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May 23rd, 2013

Global Artists Return to Dallas for International Folk Art Market Collection

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Artists and artisan groups from 18 countries will showcase one-of-a-kind artworks reflective of their traditional cultures during the International Folk Art Market Collection (June 19-23, 2013), a featured part of the Dallas Temp Show. This is the third year the Collection has been presented during the summer Market and will be located on the World Trade Center, 1st floor. Read more...

May 22nd, 2013

Aurora Releases Over 150 Holiday Themed Products

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Aurora World, Inc. (www.auroragift.com)today announced the release of its 2013 Holiday catalog featuring more than 150 original and licensed holiday-themed plush toys, dolls and gifts. Aurora expanded its core, best-selling lines including Sea Sparkles, YooHoo & Friends and PomPom Penguins and revealed the highly anticipated, 2,400-piece limited edition Raggedy Ann doll, "Ginger 'n Spice." Read more...

May 22nd, 2013

Stay Cool This Summer with New coolgearcan from Cool Gear International

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In time for the hot days and fun outdoor activities of summer, Cool Gear International, a global leader in housewares and hydration products, today announced the launch of its new coolgearcan™ to help keep beverages refreshingly cold. Inspired by the popular aluminum can shape and driven by the company’s commitment to sustainability and healthy living, the coolgearcan™ is a double-wall insulated beverage container with a spill-poof sliding closure, created for the on-the-go lifestyle. Reusable and 100% BPA-free, Cool Gear International’s new beverage container can easily be filled with a drink of choice and is designed to reduce the millions of tons of aluminum waste that end up in landfills yearly. The new coolgearcan™ is available for purchase now at CVS stores nationwide; it will be available online at www.coolgearinc.com beginning in late summer, and at Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond in July. Read more...

May 21st, 2013

Smoky Mountain Gift Show Brings Tennessee's Largest Selection of Souvenir, Resort Resources Under One Roof - November 5-8, 2013

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The Smoky Mountain Gift Show returns to the Gatlinburg Convention Center November 5-8, 2013 bringing Tennessee's largest selection of top-name souvenir and resort gift lines together under one roof for optimum buying convenience. Further strengthening the growing selection, show management company Urban Expositions continues its efforts to rebuild and enhance the show offerings with a full roster of cost-effective travel savings programs and enhanced buyer services. Read more...

May 21st, 2013

The Perfect Gift for Baby and Mom!

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Uniquely packaged in a sweet little jam jar, Jammies by Hélène Lauré -- delicious PJ’s for babies, make a perfect gift for the new or soon- to be new mom in your life. Read more...

May 21st, 2013

Checkerboard, Leading Fine Stationery Manufacturer, Receives Eleventh LOUIE Award

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Checkerboard Ltd., one of America's leading stationery and invitation manufacturers announced today that it received its eleventh LOUIE Award, the greeting card industry’s equivalent of the Academy Awards. The company had three products named as finalists, and took home top honors in the General Invitation Below $3.50 category, with its unique and whimsical ‘Special Event’ invitation. Read more...

May 21st, 2013

Gift For Life/National Stationery Show Team Raises $15,000+ for AIDS Walk New York

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Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that despite rainy weather an enthusiastic Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team completed the 2013 AIDS Walk New York 10K fundraiser. A total of more than $15,000 was raised for men, women, and families who are living with HIV/AIDS. More than $10,000 of the total was donated by members of the stationery, gift and home industries and included a generous matching grant from DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). Read more...

May 21st, 2013

Monkeez Makes a Difference Awards Third Donation to Charity Partners, Receives National Parenting Honor

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Monkeez Makes a Difference, the educational, charitable program for children from MVP Brands, announces it has presented its third round of donations of nearly $15,000 to its three nationally renowned charity partners including Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse and Best Friends Animal Society. Donations are awarded to the three charity partners each quarter based on children across the country who select one of three charities to direct 10 percent of the wholesale cost of each product through the first‐of‐its‐kind program that teaches the importance of philanthropy. Thanks to the support of the program by independent retailers, children and families across the country, Monkeez Makes a Difference has donated a total of more than $82,000 to the three charities since the website launched in October 2012. Read more...

May 20th, 2013

Las Vegas Market Hosting Gift for Life Benefit at Summer Market

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International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that it will host the 3rd annual “Up on the Roof” gala charity event benefiting Gift For Life, the sole charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor industries, on Tuesday, July 30, during the Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market, running July 29-August 2, at the World Market Center Las Vegas. Read more...

May 20th, 2013

Greeting Card Association Announces 25th Anniversary LOUIE Award Winners

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The Greeting Card Association (GCA) honored the 25th Anniversary LOUIE Award finalists and winners in 52 different categories, as well as the first-ever recipients of a LOUIE Award for Lifetime Achievement, at an elegant gala at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City last night. Read more...

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