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Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.giftsanddec.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551515-Industry_Experts_Discuss_Digital_Stationery_Links_Future_at_NSS.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551515-Industry_Experts_Discuss_Digital_Stationery_Links_Future_at_NSS.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:31:32 GMT NEW YORK - Industry experts from Twitter, American Greetings, Crane & Co. and the Wall Street... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551301-SnapRetail_Holds_Online_Marketing_Summit.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551301-SnapRetail_Holds_Online_Marketing_Summit.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:23:18 GMT PITTSBURGH, PA - SnapRetail will hold an Online Marketing Summit for retailers, May... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551206-National_Candle_Association_Sees_Solid_Year_Ahead.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551206-National_Candle_Association_Sees_Solid_Year_Ahead.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:21 GMT WASHINGTON - The National Candle Association (NCA) concluded its annual trade show meeting and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551184-Latina_Moms_Like_Musical_and_Bilingual_Toys_Dolls_for_Boys.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551184-Latina_Moms_Like_Musical_and_Bilingual_Toys_Dolls_for_Boys.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:25:57 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Latina moms like musical and sports toys, bilingual play and think it's fine... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551160-American_Greetings_Halts_Shipment_to_Clinton_Cards_Acquires_Debt.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551160-American_Greetings_Halts_Shipment_to_Clinton_Cards_Acquires_Debt.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 09 May 2012 19:15:51 GMT CLEVELAND - American Greetings Corporation has acquired all of the outstanding debt of Clinton... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551140-Moms_Want_Gifts_for_Mother_s_Day_Prefer_Phone_Calls_and_Greeting_Cards.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551140-Moms_Want_Gifts_for_Mother_s_Day_Prefer_Phone_Calls_and_Greeting_Cards.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:14:43 GMT AUSTIN, TX - A Shoppers Trend Report by RetailMeNot reveals that 73 percent of moms want a gift... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551103-Mobile_Payment_Reader_Available_to_Retailers_at_Retail.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551103-Mobile_Payment_Reader_Available_to_Retailers_at_Retail.php?rssid=20921 Tue, 08 May 2012 19:13:33 GMT TROY, MI - The PayAnywhere smartphone credit card reader will be available to merchants of all... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551102-MMPI_and_L_A_Mart_Set_California_Gift_Show_Dates_Thru_2019.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551102-MMPI_and_L_A_Mart_Set_California_Gift_Show_Dates_Thru_2019.php?rssid=20921 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:18:34 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA - In a move that demonstrates MMPI's long term commitment to the Los Angeles... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550936-Sandow_Media_Acquires_Fred_Segal_Brand.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550936-Sandow_Media_Acquires_Fred_Segal_Brand.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:21 GMT NEW YORK - Sandow Media, parent company of Gifts and Decorative Accessories, has acquired the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550815-Mother_s_Day_Gift_Sales_Expected_to_Soar.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550815-Mother_s_Day_Gift_Sales_Expected_to_Soar.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:19:09 GMT WASHINGTON - Mothers are in for a big surprise - or several - with gifts sales expected to soar,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550808-Vera_Bradley_Fans_Visit_Company_Hometown_Stock_Prices_Drop.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550808-Vera_Bradley_Fans_Visit_Company_Hometown_Stock_Prices_Drop.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:35:45 GMT FORT WAYNE, IN - More than 62,000 Vera Bradley fans went on a pilgrimage to the company's... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550768-Licensing_Roundup_April_26.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550768-Licensing_Roundup_April_26.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:38:57 GMT RJM Licensing, Wendy Bellissimo and Pretty Ugly licensing... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550675-Whereoware_Adds_New_Clients_Enhances_App_and_Website_Features.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550675-Whereoware_Adds_New_Clients_Enhances_App_and_Website_Features.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:17:47 GMT WASHINGTON — Whereoware gets new clients for the Spotlight iPad sales app and ehances its... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550650-Omni_Sales_to_Acquire_Rep_Firm_L_L_Wright_Associates.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550650-Omni_Sales_to_Acquire_Rep_Firm_L_L_Wright_Associates.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:04:01 GMT DALLAS - Dallas-based Omni Marketing and Sales Group has signed a definitive Letter of Intent to... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550621-Shopatron_Gains_Growth_in_Gifts_in_Q1.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550621-Shopatron_Gains_Growth_in_Gifts_in_Q1.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:32:26 GMT SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Shopatron, the global eCommerce site for branded manufacturers, saw an... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550443-FundHub_Seeks_Three_New_Vendors.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550443-FundHub_Seeks_Three_New_Vendors.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:25:47 GMT FALLS CHURCH, VA — FundHub is accepting applications for three new vendor partners within the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550379-Brandwise_iPad_Sales_App_Debuts_at_High_Point.