NY Gift Fair welcomes the Gourmet Housewares Show in August
The New York International Gift Fair said this week the implementation of Phase Two of a three-year strategic reorganization begins in August with the integration of the Gourmet Housewares Show into NYIGF, the addition of new product-focused “neighborhoods” in several divisions and continued refinement of existing categories. Seminars, special events, displays and promotions are among other highlights of the summer market, which runs Aug. 13-18 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94.
“Through ‘Focus Forward 2013,’ NYIGF continues to transform and strategically reorganize to become the defining marketplace for fashion-forward, design-driven home, gift and lifestyle resources,” said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior vice president. “The first time integration of The Gourmet Housewares Show will exponentially increase and complement the breadth and depth of resources for buyers, and a series of enhancements to other divisions will dramatically facilitate sourcing and shopping for buyers.”
Honors for designer Michael Aram
Gift for Life will honor Michael Aram with the Gift For Life Industry Achievement Award during Gifts & Decorative Accessories' 60th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City.
ADEX award for maker of massage chairs, recliners
Human Touch, a maker of massage chairs and Perfect Chair recliners received three 2011 ADEX Awards for design excellence in the massage chair category. Conducted each year by the Design Journal, the annual Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) competition recognizes superior product design of furnishings marketed and sold throughout the international architecture and design industry.
Dallas Market names 3 'Next Big Thing' finalists
Dallas Market Center announced the finalists of The Next Big Thing, a national product search contest – IV Pole Pals ( www.ivpolepals.com ), The Feeling Bag (www.thefeelingbag.com) and The Pillow Bag (www.thepillowbag.com). The finalists will exhibit at the FINDS Dallas Temp Show, June 23-26, which coincides with the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 22-28.
Affordable Art Fair New York City begins May 5
7 W New York is the venue for the spring edition of the Affordable Art Fair New York City (AAF NYC). It will take place on the 11th floor of 7 W 34th Street from May 5-8, 2011. The AAF, a popular consumer art show started by Will Ramsay 12 years ago, was created to make contemporary art accessible to all and is now held in nine premier locations worldwide attracting a wide cross-section of art enthusiasts.
TrafficBuilder hits 2 million emails
SnapRetail said the sum of emails sent from hundreds of independent retailers using its TrafficBuilder marketing platform hit the 2-millionth mark this week. The platorm makes it easy for retailers to use email, Facebook and Twitter to market products and drive increased sales. TrafficBuilder is said to be a quick and easy online marketing system that gives retailers the ability to create high-impact emails, Facebook, or Twitter posts in minutes. The unique solution includes tens of thousands of product images and branded content from leading manufacturers such as Vera Bradley, Mud Pie, Yankee Candle, Midwest-CBK, Evergreen and more.
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Bill Clinton to give keynote at Las Vegas market
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LAS VEGAS—(March 25, 2011) —World Market Center Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet for President Bill Clinton, who will be the keynote speaker for the Summer 2011 Las Vegas Market, Aug. 1-5.
President Clinton’s speech, “A Conversation with Bill Clinton,” will focus on the challenge of globalization, emphasize our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values. Following his keynote address, President Clinton will participate in a moderated question and answersession. All registered Las Vegas Market attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the keynote, sponsored by World Market Center and the iComfort® Sleep System by Serta®.
Complimentary and exclusively for registered attendees of Las Vegas Market, the private event will take place during Market’s opening night, Monday, Aug. 1 at 6:45 p.m. on the World Market Center campus and will be accompanied by a special reception for all attendees. Online registration for Summer Market opens next month and will offer attendees the opportunity to reserve their spot at the keynote event.
“Globalization has changed the furnishings industry more significantly than anything else in our time,” said Robert Maricich, World Market Center Las Vegas president and chief executive officer. “It indisputably has created new challenges as well as opportunities for our industry. Thanks to Serta, the event’s co-sponsor, we can provide our attendees with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear directly from President Clinton, a world leader and one of the foremost experts on globalization and the economy. Home furnishings professionals at Las Vegas Market will benefit from President Clinton’s insights and solutions on the most pressing economic and social issues in the U.S. and abroad.”
