Festive and functional may be a winning combination in the upcoming holiday season as recession-era shoppers look for economical ways to add to their homes' holiday ambiance. [FULL STORY]
HOLLYWOOD RIBBON ACQUIRES HOLLY DECORATIONS Hollywood Ribbon Industries has announced the acquisition of all manufacturing equipment and materials of Holly Decorations, Inc. and has moved the company's operations to Hollywood Ribbon's maquiladora in Otay Mesa, outside of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. [FULL STORY]
WAL-MART STILL NUMBER ONE In spite of economic uncertainties, many of the nation's largest retailers held onto their coveted spots at the top of the retail ladder last year, according to an annual ranking of retailers. [FULL STORY]
AMERICAN PAPER OPTICS RELOCATES American Paper Optics, LLC has relocated to 2995 Appling Road, Suite 106, Bartlett, TN 38133. [FULL STORY]
SHOPLIFTING INCREASES, SAYS STUDY As retailers struggle with a pullback in consumer spending, the economy continues to present new challenges for companies' bottom lines. [FULL STORY]
SHOWS
CREATIVE CO-OP EXPANDS ATLANTA SHOWROOM Creative Co-Op has expanded its Atlanta showroom, which is located on the 10th floor of Atlanta's Gift Mart, Building 2, Suite 1003. [FULL STORY]
DMC NAMES BEST OF SHOW WINNERS Dallas Market Center has announced the winners of the June 2009 Total Home & Gift Market Best of Show Awards. [FULL STORY]
CHA INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE REGISTRATION STILL OPEN The Craft Hobby Association (CHA) has announced that the CHA Innovations Showcase registration deadline has been extended to July 17, 2009. [FULL STORY]
NYIGF FEATURES ECO CHOICE AWARDS New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) attendees will have a role in selecting the winners of the first-ever Eco Choice Awards. [FULL STORY]
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Festive and functional may be a winning combination in the upcoming holiday season as recession-era shoppers look for economical ways to add to their homes' holiday ambiance. 
