Illuminations Candles Back in Retail
A decade after Illuminations doused its flame in 2009, the brand is relighting it. Illuminations just landed its first new retail accounts at Tesoro, Tweak and Tesoro Fred Segal on Sunset Boulevard. To celebrate, there will be a ribbon cutting at Tesoro in Beverly Hills Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. The event will kick off Beverly […]
Tag Names Just Got 2 Have It! as New Agency in Southeast
Home décor and gift company tag will be represented by Just Got 2 Have It! in the Southeast region (Fla., Ga., N.C., S.C., Tenn., Ala., and Miss.) effective Dec. 15. “tag is thrilled to be partnering with Just Got 2 Have It!” said Chuck Fraelich, president of tag. “Their leadership team is forward thinking, and their high-energy business approach […]
Nora Fleming Mourns for Co-Owner
Family-owned business nora fleming lost its co-owner earlier this month after a traffic collision. “Our hearts are heavy to share that Jon Neidlinger, Nora’s brother and co-owner of nora fleming, passed away in a car accident on Sunday, November 3rd,” the company released in a statement Nov. 11. “As you can imagine for a small […]
Two’s Company Departs from NY NOW
NY NOW attendees will notice a missing presence in Javits this February. Two’s Company, a vendor that has shown at NY NOW (formerly the International New York Gift Show) for 50 years this year, is parting ways with the trade show. Retailers will know Two’s Company as one of the first vendors to welcome show […]
Sincere Surroundings Has New Digs in Atlanta
Sincere Surroundings is expanding its space and product selection in AmericasMart Atlanta. Just next door from their space in Southeast Marketing Showroom, they will house a new space for Sincere Surroundings product offerings. Building 2, Floor 3 in Suite 1353 is the new location where Sincere Surroundings will call home. The new space will allow […]
Women-Owned Indaba Celebrates Milestone 30 Years
In 2020, Indaba will celebrate 30 years as a home and lifestyle resource for retailers, designers and customers across North America. Founder and CEO Irene Held and her daughter, Alison Gillespie, are a duo who live by Indaba’s motto to “always be looking.” With eyes open to the beauty around them, Irene and Alison travel […]
Supporting Mental Health With Art Supplies
Faber-Castell USA, known for its high-quality professional art supplies and materials, has announced a new collaborative effort with the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). The AATA is the nation’s leading voice for art therapy and the organization will soon benefit from donations and support from Faber-Castell USA. “We believe in creativity for life, from childhood […]
Maxine Burton Awarded Top High School Honor
Maxine H. Burton, founder and president of burton + BURTON, was inducted into the 4th annual Forsyth Central Hall of Fame at Forsyth Central High School in Cumming, Georgia. The Hall of Fame recognizes distinguished alumni who have made positive contributions to the school as well as to the community. Burton grew up in Cumming and […]








