industry news

• Lenox Group to Scale Down Department 56 Business
  Posted Date: 11/13/2008
  The company will discontinue the Everyday and Halloween product lines, most basic Christmas lines and the Forchino collectible line. more

• Fiesta Celebrates 37th Anniversary
  Posted Date: 11/13/2008
  The company has been creating smiles with its stuffed animals and plush toys since 1972. more

• GHTA Goes High Tech to Network with Peers
  Posted Date: 11/13/2008
  The association will introduce an innovative online networking tool at the 2008 conference in November. more

show news

• Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry and Resort Show to Run February 26–March 3
  Posted Date: 11/11/2008
  The Country Business 2009 Retailer and Vendor of the Year winners will be honored at a special awards presentation. more

• AngelStar Inspired Products Opens New Showroom
  Posted Date: 11/11/2008
  The company will open a new permanent showroom in Atlanta’s AmericasMart in January. more

• Northern Michigan Gift & Souvenir Show Returns for 56th Year
  Posted Date: 11/11/2008
  The show will be held at Boyne Highlands Golf and Ski Resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan, April 19–21. more

• Creative Co-Op to Host Kate McRostie Artist Signing in Atlanta
  Posted Date: 11/11/2008
  The signing event in January will launch several new collections featuring McRostie’s artwork. more

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