Retailers, designers, manufacturers and industry professionals planning to attend Las Vegas Market this August are encouraged to plan in advance and register online in order to receive their badges before the show. When registering, attendees are also encouraged to book their hotel rooms through World Market Center’s online hotel block to ensure discounted rates.
For more information, please visit www.LasVegasMarket.com.
LAS VEGAS—(March 25, 2011) —World Market Center Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet for President Bill Clinton, who will be the keynote speaker for the Summer 2011 Las Vegas Market, Aug. 1-5.
Complimentary and exclusively for registered attendees of Las Vegas Market, the private event will take place during Market’s opening night, Monday, Aug. 1 at 6:45 p.m. on the World Market Center campus and will be accompanied by a special reception for all attendees. Online registration for Summer Market opens next month and will offer attendees the opportunity to reserve their spot at the keynote event.
“Globalization has changed the furnishings industry more significantly than anything else in our time,” said Robert Maricich, World Market Center Las Vegas president and chief executive officer. “It indisputably has created new challenges as well as opportunities for our industry. Thanks to Serta, the event’s co-sponsor, we can provide our attendees with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear directly from President Clinton, a world leader and one of the foremost experts on globalization and the economy. Home furnishings professionals at Las Vegas Market will benefit from President Clinton’s insights and solutions on the most pressing economic and social issues in the U.S. and abroad.”
Retailers, designers, manufacturers and industry professionals planning to attend Las Vegas Market this August are encouraged to plan in advance and register online in order to receive their badges before the show. When registering, attendees are also encouraged to book their hotel rooms through World Market Center’s online hotel block to ensure discounted rates.
For more information, please visit www.LasVegasMarket.com.
Winners from the Dallas gourmet show
Dallas Market Center announced the winners of the 2nd annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards last month. Participants competed in a variety of categories displaying the art of cooking. Entries were judged based on taste, originality and packaging. This year’s judges were Amy Cavanaugh, associate editor, Fancy Food & Culinary Products; Rick Wells, president, Wells Hospitality Group including Rick’s Chophouse and Sauce; and Sarah Dyer, business development manager for floral, gift baskets, card and party, Central Market.
The Dallas Gourmet Gold winners are:
The Gourmet Market is a 25,000-square-foot shared showroom in the Dallas Market Center. It features unique gourmet gifts and specialty food and beverage lines, as well as housewares, cookware, tabletop, kitchen gadgets and wine accessories from more than 150 companies. As the only gourmet showroom open daily in the United States, The Gourmet Market serves as an excellent resource to showcase the newest products from leading gourmet companies.
The Dallas Gourmet Gold winners are:
- Best Chocolate or Candy – Oh Chocolate Cake Rounds, La Bouchee
- Best Dessert – Pecan Caramel Dessert, The Caramel Candy Co.
- Best Snack or Dip – Spinach Artichoke Dip, Carmies Kitchen
- Best Condiment: Jelly/Jam/Preserves – Scotch Bonnet Pepper Jelly, Suan’s
- Best Condiment: Salsa/Relish/Sauces – Golden Pecan Pepper Jelly, Liz & Linda’s
- Best Soup or Chili – Chili Fixins Texas Style, Truly Texas
- Best Beverage – Yerba Chai Tea, Sterling Tea
- Best Seasoning/Oil/Vinegar – 20-year-old Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Galli Gourmet
- Most Innovative Kitchen Accessory/Kitchen Gadget – Slow Cooker Mate
- Best of the Rising Stars – Margarita, Slim Ritas
The Gourmet Market is a 25,000-square-foot shared showroom in the Dallas Market Center. It features unique gourmet gifts and specialty food and beverage lines, as well as housewares, cookware, tabletop, kitchen gadgets and wine accessories from more than 150 companies. As the only gourmet showroom open daily in the United States, The Gourmet Market serves as an excellent resource to showcase the newest products from leading gourmet companies.
