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Idea of the Week: Magic Coffee Cup Lures Shoppers to Mall
Promoting a shopping centre could be a dry task but one of Sri Lanka’s leading malls combined ground-breaking technology and an international publishing phenomenon to create an award-winning campaign.
The latest Harry Potter title, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was launching in the country and Odel wanted to ensure shoppers came through their doors rather than visiting a rival outlet.
So, one day a week before the book hit the shelves, on a table in the in-store coffee shop, a cup of coffee was placed beside a mocked-up copy of the book which carried the message “Boo
Peking Handicraft sets trend with Punctuation Pillows
(San Francisco, Calif.) — Peking Handicraft, an international manufacturer and wholesaler of home textiles, decorative accessories and giftware, continues to be a trendsetting leader with its 2009 debut of Punctuation, a unique, fashion-forward collection of punctuation and symbol-themed pillows.
The stylish hooked pillow collection features nine modern designs in a contrasting display of bold primary colors: Exclamation Mark, Dollar Sign, Number Sign, At Sign, Asterisk, Ampersand, Percent, Question Mark and Semicolon.
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Gourmet Housewares show makes a splash with new marketing campaign
(White Plains, NY) — Showcasing the most elite in the gourmet products industry for 33 years, the Gourmet Housewares Show is unveiling a fresh and upbeat marketing campaign to reflect the remarkable energy the 2009 show has embodied with the timing, location and strategic transformations.
The Gourmet Housewares Show advertising agency, Eric Mower Associates, created a cutting-edge campaign to capture the essence of the re-positioned Show in San Francisco.
High IntenCity presents HSM3 collection
(FAIR LAWN, NJ) — High IntenCity presents a jewelry collection dedicated to the HSM trilogy and puts a specialty touch on an assortment of High School Musical pieces that land a lead role in tween wardrobes everywhere!
The theatrical release of High School Musical 3: Senior Year focuses on the cast of characters as they prepare to say goodbye to one another and head off to college. Of course, before their farewells, they must take one more bow in their annual East High Wildcats High School Musical.
Planet Dog Foundation actions speaking louder than woofs
(Portland, ME) – The Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog’s non-profit arm, is proud to announce the recipients of their Fall grant cycle.
Green ‘Shop Totes’ conserve natural resources
(RICHMOND, Va.) — The age-old question “Paper or plastic?” has been answered. The answer is neither – “I have my own!”
Only reusable bags are the solution for today and the future. With great pleasure, Calypso Studios introduces you to a new program; S.H.O.P. Totes (Start Helping Our Planet) slated to debut October 2008 and ship January 2009.
BIODERBE Says ‘Open Sesame’ to Youthful Skin
(Florence, Italy) — We know about the health benefits of cooking with sesame oil, but what about the oil’s skin care benefits? BIODERBE, an Italian manufacturer of natural skin and hair care products since 1966, is keenly aware of the skin care benefits and offers a new, FDA-approved organic skin care regime, using sesame oil to reduce under-eye puffiness and dark circles.
Sesame oil has been used for thousands of years as a healing agent, and research shows that it offers multiple benefits for the skin, including rich antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.
Homespice Decor Debuts Out-Durable Colors
(Tucker, GA) — Homespice Decor, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of braided rugs and accessories, debuts two new color combinations in its popular Out-Durable braided rug collection for 2009: Spruce and Midnight Moon.
The new Out-Durable colors are the perfect accent to any room of the house or outdoors, on patios and decks. The Out-Durable braided rugs are made from Olefin, a miraculous durable synthetic polyester that is soft to the touch, however stain resistant and stands up to the elements.
‘Save the ta-tas’ gear sells fast at hospital gift shop
Weston, WI — The gift shop at Saint Clare’s Hospital is putting some fun in the fight against breast cancer.
The store has started selling T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, bumper stickers and other items bearing the words “save the ta-tas,” a slang word for breasts. Five percent of sales go to The Save the Ta-tas Foundation for breast cancer research, according to the foundation’s Web site. So far, the foundation has raised about $200,000.
“We can’t keep them in stock,” said Lori LaPorte, manager of Gifts from Saint Clare.
‘Christmas Shoppe’ opens in downtown Leeds
Leeds, AL — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – at least in downtown Leeds. The Monkey’s Uncle has opened its Christmas Shoppe, a first for Leeds, across from Covenant Bank. Co-owner Tim Jennings said the shop has been great in many ways. “Well, first Leeds didn’t have [a Christmas shop] and second, we always do so much Christmas stuff every year at The Monkey’s Uncle, that we needed another location for all of it,” he said.
