In The News from Gifts and Decorative Accessories en-us http://www.giftsanddec.com/ Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.giftsanddec.com/info/CA6441602.html) Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:00:24 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6575601.html?rssid=232 A new Upstate New York show to debut; CHA highlights general crafts; San Francisco showcases Romanian Glass artists and benefit shopping night; Orlando provides one-stop holiday sourcing. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:48:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6575471.html?rssid=232 New York — Vera Bradley, known for its stylish quilted handbags and travel accessories, is bringing its signature style to Barnes & Noble with a collection of totes, photo albums and more. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:51:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6574087.html?rssid=232 Here's some Christmas whimsy for your customers. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6575097.html?rssid=232 Giengen/Brenz, Germany — Plush vendor Steiff, which moved production to China four years ago in an effort to cut costs, is bringing it back to Germany. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:39:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6574077.html?rssid=232 These colorful fairies will help children's scrapes and bruises fly away. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:00:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6574604.html?rssid=232 Itasca, IL — Now that it's bought the 110 year old company, gift vendor Enesco LLC plans to extend plush manufacturer Gund's brand into new categories. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:28:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6574590.html?rssid=232 Eban Morgan, former president of Pickard China passed away on June 7 at his home in Winnetka, IL. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:12:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6574057.html?rssid=232 Help your customers put their best foot forward. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:30:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6574486.html?rssid=232 Appointments and honors from the Dallas Market Center, World Market Center Las Vegas, MOHR Access and The Chicago Market. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:01:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6574026.html?rssid=232 Your customers can show off their best photography. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:00:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6571835.html?rssid=232 Keepsake Storage Chest with faux leather and white stitched edging holds 50 ornaments. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:00:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6573458.html?rssid=232 Retirements, new hires and promotions at 41 Madison, the Intl. Home Furnishings Ctr. and Merchandise Mart Properties Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:06:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6573451.html?rssid=232 Olathe, KS – The Gerson Companies acquired tabletop and accessories manufacturer Gracious Goods LLC. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:50:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6571831.html?rssid=232 West coast soap retailer is now launching a wholesale line of soap and bath products promoted as all natural, eco- and animal-friendly, and “junk-free”. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:00:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6573232.html?rssid=232 Cleveland — Major greeting card publisher American Greetings Corp. reported results for the fiscal quarter ended May 30. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:50:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6573192.html?rssid=232 Ft. Worth, TX — Home retail chain Pier 1 Imports withdrew its proposal to acquire fellow retailer Cost Plus Inc., citing price concerns. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:37:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6571829.html?rssid=232 The Developing Intuition Deck by Shakti Gawain contains quotations polished into stand-alone meditations for each day or week. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:00:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6572434.html?rssid=232 White Plains, NY — Tradeshow producer dmg world media reorganized its business-to-retail division into three teams, eliminating 31 jobs at the company’s White Plains office. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:00:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6573030.html?rssid=232 White Plains, NY — George Little Management restructured the management team for the New York International Gift Fair. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:30:00 PDT http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6572992.html?rssid=232 Cleveland — Major greeting card publisher American Greetings obtained a temporary restraining order blocking the proposed sale of DIC Entertainment to Cookie Jar Entertainment. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:31:00 PDT