Best of Show winners from the Dallas gift market
Dallas Market Center announced the winners of the January 2011 Total Home & Gift Market Best of Show Awards. Recipients were recognized during the recent market and were judged by leading industry and visual/design experts. Best of Show judging takes place twice a year during the January and June Dallas Total Home & Gift Markets. Winners feature booth or showroom displays that are creative, fresh and innovative. The January 2011 Best of Show winners are:
World Trade Center
2nd floor – K & K Interiors, Inc.
3rd floor – Katherine’s Collection At Silver Lake
4th floor – McManemin Companies
5th floor – CODARUS
6th floor – Studio A
8th floor – The Coffs
9th floor – Lam Lee Home
10th floor – Stylecraft Home Collection
11th floor – Ambari, Inc.
Trade Mart
1st floor – Innovative Packaging Group
2nd floor – Western Reps
3rd floor – Maxim Group Companies
4th floor – American Fluorescent
International Trade Plaza
1st floor – Craig Bachman
2nd floor – Allstate Floral & Craft
Shared Showrooms
The Gourmet Market – Wimberley Valley Gourmet Specialties
Hemisphere Design Gallery – Doug Frates Glass
KidsWorld Studio – Dandelion
Outdoor Living – Orlandi Statuary, Inc.
FINDS
Bath & Body--Poo-Pourri
Cash & Carry--The Tiara Fits
Christmas & Floral--Ornaments to Remember
Collegiate--Enmon Accessories
Design--Everyday Art
Fashion--Kimaya USA
Furniture--Antlerworx
Gift--Couronne Company
Garden & Outdoor--Rosso’s International
Hill Country--New Rustics Furniture Company
Home--Peacock Park Design
Kids--Apple Park
Outdoor Furniture--Western Imports
Paper & Party--Peru Paper Co.
Red Haute--Gypsy Junkies
Souvenir--Jolin & Associates
The next Dallas Total Home & Gift Markets are March 24 to 27 and June 22-28, 2011. Contact the Dallas Market Center’s in-house travel agency, Market Travel, for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 1-800-DAL-MKTS. The Dallas Market Center website ist www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
World Trade Center
2nd floor – K & K Interiors, Inc.
3rd floor – Katherine’s Collection At Silver Lake
4th floor – McManemin Companies
5th floor – CODARUS
6th floor – Studio A
8th floor – The Coffs
9th floor – Lam Lee Home
10th floor – Stylecraft Home Collection
11th floor – Ambari, Inc.
Trade Mart
1st floor – Innovative Packaging Group
2nd floor – Western Reps
3rd floor – Maxim Group Companies
4th floor – American Fluorescent
International Trade Plaza
1st floor – Craig Bachman
2nd floor – Allstate Floral & Craft
Shared Showrooms
The Gourmet Market – Wimberley Valley Gourmet Specialties
Hemisphere Design Gallery – Doug Frates Glass
KidsWorld Studio – Dandelion
Outdoor Living – Orlandi Statuary, Inc.
FINDS
Bath & Body--Poo-Pourri
Cash & Carry--The Tiara Fits
Christmas & Floral--Ornaments to Remember
Collegiate--Enmon Accessories
Design--Everyday Art
Fashion--Kimaya USA
Furniture--Antlerworx
Gift--Couronne Company
Garden & Outdoor--Rosso’s International
Hill Country--New Rustics Furniture Company
Home--Peacock Park Design
Kids--Apple Park
Outdoor Furniture--Western Imports
Paper & Party--Peru Paper Co.
Red Haute--Gypsy Junkies
Souvenir--Jolin & Associates
The next Dallas Total Home & Gift Markets are March 24 to 27 and June 22-28, 2011. Contact the Dallas Market Center’s in-house travel agency, Market Travel, for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 1-800-DAL-MKTS. The Dallas Market Center website ist www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
Urban Expo buys Smoky Mountain Gift Show
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Urban Expositions announces the acquisition of The Smoky Mountain Gift Show ® held annually at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Tennessee. Assuming all ownership and management duties from founding management company, The Smoky Mountain Gift Show, Inc., the Urban Expositions team plans to build upon the tradition of success that has defined this souvenir/gift show throughout its 45-plus year history .
