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Douglas Still Sassy with More Sassy Pet Sak Intros
The newest Sassy Pet Saks™ from Douglas Company have hit the fashion runways, and the’ve got little fashionistas everywhere ooing and ahing. There are seven new flirty cute pet-carrying bags in all.
The concept of carrying around your favorite pet, or in this case plush animal, with you wherever you go in a beautifully designed handbag will never grow old. At Douglas Company the Sassy Pet Sak™ designs don’t shy away from bright colors and fun prints. Even their names are bound to tickle your curiosity and get you yearning for a sneak peek.
Mary Sullivan Harper Named AmericasMart Atlanta Senior Vice President
Mary Sullivan Harper has been named senior vice president of leasing for AmericasMart Atlanta’s Building Two permanent gift showrooms following her more than 14 years’ gift franchise leadership, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and chief operating officer of AmericasMart Atlanta and its AMC, Inc.
Shop at Brother John’s, ‘Where you can find The Good Book and a whole lot more!’
Lubbock, TX – Brother John’s shares the meaning of advent, “Like Lent, Advent is a preparatory season. It has significance because it is a season of looking forward and waiting for something greater; both for the annual celebration of the event of Christ’s birth, and for the time when Christ will come again.”
This advent season, come by Brother John’s in Redbud Center for great Christian gifts and decor that celebrate the meaning of Christmas.
Here’s what’s in stock:
Predictions up for Holiday Shopping Season, Good News for Retailers
As the Halloween decorations are stowed and the candy shelves cleared of all that orange-and-black packaging, retailers’ fancy turns to the biggest season of the year: Christmas.
Forecasters are predicting better-than gross domestic product results for the 2011 holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Few retailers, however, are waiting for the starting gun, with plans for midnight openings and pre-holiday sales in full swing.
Sharp Businesswoman Treats Newburgh
Newburgh, NY – On a brick-hard stretch of Liberty Street, where wind blows scraps of paper like leaves, passersby may find an oasis of sweetness and delight.
Opening the door to Simple Gifts and Goodies the first time can be a bit jarring, so sharp is the contrast between the aging urban downtown and the sparkling candy displays, ice cream counter and gift shop within.
A sense of community
Proprietor Nancy Colas grew up in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, earned a bachelor’s in sociology and worked in the admissions department of CUNY.
More Stores, People Take Advantage of Layaway
Tulsa, OK – Debt is a four-letter word in more ways than one.
So was layaway, once upon a time – or, at least, it wasn’t one used loudly.
Growing up years ago, if you didn’t have much money, you may have used a store’s layaway program, said David Pfeifer, manager of Helzberg Diamonds at Tulsa Promenade. That’s stereotypically the demographic people picture when the L word pops up.
Times have changed, as more stores – from national big-box retailers to local boutiques – are offering layaway, and more people are taking advantage of it, no matter what their income.
Local Jewelry Artist Brings Her Gems to Hingham
Hingham, MA – Framing Concepts Custom Framing & Fine Art Gallery in Hingham is pleased to welcome Liza Lentini of Liza-Jayne Jewelry as their exclusive jewelry artist.
Lentini, a jewelry artist and photographer from Braintree is now selling her creations at Framing Concepts’ new location at 105 South St. Framing Concepts moved into their new space in September. According to the Hingham business, the expansion allowed for more gallery space and furthering opportunity to cater to customers’ on-going requests to peruse original artworks by local artists such as Lentini.
Dog Chapman’s New Store Opens At Koko Marina
Honolulu, HI – Cheering fans lined up for the opening of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman’s new store at Koko Marina Shopping Center in Hawaii Kai Saturday.
The fans were eager for a chance to get an autograph and take a photo with Chapman and his wife. The popular reality show stars live in Hawaii Kai and decided to bring their gift shop to east Oahu. The shop is called Da Kine Dog House. It sells Dog the Bounty Hunter merchandise, clothing, books, DVDs and other items displaying the Dog’s image and personality.
“The neighbors are excited we’re here.
Christmas Season Begins at Grady’s
Canton, IL – A family tradition can start or continue next week at Grady’s Christmas Tree Farm open house.
On a quiet drive to the country, families will be able to enjoy a kickoff to their holidays. Grady’s will welcome visitors to the annual open house from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12.
