News about leading vendors, show producers & gift industry organizations.
Service Organiztion Looking for Some Good 'Stuff' By Staff - 04/14/2008
Los Angeles -- Children in foster care will be getting some special attention next month: May is National Foster Care Month. And one organization in particular - My Stuff Bags Foundation - will be providing some major support. More
Card Assn. Lauds ‘Forever Stamp’ Success By Staff - 05/08/2008
Washington, DC — The Greeting Card Assn. (GCA) today said the Forever stamp’s popularity confirmed its economic value and convenience.
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Housewares Charity Raises $1.7 Million By Staff - 04/10/2008
Rosemont, IL — The Housewares Charity Foundation raised approximately $1.7 million at its 11th annual gala for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and America’s Second Harvest.
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OneCoast Chooses Salespeople of the Year By Staff - 03/28/2008
Pittsburgh, PA — OneCoast national sales agency named Russ Jones of New York as territory manager of the year and Tami Fugitt of Dallas as key account manager of the year.
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California Gift Show is Green with Commitment By Staff - 03/20/2008
White Plains, NY – Further fostering a commitment to eco-friendly initiatives, the California Gift Show is joining the Sustainable Furniture Council.
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WithIt Hosts NYC Design Scene Tour By Staff - 03/06/2008
New York — Women in the Home Furnishings Industry Today will host its first annual New York Design Scene Grand Tour Event, May 17–20, coinciding with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.
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GHTA Sets Sales Training Dates By Staff - 02/15/2008
Grand Rapids, MI – The Gift and Home Trade Association has set the dates for its 2008 training course — Selling in the Gift and Home Industry.
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OneCoast to Bring Water to Kenya By Staff - 02/14/2008
Pittsburgh, PA — OneCoast launched a partnership with non-profit charity: water to create clean wells in Kenya.
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Double Take- TableTop: Roses... Dinnerware just wouldn’t be the same without a selection of floral plates. This market, floral prints are rooted in tradition, whether incorporating large or small graphics, there is no mistaking the elegance of the patterns.
Double Take- Tabletop: All that Glitters Gold seemed to be edging out platinum this market. While both metals were shown, and many patterns are offered in both; gold appeared to be the was the favored hue.