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550379-Brandwise_iPad_Sales_App_Debuts_at_High_Point.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:41:36 GMT LAKEWOOD, CO — Arteriors will debut the new Brandwise VMi iPad sales app at this year's High... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550349-Totsy_Reveals_Motherly_Shopping_Habits.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550349-Totsy_Reveals_Motherly_Shopping_Habits.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:39:03 GMT NEW YORK — Shopping mothers are spending more on beauty, home decor and furnishings and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550240-Global_Sources_Responds_to_Recent_Trading_Halt_at_NASDAQ.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550240-Global_Sources_Responds_to_Recent_Trading_Halt_at_NASDAQ.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:10:06 GMT HONG KONG — Global Sources' executive chairman, Merle A. Hinrichs, issued a statement... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550228-LIMA_Picks_2012_Excellence_Awards_Nominees.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550228-LIMA_Picks_2012_Excellence_Awards_Nominees.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:51:05 GMT NEW YORK — The International Licensing Industry Merchandiser's Association (LIMA) named 85... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550187-Joseph_Joseph_Wins_Patent_Case_in_China.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550187-Joseph_Joseph_Wins_Patent_Case_in_China.php?rssid=20921 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:49:26 GMT NEW YORK — Contemporary kitchenware makers, Joseph Joseph, win patent case in China after a... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550162-Merchandise_Mart_Merges_Showroom_Floors.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550162-Merchandise_Mart_Merges_Showroom_Floors.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:43:24 GMT CHICAGO — The Merchandise Mart will reconfigure the current gift showroom floors in an attempt... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550156-MoMA_Taps_Design_Ideas_for_North_American_Distribution.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550156-MoMA_Taps_Design_Ideas_for_North_American_Distribution.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:13:36 GMT NEW YORK — The Museum of Modern Art MoMA Wholesale Products Division has appointed Design... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550097-Stationer_Smock_Launches_Dirty_Gold_Awareness_Campaign.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550097-Stationer_Smock_Launches_Dirty_Gold_Awareness_Campaign.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:05:51 GMT SYRACUSE, NY - Letterpress stationery and invitation manufacturer Smock has launched a... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550013-Michael_Wainwright_Partners_with_Lenox.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550013-Michael_Wainwright_Partners_with_Lenox.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:55:05 GMT BRISTOL, PA — American porcelain designer, Michael Wainwright, has named Lenox Corporation,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549916-ELK_Lighting_Changes_Name_Consolidates_Brands.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549916-ELK_Lighting_Changes_Name_Consolidates_Brands.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:09:20 GMT NESQUEHONING, PA - ELK Lighting will operate under the new name ELK Group International and will... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549797-Easter_Gifts_Sales_Projections_Expected_to_Climb.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549797-Easter_Gifts_Sales_Projections_Expected_to_Climb.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:09:48 GMT WASHINGTON — Sales for Easter goods, including gifts, decor and greeting cards, are expected... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549758-GLM_Raises_Cash_To_Pay_For_Acquisition.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549758-GLM_Raises_Cash_To_Pay_For_Acquisition.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:50:02 GMT WHITE PLAINS, NY -George Little Management (GLM) has expanded its credit facility, along with... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549711-SnapRetail_Launches_Calendar.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549711-SnapRetail_Launches_Calendar.php?rssid=20921 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:35:17 GMT PITTSBURGH — SnapRetail launched a Calendar and Idea Bar to help retailers plan, create,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549694-Roman_Acquires_Alexa_s_Angels.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549694-Roman_Acquires_Alexa_s_Angels.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:04:16 GMT BLOOMINGDALE, IL — Leading giftware companies join forces as Roman acquires Alexa's... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549693-Brooklyn_Wholesaler_Starts_from_Scratch_After_Losing_it_All_in_Fire.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549693-Brooklyn_Wholesaler_Starts_from_Scratch_After_Losing_it_All_in_Fire.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:39:54 GMT BROOKLYN, NY — New York wholesaler loses orders, contacts, gifts and decorative accessories in... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549641-Zoom_Becomes_ICU.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549641-Zoom_Becomes_ICU.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:44:13 GMT Berkeley, CA - Zoom Eyeworks, provider of non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549582-New_Division_Launch_Hire_for_5_Horizons_Group.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549582-New_Division_Launch_Hire_for_5_Horizons_Group.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:42:16 GMT A new division launch and hire for product design and global sourcing firm 5 Horizons... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549496-Plast_Team_Appoints_new_CEO_Establishes_Independent_Unit_for_Licenses.