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Variety Adds Spice to Tekamah Shop
Tekamah, NE – It was just one of those mornings.
Susie Wissmann was waiting on customers at her multi-faceted business.
That day, six women were seated around a table waiting for coffee and sweet rolls. A man had called, saying he’d forgotten that it was his wife’s birthday and needed a gift. Another man was at the counter wanting an anniversary present for his spouse.
It could have been an ordinary day at Master’s Hand Candle Co. & Gift Shop in Tekamah.
A Frame Above and The Hodge Podge Shop in Jackson Expanding, Moving
Jackson, MI – A custom framing and gift shop and a women’s resale clothing store are moving and expanding their businesses downtown next month.
A Frame Above, 120 E. Cortland St., will be moving to 135 S. Mechanic St., which will soon be The Hodge Podge Shop’s former location.
Wendy Clifton, owner of A Frame Above, said her store has outgrown its space. The new storefront will have 30 more feet of space in the showroom and 20 more feet of space for the framing room, she said.
“I’m so excited about this move,” Clifton said.
Gifted a Homemade Addition to Main Street Jackson
Jackson, CA – Specializing in Amador County-made items, the boutique simply called Gifted opened in June in Jackson.
As evidenced by the wide range of clever and creative items lining the approximately 900-square-foot store, the name of the new shop refers to both the ideal nature of the items for gift-giving, as well as the talents of the artists, designers and makers of the products on display.
GaGa’s Workshop Kicks Off
New York, NY – Barneys New York, the luxury specialty retailer, announced their Holiday 2011 campaign: GAGA’S WORKSHOP.
Bacup-based Company Plans Move to David Goldie Shop on Skipton High Street
Skipton, UK – A “unique” shopping experience specialising in Russian and Eastern European teas, cakes and gifts could be setting up in one of Skipton’s most established shops.
Bacup-based The Russian Tea Rooms Ltd claims Skipton is ideal for its expanding business which aims to serve exotic tea, pastries and gifts to visitors.
And it is hoping to open up in the former David Goldie’s outdoor clothing shop at the top of the High Street which closed last month after 35 years.
Baby Boom Business
Ireland – ENTERPRISE: Having babies proved the catalyst for these parents to set up their own businesses. And, while it can be very challenging, it gives them the flexibility that is so valuable to have with children, writes GRAINNE FALLER
EVERY CHILD is different but there is one universal truth about babies – having one changes everything. All of a sudden, going out for a quick pint or even popping to the shop for a packet of biscuits becomes a lot more complicated than it used to be.
Sleep becomes like an addiction.
Arizona Retail Sales Swell 7.5%
Phoenix, AZ – Arizona retail sales grew 7.5 percent in June compared with a year earlier, with growth strongest among motor-vehicle dealers, the Arizona Department of Revenue reported.
Overall sales rose to $3.8 billion, with growth reported across a variety of categories.
Luxury Retail Sales Soar to New Record
Macau – Local retail sales reached a new record high of MOP 9.6 billion, up 39 percent year-on-year, in the second quarter of 2011. Business volume has been growing non-stop for the past 12 months as visitor spending soars but now seems to be slowing.
Luxury goods remain the most important business for the retail sector, according to the latest data released by the Statistics and Census Bureau yesterday.
Calendar Bulletin: NYIGF 2012 Dates Announced
GLM has announced 2012 dates for the winter and summer editions of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), the nation’s premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace.
Winter 2012
New York International Gift Fair
Including Accent on Design® featuring A+™ Young Designers’ Platform, At Home featuring Home Textiles, Baby & Child, EX•TRACTS®, General Gift featuring Floral & Garden Accessories, On Trend and The Museum Source®, Handmade® Designer Maker, Handmade® Global Design, New York’s Newest, Personal Accessories featuring Details®, Studio and Tabletop. Sa
Early Success for Artist Christine Adolph
The summer trade shows once again proved to be successful for MHS Licensing thanks in large part to their new artist Christine Adolph. From kitchen textiles and home décor to stationery and greeting cards, Christine’s portfolio was in high demand during the 2011 Surtex, Licensing and Atlanta Gift Shows. “Having arguably the best art licensing trade shows in such a condensed timeframe can be a challenge.