"It is an honor and a privilege to take over the reins of an event that has been such an important mainstay in the souvenir industry," says Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. "Over the years, the Smoky Mountain Gift Show Inc. management has cultivated a show with a solid reputation not just for the amount of business that is done, but for the networking aspect that takes place in this beautiful mountain setting. We look forward to further strengthening the show's position as the premier souvenir and gift resource in the Eastern United States."
"Sharing many of the same long-term relationships with buyers and vendors in the industry, the transition of The Smoky Mountain Gift Show into the professional hands of Urban Expositions is a natural fit," says Eva Havlicek, president, The Smoky Mountain Gift Show Inc. "As owners who have spent over 35 years building what The Wall Street Journal referred to as 'the crown jewel ' of the souvenir industry, JR and I look forward to enjoying retirement, while taking comfort in that The Smoky Mountain Gift Show will continue to build its legacy of quality under very capable hands."
Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center complex in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg -- the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park -- the show site is surrounded by hotels, gift shops, popular locally owned restaurants, nightspots and boutiques, not to mention stunning mountain vistas. The ambiance of this convenient, cost-effective setting comes together with an unrivaled product selection from the top names and innovative newcomers in the souvenir/resort industry to attract retailers from throughout the country.
"This acquisition also adds a strategic eastern region presence to our growing souvenir/resort gift show portfolio," adds Miller. "Our Las Vegas show now serves a national buying audience; our Myrtle Beach show caters to the east's coastal and shore retailers; and the Smoky Mountain show is designed for the specialized buying needs of lake, lodge, mountain, souvenir/gift, zoo, aquarium and amusement shop retailers. These events, as well as many of our other regional shows and The Gathering, our invitation-only souvenir buying event, have helped us build strong relationships and a keen understanding of the specialized needs of this industry's buyers and exhibitors alike. We plan to meet with industry leaders to assist us in further strengthening The Smoky Mountain Gift Show. "
The first edition under Urban Expositions management will be the November 4-7, 2011 show. Among the highlights will be a series of upgraded buyer and exhibitor services, as well as new marketing initiatives.
Exhibitor booth sales efforts will be led by Donna Guess, vice president, Urban Expositions (800.318.2238, ext 327 | dguess[at]urban-expo.com ), Lisa Glosson, sales director, Urban Expositions (800.318.2238, ext 334 | lglosson[at]urban-expo.com) and David Gilfoyle, sales manager, Urban Expositions (800.318.2238, ext. 231 | dgilfoyle[at]urban-expo.com)
For exhibitor, buyer or other information on The Smoky Mountain Gift Show, contact Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, Ste 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144, 800.318.2238 or 678.285.3976, www.urban-expo.com or email: info[at]urbanexpositions.com
Urban Expositions announces the acquisition of The Smoky Mountain Gift Show ® held annually at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Tennessee. Assuming all ownership and management duties from founding management company, The Smoky Mountain Gift Show, Inc., the Urban Expositions team plans to build upon the tradition of success that has defined this souvenir/gift show throughout its 45-plus year history .
"It is an honor and a privilege to take over the reins of an event that has been such an important mainstay in the souvenir industry," says Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. "Over the years, the Smoky Mountain Gift Show Inc. management has cultivated a show with a solid reputation not just for the amount of business that is done, but for the networking aspect that takes place in this beautiful mountain setting. We look forward to further strengthening the show's position as the premier souvenir and gift resource in the Eastern United States."
"Sharing many of the same long-term relationships with buyers and vendors in the industry, the transition of The Smoky Mountain Gift Show into the professional hands of Urban Expositions is a natural fit," says Eva Havlicek, president, The Smoky Mountain Gift Show Inc. "As owners who have spent over 35 years building what The Wall Street Journal referred to as 'the crown jewel ' of the souvenir industry, JR and I look forward to enjoying retirement, while taking comfort in that The Smoky Mountain Gift Show will continue to build its legacy of quality under very capable hands."
Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center complex in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg -- the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park -- the show site is surrounded by hotels, gift shops, popular locally owned restaurants, nightspots and boutiques, not to mention stunning mountain vistas. The ambiance of this convenient, cost-effective setting comes together with an unrivaled product selection from the top names and innovative newcomers in the souvenir/resort industry to attract retailers from throughout the country.
"This acquisition also adds a strategic eastern region presence to our growing souvenir/resort gift show portfolio," adds Miller. "Our Las Vegas show now serves a national buying audience; our Myrtle Beach show caters to the east's coastal and shore retailers; and the Smoky Mountain show is designed for the specialized buying needs of lake, lodge, mountain, souvenir/gift, zoo, aquarium and amusement shop retailers. These events, as well as many of our other regional shows and The Gathering, our invitation-only souvenir buying event, have helped us build strong relationships and a keen understanding of the specialized needs of this industry's buyers and exhibitors alike. We plan to meet with industry leaders to assist us in further strengthening The Smoky Mountain Gift Show. "
The first edition under Urban Expositions management will be the November 4-7, 2011 show. Among the highlights will be a series of upgraded buyer and exhibitor services, as well as new marketing initiatives.
Exhibitor booth sales efforts will be led by Donna Guess, vice president, Urban Expositions (800.318.2238, ext 327 | dguess[at]urban-expo.com ), Lisa Glosson, sales director, Urban Expositions (800.318.2238, ext 334 | lglosson[at]urban-expo.com) and David Gilfoyle, sales manager, Urban Expositions (800.318.2238, ext. 231 | dgilfoyle[at]urban-expo.com)
For exhibitor, buyer or other information on The Smoky Mountain Gift Show, contact Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, Ste 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144, 800.318.2238 or 678.285.3976, www.urban-expo.com or email: info[at]urbanexpositions.com
Saturday special: Happy Birthday Elvis
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers' "Elvis Santa Baby" pillow features artwork by Joe Petruccio. The pillow measures 17 inches square. A throw and a tote are also available.
Midwest-CBK name director of product design, development
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MOLLY KINNEY JOINS MIDWEST-CBK TO LEAD HOME DÉCOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN
(Cannon Falls, MN – September 13, 2010) – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, welcomes industry veteran Molly Kinney to lead the company’s new home décor product development and design.
Kinney will lead Midwest-CBK’s home décor product design evolution to meet changing customer needs and tastes, including managing all aspects of the company’s product development for home décor and garden.
Kinney has more than 20 years of international marketing and business experience, including extensive work in design and product development and founding Cole River Co., a boutique wholesale brand dedicated to the design, manufacture, import and distribution of unique home décor, tabletop and gift products serving specialty retail and hospitality markets. She has also served as a China-based product design and development consultant for Target, and director of Asia-Pacific marketing for Mary Kay. Kinney is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
“We welcome Molly and look forward to her innovative, experienced and trend-driven approach to design and product development in the reinvention of our home décor lines,” says Frederic Contino, president of Midwest-CBK. “Her depth of experience and knowledge of marrying today’s trends with specialty retailers’ changing needs will play a critical role in Midwest-CBK’s new home décor approach, helping our customers to achieve even more success and increased sales and growth.”
MOLLY KINNEY JOINS MIDWEST-CBK TO LEAD HOME DÉCOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN
(Cannon Falls, MN – September 13, 2010) – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, welcomes industry veteran Molly Kinney to lead the company’s new home décor product development and design.
Kinney will lead Midwest-CBK’s home décor product design evolution to meet changing customer needs and tastes, including managing all aspects of the company’s product development for home décor and garden.