You may be interested in the perfect fresh Christmas tree or fresh wreath, but don’t forget to visit the gift shop to see thousands of tree trimings and Christmas decorations.
Popular Chocolatier Returns to Derby Street Shoppes
Hingham, MA – See’s Candies will bring its chocolate confections to the East Coast once again when its holiday store opens at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham—just in time for the holiday season.
Fenton Glass Draws a Bead on its Future
Williamstown, WV – You really need a magnifying glass to appreciate the latest creations from Fenton Art Glass.
The Williamstown company, which earlier this year ceased making the collectible art glass pieces it had produced for more 100 years, recently introduced a line of handcrafted and exclusively designed art glass beads.
Holiday Gift Shop Offers Feast for the Senses
Beaver Dam, WI – Holiday Gift Shop exhibit chairman and BDAAA Gift shop manager Betty Singer has created a marketplace feast for the senses.
From fiber arts to fused glass, handmade ornaments to wire weaving, the Seippel Center is a hundred stores in one location.
New this year, the gift shop is featuring the works of Jo-Mar Ceramics of Waupun. Jo-Mar Ceramics and Glass, owned by artists John and Mari Loomans, opened in 1988 after the deaths of several family members. The art became a catharsis to draw them out of their grief.
St. Hilaire Candy Shop Gears up for Sweet Holidays
St. Hilaire, MN – In Sharon Hasby’s workshop, ’tis the season for chocolate — and for peanut butter, coconut and cappuccino, too.
Hasby makes candy year-round, but has the biggest sales during the holiday season. Hasby sells a variety of candy, most of it some variation of chocolate, from her store/candy-making shop in St. Hilaire. She also sells it at craft shows in northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota and at the Kruse-Inn gas station and convenience store in St. Hilaire.
Hasby has been making for about 15 years.
Romane Fragrances Rebrands to Tru Fragrance Redefining Its True Leadership Position in the Private Label Fragrance Space
In a strategic move to better position the company as a true leader in the fragrance space, Romane Fragrances announces today that it is re-branding to Tru Fragrance. A fragrance development partner that creates, manufactures, launches and markets private fragrance brands worldwide, the company provides retailers unique opportunities to intimately connect with consumers, unlocking enormous and untapped category potential.
FINDS Dallas Temp Show Expands, Offering More Vintage & Made in the USA Products
Dallas Market Center, the world’s most complete wholesale resource, today announced that the FINDS Dallas Temp Show, to be held January 20-23, 2012, will present hundreds of new resources for buyers including vintage and Made in the U.S.A. products. FINDS continues to grow year after year – a 30 percent increase over the past five years.
Wholesaler Opens Retail Boutique on Greenwich Ave.
Greenwich, CT – Two’s Company, a home decor and giftware seller, has opened a retail location for the first time in its 44-year history.
The company, based in Elmsford, N.Y., has operated since 1967 as a wholesale supplier to boutiques across the country, but recently made the move to open its own store in Greenwich.
Two’s Company’s new shop, which will hold a grand opening Thursday, mixes both the worldly and the local; its merchandise, from clothing, jewelry and scarves to picture frames, mirrors and home decor items, can be found nationally and internationally, yet the store on G
FundHub Partners With Grace Direct
FundHub, the first sales agency focused on the fundraising channel announced their new partnership with Grace Direct – parent company for Votivo, Bridgewater Candles and Greenleaf Gifts. Grace Direct is the latest addition to a line package that includes Mud Pie and Boston International and will be limited to 12 vendors exclusively. In addition to its sales force, FundHub will be leveraging their state of the art website that will debut in January to allow even the most remote of schools opportunity to participate in an exciting fundraising campaign.
Now Open at Lake Anne: Baby Blossom
Reston, VA – Baby Blossom, a boutique that features a wide variety of items for new parents, opened Oct. 29 at Lake Anne Plaza.
David and Bonnie Goldberg have owned the Baby Blossom store in Fairfax for five years. When it came time to expand, Reston was a good fit, says David Goldberg.
“We have always loved Lake Anne,” said Goldberg. “We have had many requests from customers from Reston, Ashburn, Sterling about opening up in the area.”