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New Hartford Shopping Center for sale
The New Hartford Shopping Center will be auctioned for at least $4.5 million next week, under the order of a State Supreme Court Judge.
The legal action is the result of a dispute between the owners of the 50-year-old shopping center on Genesee Street.
“The two parties have been feuding for years and that has resulted in litigation in a number of jurisdictions,” said Miami-based attorney Steven Mishan, who is co-counsel representing Canadian Four State Holdings Ltd.
Jumping Jack Press Unveils New Pop-Up Book; 2008 Easter Gift Book Builds on 2007 Launches
Mason, OH – Jumping Jack Press, the pop-up book imprint from Up With Paper, announced that it will be releasing an Easter-themed pop-up book in 2008, Kirby the Easter Dog.
The book will be available to retail in January, and will have a suggested retail price of $14.99. The 6.25″ square book features seven amazing spreads, including fun and fanciful designs, ingenious pop-ups, and intricate embellishments. The book also includes an interactive “count the hidden eggs” feature to encourage repeat readings.
OneCoast Expands Relationship with Napa Home & Garden
OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home decor, gift and collegiate products, has announced that it will sell and market the products of Napa Home & Garden in 49 states, effective October 1, 2007. OneCoast will sell Napa in the entire United States with the exception of southern California, southern Nevada, and Arizona.
“Napa is a terrific company that has unique products for outdoor and indoor living and entertaining,” said Ted Teele, CEO of OneCoast.
OKA b. Announces NEW Cruise and Resort Collection; Shoe Designer Creates Relaxing Styles Perfect for Holiday Getaways
Atlanta – Sail away with OKA b’s new Cruise and Resort collection!
High IntenCity Introduces Pre-made Gift Sets
High IntenCity’s original, interchangeable, charm jewelry program, CHARM IT!, introduces pre-made gift sets to the brand. CHARM IT! welcomes girls to the endless and exciting world of charms – all with a simple snap of a clasp. The new pre-made gift sets allow girls to create their own bracelet with a selection of themed charms.
Gift sets are packaged in a rainbow-striped box that doubles as a keepsake with a velvet insert and magnetic closure. A CHARM IT!
GHTA to Host Industry’s First Ever ‘Unconference’
The Gift and Home Trade Association, the industry’s non-profit professional trade association, announces that it will host the industry’s first ever “Unconference” one day prior to the association’s 2007 Annual Conference in La Jolla. Unlike a traditional conference, an Unconference is comprised of sessions where the content is created and driven by the participants.
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers Inc. Receives PIAS Graphics Award
Hendersonville, NC – Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc, receives the “Best of Category” graphics award from the Printing Industry Association of the South (PIAS) for the Spring 2007 Collection catalog.
Scriptina or Monterey? Version one or version three?
Acclaimed Artist, Gina Freehill, Joins Roman, Inc. First Line is “Peace by Piece”
Internationally famous artist Gina Freehill has signed an agreement to design lines of giftware and decorative accessories for Roman, Inc. The first of these is “Piece by Peace.”
Capturing the universal desire for love and piece, each item in the collection features designs expressing unity and compassion.
Tips from Tiffany’s
In the world of retailing, few items are as recognizable as the turquoise Tiffany box wrapped in a white satin bow. And — not coincidentally — even fewer American companies have enjoyed close to two centuries worth of growth and appeal as this venerable New York institution.
Tiffany has survived and prospered because its management always welcomed new talent, trends and marketing techniques.
Field of Flowers’ business blooms
Donn Flipse learned the floral business from the floor up.
“From the age of 8, I started helping around the holidays, sweeping up floors,” says Flipse, a third generation florist. “When I got out of [Dartmouth] college, I joined the family business full time.”
The family business was The Exotic Gardens founded by Flipse’s Scottish grandfather, Jimmy Donn, in 1914. The business was sold in 1989. In 1990 Donn Flipse founded Field of Flowers, billed it as a “fresh flower supermarket,” and expanded it to three South Florida stores.
Costco will reshape Lakewood Center
Lakewood – In what may become a growing business paradigm for regional shopping centers across the nation, Costco announced Monday its plans to take over the former Macy’s retail space at Lakewood Center.
When the 159,000-square-foot wholesale store with gas station opens in fall 2008, the Costco in Lakewood will be the first in Southern California to be attached to a shopping mall.
“I think it’s going to create a retail powerhouse here that will be unparalleled” in the Los Angeles area, said Skip Kuhn, vice president of development at Macerich Co., which owns Lakewood Center.
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Electra woman restores building, opens shop
Electra – Saving the past is a key to Electra’s future, said resident Janice Cranford.
That’s why she’s dedicated herself to restoring the old First National Bank building in downtown Electra.
“I’m probably one of the biggest optimists there is,” she said about the restoration project. “If you tell me I can’t do something, I’m more determined to do it.”
Jeweled purses, interesting lamps and other decorative items can be found at Antique Emporium along with new and antique furniture and paintings by famous artists.
Analysts Foresee So-So Holiday Sales Season
Holiday spending may mirror back-to-school trends, surging late in the season.
“This holiday will not be that bad for fashion,” said Marshal Cohen, chief retail strategist at The NPD Group.
A business blossoms in Wartrace
Emma Goldman had the right idea when she said, “I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.”
Everyone knows that flowers are a great way to say “I love you,” but little do people realize that when they send flowers to their loved ones they are really sending two presents: one, the flowers themselves and two, the surprise of receiving such a beautiful thing.
Whether they are sent incognito or with a name in large, bold capital letters, you can be sure that the person on the receiving end will appreciate the thoughtfulness just as much, if not more, as the beautiful bouque
‘A phenomenal deal’ New owner pays $1.3 million to purchase Portage Square Plaza
Wooster — A 33-year-old entrepreneur who started with a downtown gift shop has purchased nearly half of the shopping center along Portage Road incorrectly referred to as Hawkins plaza.
Jason Carrick purchased the building on the west end of the Portage Square Plaza from Earl Hawkins for $1.3 million.
Carrick has more than 50,000 square feet of retail space, which houses two of his four stores — Everything Surplus and Clothing Warehouse, Goodwill Industries’ thrift store and Dave’s Barber Shop.
Ex*Tracts Winter 2008 Date & Location Changes Announced
White Plains, NY – George Little Management, LLC (GLM) has announced that the Winter 2008 edition of EX*TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, will run Saturday, February 2, through Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. According to GLM this one-time shift – to Saturday-Wednesday from its traditional Sunday-Wednesday date pattern – was necessitated by venue availability in New York City.
EX*TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness
February 2-6, 2008
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Big Change in Store for Ex*Tracts in 2008
White Plains, NY – Following over a decade of growth, EX*TRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, will double in size to feature 150 companies when it returns to New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in February 2008.
American consumers are cutting back
New York — After months of speculation about how long American consumers can stay resilient to housing and credit woes, economists said Friday that last month’s retail sales weakness shows households are rethinking their spending habits.
The Commerce Department reported that total retail sales last month rose 0.3 percent, short of economists’ forecasts of a 0.5 percent rise.
Reserve shop adds local flair
Until this summer, flavored sticks of candy were the best-selling item at the Vancouver National Historic Reserve’s gift shop. That’s because the offerings there were limited.
Now the shop features racks of historical and locally themed books, apparel sporting the reserve’s logo and local food products beyond simple sugar treats.
Consumers could face higher toy prices
New York — Someone is going to have to pay all the extra costs of making toys safer.
For now, toy makers and retailers are sharing the burden, but that’s only expected to last until the holiday season.