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New Creative Gives Customers “Extreme Makeover”
(Milford, OH) — New Creative Enterprises (NCE), a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor living décor and gift items, continues to be a trendsetting leader in outdoor living with innovative changes that have revolutionized the way manufacturers conduct business with retailers.
A final bow
The curtain is falling on one of the last retail stores on Capitol Square.
After 23 years, the Ohio Theatre Gift Shop will close for good at the end of the month — a victim of many of the same trends that have crippled Columbus City Center.
“It’s just a lack of business,” said Shirley Kiger, one of 46 volunteers who operate the nonprofit store next to the Ohio Theatre on E. State Street.
“The economy has hurt us, and we don’t have much walk-by traffic.
Karen Cole Paper to Exhibit at AmericasMart Atlanta `
MANAKIN SABOT, Va. — karen cole paper announces plans to exhibit its line of whimsically hand-illustrated stationery at AmericasMart Atlanta Gift Show on January 9-13, 2009.
Along with the launch of a newly redesigned website karen cole paper will be showcasing fresh stationery designs created from original illustrations designed by artist, Karen Bullard.
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Las Vegas Design Center Delivers Education, Inspiration
(Las Vegas) — Design-savvy individuals craving the very latest details about the world of interiors will be able to get inspired—thanks to Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center Las Vegas.
From art to architecture and sustainable design to high fashion, Las Vegas Design Center is delivering a high dose of inspiration in its new programming calendar.
Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center Las Vegas (495 S. Grand Central Parkway) is a design resource open year-round.
Top it Off Offering More than Ever in Kids Line
BOSTON, MA – Top It Off is proud to announce its expanded line of accessories for babies and children. Ribbon belts and flip flops are two of the most popular categories in the Top It Off product line of women’s accessories, and both are now available in the TIO Kids line. The charming ribbon belts are available in a variety of colors and patterns and feature a silver D-ring buckle. The flip flops coordinate with the women’s flip flops so customers can achieve a “Mommy & Me” look.
Tea rooms in southeast Minnesota cultivate a tradition
Fall is a great season for cultivating the tradition of afternoon tea. With its popularity soaring as a healthful and inexpensive beverage, now is the time to head into a tea room for a cup of pleasure.
What exactly is a tea room? In my visits throughout the area, I have found that a tea room is a place where you can relax and sit down in a quiet atmosphere. Each owner capitalizes on his or her assets to make the tea room unique.
Tea rooms can be found in most every kind of building imaginable, from old banks and barns to Victorian and cottage-style homes.
Pittsburgh’s eclectic Strip District boasts unique shops, fare
Pittsburgh, PA — The smells of basil, Chinese food, fish and baked goods linger in the humid air along Penn Avenue, mixing with the sweat and grime of packed sidewalks and outdoor vendors. Children cling to their parents’ hands, and young couples stroll leisurely while elderly people zip in and out of stores they have known for generations.
It’s Saturday at Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, an area stuffed with mom-and-pop businesses, gourmet food stores and offbeat gift shops.
He’s got a gift for promotion
San Gabriel, CA – When David Hornberger worked as a banker, he never dreamed that one day he’d be selling ideas for promotional goodies to corporations.
But now, long into what should be his retirement years, he’s banking on those goodies.
The 77-year-old San Gabriel businessman has parlayed his experience as a bank executive into a career as the owner of Hornberger Companies, which sells promotional gifts to corporations – the kinds of gifts firms hand out to market themselves.
Pencils, hats, key chains, greeting cards, crystal, badges, towels, jackets, calculators …
7WNY announces permanent and temporary exhibitors for fall market
NEW YORK – At this fall’s New York Tabletop Market, buyers at 7W New York will find a whole host of new resources to shop. The building is proud to announce three top-tier permanent brands will be showing for the first time in their own permanent spaces: Arc International, Robbe & Berking and Sieger.
In addition, a growing list of temporary exhibitors has signed on to take advantage of the 11th floor Market Suites.
New Creative gives customers “Extreme Makeover”
(Milford, OH) — New Creative Enterprises (NCE), a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor living décor and gift items, continues to be a trendsetting leader in outdoor living with innovative changes that have revolutionized the way manufacturers conduct business with retailers.