Kinney has more than 20 years of international marketing and business experience, including extensive work in design and product development and founding Cole River Co., a boutique wholesale brand dedicated to the design, manufacture, import and distribution of unique home décor, tabletop and gift products serving specialty retail and hospitality markets. She has also served as a China-based product design and development consultant for Target, and director of Asia-Pacific marketing for Mary Kay. Kinney is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
“We welcome Molly and look forward to her innovative, experienced and trend-driven approach to design and product development in the reinvention of our home décor lines,” says Frederic Contino, president of Midwest-CBK. “Her depth of experience and knowledge of marrying today’s trends with specialty retailers’ changing needs will play a critical role in Midwest-CBK’s new home décor approach, helping our customers to achieve even more success and increased sales and growth.”
SnapRetail Releases TrafficBuilder Marketing System
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Easy email & social marketing system drives store traffic for independent retailers
August 2, 2010 (PITTSBURGH) – SnapRetail, a company dedicated to helping independent retailers drive store traffic and increase profits, has announced the release of its revolutionary software product: TrafficBuilder. TrafficBuilder is an easy-to-use email and social media marketing system that helps retailers connect with their customers, driving higher store traffic and profits.
“TrafficBuilder is a virtually automatic marketing tool that makes it a ‘snap’ for independent retailers to effectively market to their customers using customizable marketing materials that come directly from the vendors they love,” said Ted Teele, CEO of SnapRetail. “TrafficBuilder also offers retailers the ability to entice consumers by posting online photo albums on Facebook, Twitter and via email of fresh products that are about to arrive in stores.”
Over 90 leading vendors have signed up to provide their marketing materials to the 100,000 retailers in the gift, home décor, furniture and garden industries including Mud Pie, Midwest-CBK, Yankee Candle, Lindsay Phillips, Beatriz Ball, Bailey Street, IMAX, and Evergreen. “TrafficBuilder is an effort to support our independent retailers,” said John Toler, Evergreen Enterprises. “We believe this will help them thrive in the retail marketplace.”
More than 1500 retailers have signed up for TrafficBuilder’s Trial Edition which gives store owners a 3 month free subscription period to use the software. “We are delighted to have so many retailers helping us fine tune our system,” said Ted Teele, CEO of SnapRetail. “All software systems benefit from having large numbers of users, and the feedback from participating retailers during the free trial will undoubtedly strengthen our software.”
Retailers are enthusiastic about the release. “We are thrilled about TrafficBuilder. We are especially excited about the online photo albums of incoming merchandise so we can share the newest products with our loyal customers via e-mail and Facebook,” said Marsha Fleming, Something Special, Vincennes, Indiana.
Retailers can still sign up for the free trial which runs through October 31st at www.snapretail.com/trafficbuilder. “The earlier a retailer signs up for the free trial,” said Mr. Teele, “the more time a retailer can use the system to market to their retailers without charge.”
SnapRetail will celebrate its launch with retailers in its Las Vegas showroom C-0637 on Tuesday, August 3rd at 4pm.
Interested retailers can learn more at: www.snapretail.com/trafficbuilder.
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About SnapRetail
SnapRetail is dedicated to helping independent retailers drive traffic and increase profits by making it a “snap” for them to market to their customers using the new marketing, including social media, email marketing, and ecommerce. Our revolutionary software “TrafficBuilder” will help independents compete effectively with larger retailers. Also, with the largest online wholesale MarketPlace in the industry, we help vendors and sales agencies with the “sell to” of products to retailers. In other words, SnapRetail provides the complete solution for making retail a snap! More information is available on www.snapretail.com and SnapRetail’s Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/snapretail.
Easy email & social marketing system drives store traffic for independent retailers
August 2, 2010 (PITTSBURGH) – SnapRetail, a company dedicated to helping independent retailers drive store traffic and increase profits, has announced the release of its revolutionary software product: TrafficBuilder. TrafficBuilder is an easy-to-use email and social media marketing system that helps retailers connect with their customers, driving higher store traffic and profits.
