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Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.giftsanddec.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551160-American_Greetings_Halts_Shipment_to_Clinton_Cards_Acquires_Debt.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551160-American_Greetings_Halts_Shipment_to_Clinton_Cards_Acquires_Debt.php?rssid=20918 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/550936-Sandow_Media_Acquires_Fred_Segal_Brand.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550936-Sandow_Media_Acquires_Fred_Segal_Brand.php?rssid=20918 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/550808-Vera_Bradley_Fans_Visit_Company_Hometown_Stock_Prices_Drop.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550808-Vera_Bradley_Fans_Visit_Company_Hometown_Stock_Prices_Drop.php?rssid=20918 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/550650-Omni_Sales_to_Acquire_Rep_Firm_L_L_Wright_Associates.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/550650-Omni_Sales_to_Acquire_Rep_Firm_L_L_Wright_Associates.php?rssid=20918 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/549758-GLM_Raises_Cash_To_Pay_For_Acquisition.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549758-GLM_Raises_Cash_To_Pay_For_Acquisition.php?rssid=20918 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/549694-Roman_Acquires_Alexa_s_Angels.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549694-Roman_Acquires_Alexa_s_Angels.php?rssid=20918 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/549641-Zoom_Becomes_ICU.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549641-Zoom_Becomes_ICU.php?rssid=20918 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=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549582-New_Division_Launch_Hire_for_5_Horizons_Group.php?rssid=20918 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/549154-Yankee_Candle_Sales_Increase_in_2011.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/549154-Yankee_Candle_Sales_Increase_in_2011.php?rssid=20918 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:44:24 GMT Sales grew throughout all segments for the Yankee Candle Company last... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548764-JLA_Home_Purchases_Artboxx.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548764-JLA_Home_Purchases_Artboxx.php?rssid=20918 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/548257-Luxury_Linens_Company_Traditions_by_Pamela_Kline_Under_New_Ownership.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548257-Luxury_Linens_Company_Traditions_by_Pamela_Kline_Under_New_Ownership.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:04:42 GMT Claverack, NY - Founder of Traditions by Pamela Kline, Pamela Kline, has sold her high end... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548253-OneCoast_Posts_Record_January_Sales.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548253-OneCoast_Posts_Record_January_Sales.php?rssid=20918 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:09:14 GMT Pittsburgh, PA - OneCoast, a national manufacturers' marketing and sale rep organization,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548238-The_Credit_Collective_Launches_MAPP_Alert_System.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/548238-The_Credit_Collective_Launches_MAPP_Alert_System.php?rssid=20918 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:57:25 GMT Evergreen,CO- The Credit Collective is launching its newly developed MAPP Alert System, which... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/546759-Urban_Expositions_Acquires_West_Coast_Trade_Shows_From_Western_Exhibitors.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/546759-Urban_Expositions_Acquires_West_Coast_Trade_Shows_From_Western_Exhibitors.php?rssid=20918 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:42:29 GMT Atlanta - Urban Expositions acquired four West Coast trade shows from Western Exhibitors as part... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/546435-Madison_Park_Group_Teams_Up_with_Party_Partners.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/546435-Madison_Park_Group_Teams_Up_with_Party_Partners.php?rssid=20918 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:29:11 GMT The Madison Park Group teams up with Party Partners, opens new showroom in Atlanta and appoints... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/546402-Cutbacks_at_Orrefors_Kosta_Boda.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/546402-Cutbacks_at_Orrefors_Kosta_Boda.php?rssid=20918 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:07:00 GMT Kungalv, Sweden - There will be cutbacks at Orrefors Kosta Boda after decreased sales in the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/545659-Global_Sources_Q3_Revenue_Grows_19_.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/545659-Global_Sources_Q3_Revenue_Grows_19_.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:07:27 GMT New York - B2B media company and Chinese trade facilitator Global Sources Ltd. reported 22... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/545478-CGTA_Buys_TRIPS_West.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/545478-CGTA_Buys_TRIPS_West.php?rssid=20918 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:40:27 GMT Toronto, Canada - The Canadian Gift and Tableware Association (CGTA) acquired The Tourist,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/545298-Yankee_Candle_Sales_Grow.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/545298-Yankee_Candle_Sales_Grow.php?rssid=20918 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:09:22 GMT South Deerfield, MA - Yankee Holding Corp. and The Yankee Candle Company Inc. reported sales for... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543997-Balloon_Companies_Combine.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543997-Balloon_Companies_Combine.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:40:44 GMT Fairhope, AL - Balloons Everywhere and Balloon Wholesalers International merged in early... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543493-American_Greetings_Q2_Rises_.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543493-American_Greetings_Q2_Rises_.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:50:40 GMT Cleveland, OH – Greeting card vendor American Greetings reported total revenue of... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543210-Investcorp_Buys_Sur_La_Table.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543210-Investcorp_Buys_Sur_La_Table.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:21:00 GMT Seattle, WA - Upscale housewares chain Sur La Table, was acquired by Investcorp, a Bahrain-based... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543185-One_Kings_Lane_Secures_40_Million_in_Funding.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543185-One_Kings_Lane_Secures_40_Million_in_Funding.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:33:39 GMT San Francisco - One Kings Lane, a home goods flash sales site, raised $40 million in Series C... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543016-Evergreen_Enterprises_Acquires_Assets_of_Team_Sports_America.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/543016-Evergreen_Enterprises_Acquires_Assets_of_Team_Sports_America.php?rssid=20918 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:21:06 GMT Richmond, VA - Evergreen Enterprises Inc. acquired substantially all the assets of Team Sports... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542899-CSS_Sells_Christmas_Gift_Wrap_Business.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542899-CSS_Sells_Christmas_Gift_Wrap_Business.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:07:11 GMT Philadelphia, PA - Stationery manufacturer CSS Industries Inc. sold the Christmas gift wrap... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542722-Steuben_to_Shutter_Factory.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542722-Steuben_to_Shutter_Factory.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:01:46 GMT Corning, NY - Steuben Glass will cease production on Nov. 29, according to the Steuben... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542248-GLM_Bought_by_Providence_Equity_Partners.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542248-GLM_Bought_by_Providence_Equity_Partners.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:15:04 GMT White Plains, NY and Providence, RI - George Little Management, producer of the New York Intl.... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542141-Global_Sources_Names_Chairman_CEO_Releases_Q2_Growth_Numbers.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542141-Global_Sources_Names_Chairman_CEO_Releases_Q2_Growth_Numbers.php?rssid=20918 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:05:07 GMT New York - Business-to-business media and trade facilitation company Global Sources Ltd.'s... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542005-Yankee_Candle_Q2_Wholesale_Gift_Sales_Fall.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542005-Yankee_Candle_Q2_Wholesale_Gift_Sales_Fall.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:07:57 GMT South Deerfield, MA -- Yankee Holding Corp. and The Yankee Candle Company Inc. saw sales of... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542004-Jay_Strongwater_Partners_with_Twin_Lakes_Capital.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/542004-Jay_Strongwater_Partners_with_Twin_Lakes_Capital.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:52:28 GMT New York - Jay Strongwater, a designer of luxury collectible home furnishings and personal... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541928-AZ_Home_Acquires_nexxt_Assets.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541928-AZ_Home_Acquires_nexxt_Assets.php?rssid=20918 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:57:57 GMT Toronto - AZ Home & Gifts acquired the assets of the nexxt division of Linea, manufacturer and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541844-Ganz_Acquires_Danielson_Designs.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541844-Ganz_Acquires_Danielson_Designs.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:08:11 GMT Toronto, Canada - Ganz, known for its wide range gift and home accessories lines including... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541750-Teters_Floral_Acquires_Napa_Home_Garden_Assets.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541750-Teters_Floral_Acquires_Napa_Home_Garden_Assets.php?rssid=20918 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:52:14 GMT Duluth, GA - The assets of home and garden company, Napa Home & Garden Inc. have been acquired... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541583-Christian_Brands_Buys_Heartfelt_Inc_.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541583-Christian_Brands_Buys_Heartfelt_Inc_.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:54:34 GMT Phoenix, AZ - Christian Brands purchased Heartfelt Inc. of Salem, VA, effective August... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541569-Bailey_Street_Sold_to_Elk_Lighting.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541569-Bailey_Street_Sold_to_Elk_Lighting.