On a Mission to Boost the Cathedral Gift Shop
Worcester, UK – A NEW manager has been appointed to run the gift shop at Worcester Cathedral.
The shop is an important source of income towards the £3,500-a-day running and maintenance costs of this priceless architectural legacy and centuries-old place of worship.
Bookstore Surviving Turbulent Economy
Topeka, KS – Bookstores across the country haven’t fared so well the past few years as the perfect storm of a stagnant economy intersected with the advent of a new dawn of electronic technology.
But a small, independently owned Christian bookstore has weathered not only the tough economy but also a change of location.
Deborah Dawkins, owner of Above All Books and Gifts, located in the Plaza 21 Shops at 2607 S.W. 21st, said her small shop is finding new ways of reaching out to customers both near and far in an era of e-books, Kindles and Nooks, and Internet sales.
A Mother and Son’s Offers a Variety of Goodies
Stone Mountain, GA – It seems that the Village has recently exploded with a number of new businesses this past year.
Having opened in June, A Mother and Son’s Gifts and Treasures fits into this wave of new shops. Owner Beth Griswold, a Stone Mountain resident since 1972, has a variety of merchandise in her store, from canvas paintings by local artists to Stone Mountain souvenirs, many of which she designs herself. She also specializes in laser engraving and customized framing.
Three Companies Receive Eco-Choice Awards at NYIGF
Three companies received Eco Choice Awards for presenting the most innovative and environmentally responsible gift, home and lifestyle products at the summer 2011 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).
The 4th semi-annual Eco Choice Awards, co-sponsored by NYIGF and GREENRetailer magazine, were bestowed to “green” gift and home products in three categories – Most Innovative, Most Sensitive Use of Materials and Most Sellable.
New Peppercorn Dip Mix From Gourmet Du Village
5 Peppercorn Dip Mix is the latest exciting dip variety from Gourmet du Village. Add a cup of sour cream, a cup of mayo and you’ve made a terrific homemade dip in no time. Full of zest with just the right seasonings, try it as a delicious spread on sandwiches, paninis or burgers.
Santa Mug and Saucer
Gourmet du Village, the #1 producer of specialty Hot Chocolate in Canada, makes over 25 different varieties and flavours of hot chocolate blends offered in a multitude of gift sets. This gift combines a single serving pouch of delicious hot chocolate and a wonderful gift set of a Santa mug and saucer.
S’Mores Flavoured Hot Chocolate
Gourmet du Village’s latest addition to their line of over 25 specialty hot chocolates is their new S’mores flavour. Gourmet du Village has the best tasting and best packaged collection of hot beverages.
Aurora World Signs Licensing Executive Jack Morrow
Out of the Box founder and former LIMA (Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association) president Jack Morrow has been retained as Aurora World Inc.’s (http://www.auroragift.com) new licensing agent, the company announced today. Effective immediately, Morrow will identify and pursue licensing agreements on behalf of Aurora.
Five Best New Product Awards Presented at Summer 2011 New York Home Textiles Market Week
Five companies participating in Home Textiles Market Week® in New York were presented with Best New Product Awards today, with Aalamwaar Textiles receiving the “Best of Market” award for its Mandela Pillow from the Tranquility Collection.
New Product Aims to Eliminate Shower Clutter and Add Design Flair
The Shower Niche Kit is an unique kit consisting of three coordinating products designed to eliminate commercial shampoo, conditioner and shaving cream bottles from the shower niche or bathtub ledge.
Kristi Gregory, of Charlotte, NC, developed the product out of personal experience. After she and her husband renovated their master bath, Gregory was pleased with her newly decorated space but was bothered by the gaudy commercial bath product bottles that sat glaringly in the shower niche.