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| Here's the news for the week of February 10, 2010 |
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Announcement
Are initials right for your store? What letters are hottest? Find out at the Savvy Store Solutions blog. |
Forbes to Headline Home + Housewares Show’s Industry Breakfast
 Rosemont, IL – Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of the business magazine that bears his name, will offer his take on the future of the U.S. economy during the annual Industry Breakfast at the 2010 International Home + Housewares Show . <> |
GLM to Manage Greeting Card Assn.
 White Plains, NY – George Little Management (GLM) will take over managing the Greeting Card Association (GCA) effective August 1, at the conclusion of the current management contract with The Kellen Company.<> |
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Schylling to Pay Penalty to CSPC
 Washington, DC – Tin toys vendor Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, MA. has agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. <> |
Midwest-CBK Honors Sparkling Retail Displays
 Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK released the winners of the company’s third annual “Show Us Your Sparkle” in-store display contest for independent retailers. <> |
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GHTA Conference Early Registration Ends February 15
Grand Rapids, MI – Early registration for the Gift and Home Trade Association’s eight annual conference, “Jazz Up Your Business in the Big Easy”, will end February 15.<> |
Roman Inc. Gives to Haiti Churches
Itasca, IL – Christian gift vendor Roman Inc. donated 2,000 rosaries to impoverished Haitian churches.
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Offbeat News: Gift Giving on Facebook Gets Real
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Your 2 Cents Worth
When it comes to long-distance shopping, instant gratification takes a backseat to saving the pocketbook. More than half, 54 percent, of voters in last week’s poll say their online, catalog or phone customers prefer the cheapest shipping option. Only 8 percent go for the quickest shipping, and a surprising 39 percent don’t ship orders at all. Visit www.giftsanddec.com to vote in this week’s poll.
To comment on polls, poll results or to suggest a poll question contact mschwartz@reedbusiness.com. |
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For daily news updates visit www.GiftsandDec.com.
That's all for now.We'll be with you again next week - Meredith Schwartz, Business Editor
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