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Pearlessence Trumps Home Fragrance Products
By Staff - 05/14/2008
New York – The Trump Organization is partnering with home fragrance vendor Pearlessence Ltd., Cleveland, to create a collection of home fragrance products. More

Random House Acquires Watson-Guptill
By Staff - 05/14/2008
New York — Random House bought Watson-Guptill Publications, whose art instruction, craft, photography and reference books sometimes cross over into the gift marketplace. More
Franz to Open First U.S. Permanent Showroom; Burnes Expands Showroom at AmericasMart
By Staff - 05/13/2008
Two gift and decorative accessories companies, Franz Collection and Burnes Home Accents, tapped Las Vegas and Atlanta, respectively, as locations for showroom expansion. More
Russ Q1 Juvenile Sales Up, Gift Down
By Staff - 05/13/2008
Oakland, NJ — Russ Berrie and Co. first quarter results included a modest net sales increase of 1.1 percent, a result of higher sales in the infant and juvenile segment. More
Applejack Acquires Boehm Porcelain
By Staff - 05/12/2008
Manchester, VT — Applejack Art Partners acquired E.M. Boehm Inc., which has manufactured porcelain sculptures since 1950. More
Exchange to Drop Lenox Stock
By Staff - 05/12/2008
Eden Prairie, MN — The New York Stock Exchange will suspend trading in Lenox Group Inc.’s common stock. More
Tradeshow Week: MMPI to Add Exhibit Space to New York's Pier 94
From "Tradeshow Week" - 05/09/2008
New York — Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. reportedly is planning major expansion of trade show space at New York's Pier 94. More
CBK Rewards Reps and Managers
By Staff - 05/08/2008
Union City, TN – CBK rewarded its top sales representatives at the company’s 10th Annual Sales Achievement Club at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. More
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