions
International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC), the world’s largest operator of premium home furnishings, gift and home décor showroom and exhibition space, announced promotions of four key members of its High Point N.C.- and Las Vegas-based leasing teams.
FundHub Partners is Hiring Nationwide
FundHub, the first sales agency focused on the fundraising channel announced they would be hiring sales associates nationally. Sales positions are now available for talented, entrepreneurial candidates to represent leading vendors from the Gift, Home and Apparel industries. FundHub’s limited line package is exclusive to 12 vendors. Vendors include Mud Pie, Boston International, C & F Enterprises and Grace Direct.
“At a time when unemployment is reaching historical levels, we are excited to offer numerous opportunities nationwide.