“TrafficBuilder is a virtually automatic marketing tool that makes it a ‘snap’ for independent retailers to effectively market to their customers using customizable marketing materials that come directly from the vendors they love,” said Ted Teele, CEO of SnapRetail. “TrafficBuilder also offers retailers the ability to entice consumers by posting online photo albums on Facebook, Twitter and via email of fresh products that are about to arrive in stores.”
Over 90 leading vendors have signed up to provide their marketing materials to the 100,000 retailers in the gift, home décor, furniture and garden industries including Mud Pie, Midwest-CBK, Yankee Candle, Lindsay Phillips, Beatriz Ball, Bailey Street, IMAX, and Evergreen. “TrafficBuilder is an effort to support our independent retailers,” said John Toler, Evergreen Enterprises. “We believe this will help them thrive in the retail marketplace.”
More than 1500 retailers have signed up for TrafficBuilder’s Trial Edition which gives store owners a 3 month free subscription period to use the software. “We are delighted to have so many retailers helping us fine tune our system,” said Ted Teele, CEO of SnapRetail. “All software systems benefit from having large numbers of users, and the feedback from participating retailers during the free trial will undoubtedly strengthen our software.”
Retailers are enthusiastic about the release. “We are thrilled about TrafficBuilder. We are especially excited about the online photo albums of incoming merchandise so we can share the newest products with our loyal customers via e-mail and Facebook,” said Marsha Fleming, Something Special, Vincennes, Indiana.
Retailers can still sign up for the free trial which runs through October 31st at www.snapretail.com/trafficbuilder. “The earlier a retailer signs up for the free trial,” said Mr. Teele, “the more time a retailer can use the system to market to their retailers without charge.”
SnapRetail will celebrate its launch with retailers in its Las Vegas showroom C-0637 on Tuesday, August 3rd at 4pm.
Interested retailers can learn more at: www.snapretail.com/trafficbuilder.
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About SnapRetail
SnapRetail is dedicated to helping independent retailers drive traffic and increase profits by making it a “snap” for them to market to their customers using the new marketing, including social media, email marketing, and ecommerce. Our revolutionary software “TrafficBuilder” will help independents compete effectively with larger retailers. Also, with the largest online wholesale MarketPlace in the industry, we help vendors and sales agencies with the “sell to” of products to retailers. In other words, SnapRetail provides the complete solution for making retail a snap! More information is available on www.snapretail.com and SnapRetail’s Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/snapretail.
Ivystone Group Launches eCommerce Website
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Ivystone Group Launches eCommerce Website
Retailers to find enhanced functions on redesign site
June 28, 2010 (Exton, Pa) – National rep agency Ivystone Group announced it has just released a dramatically redesigned company website which offers retailers the ability to order many of their favorite lines.
The site, located at www.ivystone.com, offers retailers dozens of online catalogs where they can view products; buyers place orders for many of the lines right on the site. Ivystone.com also allows retailers to peruse special offers and market information. Ivystone is also setting up its sales team with personal web pages so retailers can read about what’s new and exciting in their particular regions.
“Retailers tell us they love to have options in how they most efficiently work with us,” said Doug Cofiell, CEO of Ivystone Group. “Many retailers love to sit down with their sales reps in their stores; others prefer to view and order products in their dens late at night. We support either option.”
Ivystone also operates a similar website for its home décor and accessories sales group, HomeStyle, at www.homestylesales.com. “We deliberately made the design, functionality and login information the same as our HomeStyle website,” noted Mr. Cofiell. “We know our retailers will spend time on both websites and we want their experiences to be easy on both.”
Vendors are also very excited about their sales and customer relationship building opportunities on the website. “Urban Rituelle is committed to building bridges with existing retailers and to new retailers,” said Clark Orlaska of Urban Rituelle. “Ivystone’s expanded web presence is a great way to support those goals and to create greater value for all in the MarketPlace.”
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About Ivystone
Ivystone Group is the leading professional sales organization serving retailers of gift products across the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and Midwest. Ivystone merged January 1, 2010 with HomeStyle, the largest sales agency serving home décor retailers. The combined company is the largest sales and marketing group in the country. For more information, visit www.ivystone.com.
