News about leading vendors, show producers & gift industry organizations. en-us http://www.giftsanddec.com/community/Organizations/47348.html?nid=3772 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:21:37 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6571843.html?nid=3772 Grand Rapids, MI — The Gift and Home Trade Association will hold its sixth Annual Conference in Sanibel Island, FL, November 20–22. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:31:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6571621.html?nid=3772 Pittsburgh, PA — National sales and marketing firm OneCoast will sell products by America Retold. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:45:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6569262.html?nid=3772 Dallas – The Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team named the judges for the 20th annual ARTS Awards to be held January 17, 2009, during the Total Home & Gift Market. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:44:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6568065.html?nid=3772 Las Vegas — The OneCoast national sales rep group is opening a new showroom in Building C of Las Vegas’ World Market Center. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:54:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6561777.html?nid=3772 Las Vegas – The Gifts Sales Managers Association (GSMA) held a two-day meeting in Las Vegas April 30–May 1 to discuss issues that are affecting the gift industry. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:55:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6558977.html?nid=3772 Washington, DC — The Greeting Card Assn. (GCA) today said the Forever stamp’s popularity confirmed its economic value and convenience. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:33:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6550948.html?nid=3772 Los Angeles -- Children in foster care will be getting some special attention next month: May is National Foster Care Month. And one organization in particular - My Stuff Bags Foundation - will be providing some major support. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:30:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6550461.html?nid=3772 Rosemont, IL — The Housewares Charity Foundation raised approximately $1.7 million at its 11th annual gala for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and America’s Second Harvest. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:00:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6546007.html?nid=3772 Pittsburgh, PA — OneCoast national sales agency named Russ Jones of New York as territory manager of the year and Tami Fugitt of Dallas as key account manager of the year. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:21:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6543514.html?nid=3772 White Plains, NY – Further fostering a commitment to eco-friendly initiatives, the California Gift Show is joining the Sustainable Furniture Council. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:01:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6538967.html?nid=3772 New York — Women in the Home Furnishings Industry Today will host its first annual New York Design Scene Grand Tour Event, May 17–20, coinciding with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:01:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6532756.html?nid=3772 Grand Rapids, MI – The Gift and Home Trade Association has set the dates for its 2008 training course — Selling in the Gift and Home Industry. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:46:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6532653.html?nid=3772 Pittsburgh, PA — OneCoast launched a partnership with non-profit charity: water to create clean wells in Kenya. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:33:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6523298.html?nid=3772 New York – Retailers, specifically the National Retail Federation's (NRF) board of directors, are calling on Congress to stimulate the economy by action to “put dollars back in consumers’ pockets to fuel and sustain economic growth.” Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:30:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6515494.html?nid=3772 Atlanta -- The Gift and Home Trade Association will host a cocktail reception during market in Atlanta next month. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:32:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6515083.html?nid=3772 San Diego — Global Product Resources Inc., maker of Deco Breeze home decorative products, will now be represented by OneCoast Southeast. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:45:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6509973.html?nid=3772 LaJolla, CA — The Gift and Home Trade Association elected its 2008 board of directors during its recent LaJolla conference. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:41:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6505149.html?nid=3772 Atlanta — OneCoast created a new Home sales division with 14 territory managers in the Southeast, and increased its Atlanta showroom by 9,000 square feet. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:51:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6492548.html?nid=3772 Colorado Springs, CO — CBA (Christian Booksellers Association) partnered with AmericasMart Atlanta to provide a CBA presence at the January 2008 Atlanta gift show. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:59:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6491933.html?nid=3772 Denver — The Gift and Home Trade Association has finalized its agenda for its 2007 Annual Conference. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:16:00 MST