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549496-Plast_Team_Appoints_new_CEO_Establishes_Independent_Unit_for_Licenses.php?rssid=20921 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:48:47 GMT Plast Team A/S, manufacturer of plastic household products in Northern Europe, is separating its... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549307-Burton_Burton_Celebrates_30_Years.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549307-Burton_Burton_Celebrates_30_Years.php?rssid=20921 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:12:45 GMT Bogart, GA - burton + Burton is celebrating its 30th anniversary and to honor this milestone the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549241-Denali_Home_Collection_Names_Design_A_Throw_Winners.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549241-Denali_Home_Collection_Names_Design_A_Throw_Winners.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:42:45 GMT Janesville, WI - Monterey Mills has named the winners of its 2011 Design-A-Throw Contest,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549140-Licensing_Update_March_7_2012.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549140-Licensing_Update_March_7_2012.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:43:37 GMT Licensing news from UglyDoll, Mary Engelbreit, the Gift Wrap Company, Goosberry Patch and Jolio... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548959-EDC_to_Discontinue_Sales_of_Usborne_Books_on_Amazon.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548959-EDC_to_Discontinue_Sales_of_Usborne_Books_on_Amazon.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:36:00 GMT Tulsa, OK - Educational Development Corporation (EDC), publisher of Usborne and Kane Miller... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548948-LIMA_Presents_Webinar_on_Brand_Licensing_in_Intl_Markets.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548948-LIMA_Presents_Webinar_on_Brand_Licensing_in_Intl_Markets.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:04:54 GMT New York - The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association's (LIMA) upcoming... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548945-LIMA_to_Honor_Lucas_Licensing_Fisher_Price_Execs.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548945-LIMA_to_Honor_Lucas_Licensing_Fisher_Price_Execs.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:51:34 GMT New York - The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) will induct... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548920-Gifts_and_Dec_App_Launches.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548920-Gifts_and_Dec_App_Launches.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:18:58 GMT Gifts and Decorative Accessories has just launched its first-ever app for Apple iPads and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548908-Mavrakis_Joins_Mary_Engelbreit_Studios_as_President_to_Lead_Brand_Restructuring.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548908-Mavrakis_Joins_Mary_Engelbreit_Studios_as_President_to_Lead_Brand_Restructuring.php?rssid=20921 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:10:05 GMT St. Louis, MO- Mary Engelbreit Studios has been joined by John Mavrakis as president and chief... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548907-Lifetime_Brands_to_Distribute_Mikasa_in_China.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548907-Lifetime_Brands_to_Distribute_Mikasa_in_China.php?rssid=20921 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:46:28 GMT Garden City, NY - Lifetime Brands, provider of kitchenware, tabletop and home decor products,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548891-Coyne_s_Company_to_Manufacture_Tabletop.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548891-Coyne_s_Company_to_Manufacture_Tabletop.php?rssid=20921 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:56:05 GMT Minneapolis, MN - Giftware company, Coyne's & Company has partnered with an OEM state-of-the-art... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548888-SnapRetail_Adds_New_Vendor_Partners.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548888-SnapRetail_Adds_New_Vendor_Partners.php?rssid=20921 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:18:33 GMT Pittsburgh, PA - SnapRetail has added more than a dozen new vendor partners to its integrated... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548764-JLA_Home_Purchases_Artboxx.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548764-JLA_Home_Purchases_Artboxx.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:38:49 GMT Fremont, CA - JLA Home has completed at 100 percent stock purchase of Artboxx... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548706-Aroma_Naturals_Opens_New_Headquarters.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548706-Aroma_Naturals_Opens_New_Headquarters.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:45:18 GMT Los Cerritos, CA - Candle company Aroma Naturals has moved into new corporate headquarters and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548705-BWTC_Launching_New_Lifestyle_Brands.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548705-BWTC_Launching_New_Lifestyle_Brands.php?rssid=20921 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:36:50 GMT Norwood MA - Boston Warehouse Trading Company (BWTC), a leading gift and home product... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548689-Room_Copenhagen_Partners_with_Schylling_Toys.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548689-Room_Copenhagen_Partners_with_Schylling_Toys.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:37:25 GMT Denmark - ROOM Copenhagen Inc. is partnering with Rowley, MA-based Schylling Toys to distribute... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548683-Brewster_Home_Is_Vendor_of_the_Year.php?rssid=20921 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548683-Brewster_Home_Is_Vendor_of_the_Year.php?rssid=20921 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:48:18 GMT Randolph, MA - Wallpaper manufacturer, Brewster Home Fashions was named Vendor of the Year at...