Gift Shop Magazine - Press Releases

C.R. Gibson Celebrates 140 Years of Memory Making and Preservation

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:11:55 -0800

Nashville, TN — C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of fine gifts commemorating life’s celebrations, observes its own milestone this spring: 140 years of making and preserving memories throughout the generations. From simple beginnings as a printer of birth and marriage certificates, C.R. Gibson has grown into a memory book, social stationery and gifting powerhouse operating four unique brands under its umbrella: Markings® journals, photo books and stationery, Tapestry® scrapbooking and craft products, Creative Papers® fine stationery and iota® stationery and gifting essentials.

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Announces New Additions to its Executive Advisory Board

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:19 -0800

Chicago, IL – The Chicago Market: Living and Giving is proud to announce the addition of Paul Borejsza of Euroline Ltd. and Frederic (Rick) Contino, President of Midwest-CBK to its Executive Advisory Board.

Douglas Cuddle Toys Joins the Facebook Community

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:05:29 -0800

Keene, NH - Douglas Cuddle Toys, known for their fine quality breeds of cats, dogs, horses, sealife and wildlife, the company that made Sassy Saks™ a notable brand in the handbag world, a company that has an ever expanding Baby Collection of plush toys and lifestyle gifts, is now a member of the Facebook community. Douglas recently joined the popular social networking site and would like to invite you to become a fan.

Charisma assembles high profile industry doll professionals to raise money for the children of Haiti

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:55:41 -0800

Charisma Brands LLC -- an Irvine, California-based designer, developer, and marketer of award-winning dolls – launches two unique fine-porcelain collectible art dolls, "Help for Haiti". Brother and Sister, "Emmanuel and Johanna" have been sculpted and donated to the project by Award-Winning Master Artist, Susan Krey. These special siblings capture so perfectly the innocence of the children during the time of disaster and the hope of children to find some joy, while surrounded by such tragedy. Children are often the most vulnerable in any natural disaster.

National Stationery Show Pre-Show Report

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:44:59 -0800

The full spectrum of the social stationery industry will convene at the 64th annual National Stationery Show® (NSS), taking place May 16-19, 2010, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Hundreds of new products timed specifically to launch at the NSS, aisles of brand new, trend-setting companies, content-rich education, a national stamp dedication featuring the U.S. Postmaster General, and a host of parties and events will highlight this international marketplace.

RUSS Unveils Exciting Barbie Pet Plush Collection

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:42:17 -0800

RUSS proudly introduces Barbie™ doll’s Pets featuring three of her favorites in loveable, huggable plush that is sure to delight little girls. Licensed from Mattel, Inc. under the APPLAUSE® brand by RUSS, Barbie® remains the number one fashion doll and a pop-culture princess.

Craft Industry Leader, Wholesalecrafts.com, Announces a New Show in Orlando Each Winter

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:01:54 -0800

Wholesalecrafts.com, Inc., producers of the American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) in Las Vegas (ACRE Las Vegas), June 5 - 7, 2010, announces a new show in Orlando each winter. The first annual ACRE Orlando show will take place January 22 - 24, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center and will be cooperatively collocated and co-marketed with Urban Exposition's established gift show, The Orlando Gift Show including Orlando Cash & Carry Show. "This show is an exciting collaboration with two show producers coming together for the good of our industry.

Douglas Company Is Wild About Wildlife

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:40:03 -0800

Keene, NH — Bears and Wolves and Moose, oh my! Soft toy and lifestyle gift creator Douglas Company is taking a walk on the wild side in 2010 with a forest full of new wildlife animals looking for new habitats. A new size and material offer incredible value with the same eye on quality. Douglas is known for their true to life breeds of animals that are the mirror image of their real world counterpart.

NSS to Host Launch of USPS Butterfly Stamp for Greeting Card Industry

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:35:46 -0800

White Plains, NY — The National Stationery Show® (NSS) will host the official announcement and unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service® Butterfly stamp, a 64-cent, 1-ounce postage stamp developed in close collaboration with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to serve the needs of greeting card manufacturers and their customers utilizing square or irregular shaped envelopes. The announcement will take place at 9:30 am on Monday, May 17, 2010, in the South Concourse of the Jacob K.

Paddywax adds new sizes to the Journey of the Bee Collection

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:32:55 -0800

Atlanta, GA – Bees are made for travel. This summer Paddywax’s modern Journey of the Bee Collection will be made for travel too thanks to the addition of two new sizes: 5.5 oz glass and 2.5 oz travel tin. A stylish tribute.