Sayville businesses eye First Friday plan to boost sales
More than a dozen specialty shops line the long block on Sayville’s South Main Street between Railroad Avenue and Collins Avenue.
From wall street to main street
As people try to figure out what a government bailout of financial institutions means in their own lives, there are still strong differences of opinion about whether it’s needed.
Disputes about whether the government or free market should correct the current crisis led to the House rejection of the $700 billion plan Monday, sparking a nearly 778-point Dow Jones nosedive, the largest one-day plunge in history.
It also was what drove the market back up Tuesday.
Questions remained even after the Senate’s approval Wednesday of a modified plan that might have a greater chance o
T’s with ‘tude
Wearing civic pride on your sleeve (or torso) just got a whole lot hipper.
Yes, it’s finally fashionable to declare an unabashed love of Columbus, sending a kitschy message to your Los Angeles friends: Y eah, I’m from Ohio — what of it?
A growing crop of area artisans, some using only a silk-screen printer and an Internet connection, are creating T-shirts with a satirical (yet loving) take on regional identity.
Think cassette tapes and cornstalks; or lightning bolts, surfers and smokestacks.
Resident returns home, starts business
Jill French was just looking for a place to make a present for her grandson when she stumbled on something more – a business plan.
The former South Lyon resident was living in Florida at the time, and visited a combination coffee shop/pottery painting shop to make the gift.
‘Girlfriends’ gift shop not afraid to walk a little on the wild side
Turkey Creek, TN — Turkey Creek’s newest shop is a little bit ‘wild.’
The Wild Pineapple, a gift shop aimed toward women, opened Friday, Sept. 26.
“It’s a lady’s gift boutique and our tagline for the store is ‘Where girlfriends go shopping,'” said Patty Gail White, owner, pictured above.
“It’s designed to be the place you go anytime you need to buy a girlfriend a gift,” she added.
The store carries wide ranges of products geared toward babies, preteens, teenagers, college students, working women and beyond.
Juried Pavilion Introduced at the Buyers Market of American Craft
(Baltimore, MD) — A new, juried pavilion of museum-quality crafts will be the centerpiece of the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Feb. 13-16, 2009, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
“The AmericanStyle Gallery Pavilion fills a need by creating a destination on the tradeshow floor for the galleries that cater to high-end collectors,” said Christine Kloostra, show director.
Mud Pie Partners With PureRed Creative
(Atlanta, Ga.) — The award-wining international gift company, Mud Pie, is excited to announce its new agreement with PureRed Creative, a Georgia-based communications company that specializes in results-driven creative services, including branding, design, photography, web design and visual merchandising. As Mud Pie’s new creative agency, PureRed will provide a new creative concept and look for the company’s 2009 catalog series: Baby, Gift, Holiday and Initials.
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Downtown getting Uptown gift shop
Columbia, SC — Uptown, a new business specializing in personalized gifts, is locating on Main Street in the old Capitol News stand location near Gervais Street.
A Dunkin Donuts franchise is also to open next door in the old Capitol Cafe storefront.
The gift shop is the type of business identified as lacking in a recent retail study commissioned by City Center Partnership.
“It’s a business that is going to appeal to the downtown worker, but will also appeal to the tourist market,” said Amy Stone, the partnership’s retail recruiter.
Politicians fight to save Main Street
Purcellville, VA — The shop on Main Street, with its neatly stacked bottles, gourmet cheeses and glass case full of fancy chocolates, will soon be closing for business.
People just are not interested in excesses these days and sales have dwindled.
“People stopped going out and shopping; people stopped having parties,” said Duane Harris, the owner of Purcellville Wine and Gourmet.
Mattel, Hasbro Say Most Holiday Toys to Be Under $20
Mattel Inc. and Hasbro Inc. said most of their toys will cost less than $20 this holiday-shopping season as cash-strapped parents temper impulse purchases amid the U.S. economic slowdown.
Mattel, the world’s largest toymaker and seller of Barbie dolls, will offer High School Musical 3 dolls for $14.99 each and its Color Me Gemz Jewelry Box for $19.99.