Everyone likes the sight and sound of
their own name. This very basic fact,
say suppliers, accounts for the timeless appeal of personalized products. [FULL STORY]
HARLAN KENT NAMED CEO OF YANKEE CANDLE CO. Yankee Holding Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. have announced that Harlan M. Kent, currently the president and chief operating officer of the company, will become president and chief executive officer on October 1, 2009.
FORTUNOFF FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION Fortunoff, the jewelry and home furnishings retailer, has filed for bankruptcy and may face liquidation. [FULL STORY]
FINALISTS NAMED FOR COLLECTORS' CHOICE AWARDS The Collectors' Information Bureau (CIB), a trade association of manufacturers in the field of limited-edition collectibles, has announced its finalists for the 2009 CIB Collectors' Choice Awards. [FULL STORY]
GIFT FOR LIFE PARTY RAISES $200,000 Gift for Life - the gift, stationery and home-decor industries' leading charitable organization - raised $200,000 at its "Stakes are High Casino" fundraising event held at La.venue New York during the New York International Gift Fair in January. [FULL STORY]
NATIONAL STATIONERY SHOW TO FEATURE DAILY DEMOS The 63rd annual edition of the National Stationery Show will run May 17-20, 2009, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. [FULL STORY]
PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED AT GLM George Little Management, LLC (GLM) has announced staff changes for the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF). [FULL STORY]
BOSTON GIFT SHOW NAMES CONTEST FINALISTS Six New England retailers have been named finalists in the 2009 Pride of New England Awards competition. [FULL STORY]
CHA SUMMER SHOW TO BE HELD IN NEW VENUE The Craft & Hobby Association 2009 Summer Convention & Trade Show will take place July 28-30 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. [FULL STORY]
HONG KONG FAIR SLATED FOR APRIL 27-30 The 2009 Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 27-30. [FULL STORY]
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