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:35:13 GMT Dallas - Elk Lighting Inc. acquired Bailey Street Holding Company from Red River... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541517-IMC_Completes_Acquisition_of_High_Point_s_Showplace_Properties.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541517-IMC_Completes_Acquisition_of_High_Point_s_Showplace_Properties.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:48:42 GMT Las Vegas - International Market Centers announced that it has completed its acquisition of... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541450-Shopatron_Reports_Sales_Growth_for_Personal_Care_Home_Furnishings_and_Hardware_Industries_.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541450-Shopatron_Reports_Sales_Growth_for_Personal_Care_Home_Furnishings_and_Hardware_Industries_.php?rssid=20918 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:46:04 GMT San Luis Obispo, CA - Shopatron reported double-digit online sales increases among its brands... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541448-CSS_Sees_Modest_First_Quarter_Sales_Gains.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/541448-CSS_Sees_Modest_First_Quarter_Sales_Gains.php?rssid=20918 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:08:06 GMT Philadelphia, PA - CSS Industries Inc. saw a 3 percent increase in sales to $55,040,000 for the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540980-Jillson_Roberts_Buys_Hambly_Sticker_Division.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540980-Jillson_Roberts_Buys_Hambly_Sticker_Division.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:20:05 GMT Santa Ana, CA - Environmentally friendly gift wrap company Jillson & Roberts acquired the Hambly... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540976-Brand_Sense_Partners_Acquires_Stake_in_DwellStudio.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540976-Brand_Sense_Partners_Acquires_Stake_in_DwellStudio.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:50:00 GMT Los Angeles - Brand Sense Partners acquired a stake in DwellStudio, which the company said will... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540975-Napa_Home_Garden_Bankruptcy_Auction_Set_for_Late_July.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540975-Napa_Home_Garden_Bankruptcy_Auction_Set_for_Late_July.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:46:42 GMT Officials from Napa Home & Garden have issued a press statement about the company's Chapter 11... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540612-Retailer_Pierre_Deux_Shuts_Down.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540612-Retailer_Pierre_Deux_Shuts_Down.php?rssid=20918 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:54:59 GMT Seacaucus, NJ - The parent of high-end country French home furnishings retailer Pierre Deux has... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540575-Napa_Home_Garden_Files_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540575-Napa_Home_Garden_Files_Chapter_11.php?rssid=20918 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:33:32 GMT Duluth, GA - Garden gift manufacturer Napa Home & Garden Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540319-Women_Account_for_Most_of_Juvenile_Product_Spending_NPD_Group_Finds.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540319-Women_Account_for_Most_of_Juvenile_Product_Spending_NPD_Group_Finds.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:25:23 GMT Port Washington, NY - A new report from The NPD Group found that women are the majority of... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540273-Southwork_Co_Purchased_Assets_of_Lallie_Inc_.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540273-Southwork_Co_Purchased_Assets_of_Lallie_Inc_.php?rssid=20918 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:37:19 GMT Agawam, MA - Southworth Co., a manufacturer and marketer of fine cotton fiber business papers,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540257-Jasper_Black_Acquires_Renames_Mayfair_Lane.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540257-Jasper_Black_Acquires_Renames_Mayfair_Lane.php?rssid=20918 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:33:45 GMT Indianapolis, IN - Stationery and candle vendor Jasper + Black acquired Indianapolis-based... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540234-Up_With_Paper_Acquires_Popshots_Studios.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/540234-Up_With_Paper_Acquires_Popshots_Studios.php?rssid=20918 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:16:21 GMT Mason, OH - Up With Paper, maker of pop-up greeting cards, has acquired Popshots Studios, a... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/539887-GLM_on_the_Block.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/539887-GLM_on_the_Block.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:25:00 GMT London, England and White Plains, NY - George Little Management is up for sale by its parent... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/539671-Ivystone_Acquires_Simblist_Group.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/539671-Ivystone_Acquires_Simblist_Group.php?rssid=20918 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:11:33 GMT Exton, PA - Sales agency Ivystone acquired the Atlanta based sales organization Simblist Group,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/539461-Midwest_CBK_Sale_Completed.php?rssid=20918 http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/539461-Midwest_CBK_Sale_Completed.php?rssid=20918 Tue, 31 May 2011 15:47:50 GMT Greenwich, CT - Blyth Inc. completed the sale of Midwest-CBK to MVP Group...