Ecowood Displays adds four new models of B*Green Hangers to bamboo clothing line
(Mount Shasta, CA) — ECOWOOD Retail Displays announced today that they have added four new models of bamboo clothing hangers. Two new adult models were introduced, as well as two new children’s. This brings the number of models up to 16 models in this line.
The new models include: 17″ Adult Traditional Flat with notches, rubber strips and bar; 17.5″ Adult “Swoopie” with notches, rubber strips and locking bar; 12″ Child “Swoopie” with notches and rubber strips; 12″ Child “Swoopie” with notches, rubber strips and drop clips.
2009 CHA Winter Show: Turn Your Passion Into Profit!
(ELMWOOD PARK, NJ) – The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) announces that two-time Emmy award winner and crafting enthusiast Deborah Norville will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 CHA Winter Convention & Trade Show.
In her presentation entitled Turn Your Passion Into Profit! Using the Power of Positive Thinking to Reach Your Goals, Norville will share her lifelong love and passion for crafting and stories of a rich family history that passed on valued skills and crafting traditions to the next generation.
Thinkfun aligns staff, sets for growth
(Alexandria, VA) — When ThinkFun, the leading creator of Mind Challenging Games, recently appointed John Esteban Chief Operating Officer, one of his first priorities was to align the company with its Core Values of innovation, passion, and fun. Remaining true to its mission, empowering the world to become better thinkers, the ThinkFun alignment has begun in the sales, product development and finance departments.
David Butler has been hired as the Sr. National Sales Manager. Mr.
Dogeared Presents: Ten Great Gifts for Any Occasion
(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — So many holidays, so many special occasions, so many wonderful people we want to acknowledge. Some of the best gifts come in small boxes: personal treasures with big messages. Here are some favorites.
Karma: Dogeared’s popular new line, Lotus Karma, features earrings, bracelets and necklaces in gold dipped and sterling silver.
Aeromax donates 2,700 pirate costumes
(Lake Barrington, IL)- Award-winning Aeromax, makers of the Get Real Gear line of children’s and adults’ costumes, has just donated 2,735 pirate costumes to Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), just in time for Halloween.
The costumes, which retail for $49.95, were made with a slight imperfection. President Mark Levine decided that they did not meet Get Real Gear’s high quality standards and deemed them unfit for retail sale.
“Instead of trying to recoup the cost of making these costumes, we saw it as an opportunity to help children across the country,” said Levine.
5 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
(AMBLER, Pa.) — In our fast-paced, hectic world it’s easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday season. The new book 75 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Holidays by Kathy Davis and Patrick Regan (Andrews McMeel, $9.95, September 1, 2008, hardcover) reminds us to pause and enjoy this wondrous time of year.
Featuring lavish cover flocking, ribbon bookmark, and Davis’ distinct, whimsical artwork, 75 Simple Ways to Celebrate the Holidays is brimming with inspiring sentiments such as:
Embrace the future
Honor the past
But live in the moment
Midwest announces call for entries in ‘Sparkle’ display contest
(Cannon Falls, MN) – Midwest, leading designer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents, premium Colonial Candle brand of candles and home fragrance products, and Delight brand of accents to brighten the home, celebrates the positive in the giftware and home décor industry, announcing a call for entries in its second annual “Show Us Your Sparkle” in-store display contest to honor and award independent retailers across the country for their innovation and creativity in retail display.
Woodstock Chimes Lends Support to Gilda’s Club
(Shokan, N.Y.) — Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, “chimes in” to support breast cancer awareness initiatives.
The retail before Christmas
Newport News, VA — On a sunny, 80-degree day last week — more than 15 days before Halloween — Wal-Mart employees in Newport News worked to put the finishing touches on their “Christmas Shop.”
And even though holiday music wasn’t playing yet, the smell of cinnamon hovered over customers as they walked past bright orange Jack-O-Lanterns to get to the Christmas trees.
It’s all an attempt by Wal-Mart, and other retailers, to jump-start the gift-giving season and combat steadily falling retail sales.
And there may be something to this early-bird theory.
Woodstock Chimes sends Chimes of Hope to Clubhouses across the country
(Shokan, N.Y.) — Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of precision-tuned windchimes, “chimes in” to support breast cancer awareness initiatives.