Ivystone Group Launches eCommerce Website
Retailers to find enhanced functions on redesign site
June 28, 2010 (Exton, Pa) – National rep agency Ivystone Group announced it has just released a dramatically redesigned company website which offers retailers the ability to order many of their favorite lines.
The site, located at www.ivystone.com, offers retailers dozens of online catalogs where they can view products; buyers place orders for many of the lines right on the site. Ivystone.com also allows retailers to peruse special offers and market information. Ivystone is also setting up its sales team with personal web pages so retailers can read about what’s new and exciting in their particular regions.
“Retailers tell us they love to have options in how they most efficiently work with us,” said Doug Cofiell, CEO of Ivystone Group. “Many retailers love to sit down with their sales reps in their stores; others prefer to view and order products in their dens late at night. We support either option.”
Ivystone also operates a similar website for its home décor and accessories sales group, HomeStyle, at www.homestylesales.com. “We deliberately made the design, functionality and login information the same as our HomeStyle website,” noted Mr. Cofiell. “We know our retailers will spend time on both websites and we want their experiences to be easy on both.”
Vendors are also very excited about their sales and customer relationship building opportunities on the website. “Urban Rituelle is committed to building bridges with existing retailers and to new retailers,” said Clark Orlaska of Urban Rituelle. “Ivystone’s expanded web presence is a great way to support those goals and to create greater value for all in the MarketPlace.”
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About Ivystone
Ivystone Group is the leading professional sales organization serving retailers of gift products across the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and Midwest. Ivystone merged January 1, 2010 with HomeStyle, the largest sales agency serving home décor retailers. The combined company is the largest sales and marketing group in the country. For more information, visit www.ivystone.com.
Dallas gift market selects new product winner
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Clothes and Go Selected as The Next Big Thing Winner
Dallas Market Center announces its national product search contest winner
DALLAS – June 28, 2010 – Dallas Market Center, the world’s most complete wholesale
marketplace, recently announced The Next Big Thing winner, Clothes and Go. The Next Big Thing is a national search for the best new products from throughout the country.
The winner was announced during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market on Saturday, June 26, and awarded a prize package worth more than $15,000 including $5,000 cash, exhibit space at the January 2011 Total Home & Gift Market, a feature profile in one of Dallas Market Center’s award-winning publications, and consultations from leading industry experts regarding branding, public relations, visual merchandising and much more.
“Clothes and Go is a great product that fulfills a compelling consumer need,” said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center. “We are thrilled to introduce them to the marketplace and to work with them over the next several months as they build a successful business.”
Clothes and Go was selected from three contest finalists including Sand Gone and Sutton Baking Cups. The finalists received airfare, hotel and exhibit space to show their products during Market in front of more than 50,000 attendees.
Clothes and Go, based in Dallas, Texas, is a unique solution for moving clothing on hangers. Clothes are removed from the closet on hangers, placed in the Clothes and Go bag and then easily carried and put in a vehicle. It eliminates the need for traditional moving boxes and hanging rods while taking a fraction of the time to move. Clothes and Go is made of durable, lightweight, water resistant material that includes ties to attach hangers, Velcro to secure the items, and handles to carry the bag over the shoulder.
Myra Prescott and Julie Tobolowsky, founders of Clothes and Go, are best friends and sisters-in-law. Between the two of them, they have moved several children back and forth to college as well as moved their families from home to home. They dreaded the challenge of moving clothes and decided to find a solution. After years of development, Clothes and Go was born.
For more information on The Next Big Thing finalists: Clothes and Go, www.clothesandgo.com, www.sandgone.com and www.suttongourmetpaper.com.
For additional information on the contest, visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com or e-mail
thenextbigthing@mcmcmail.com. Dallas Market Center will continue to host The Next Big Thing contest finalists in Dallas during its June Total Home & Gift Market. Information regarding next year’s contest will be available on the Web site soon.
Dallas Market Center holds four Total Home & Gift Markets (January, March, June and
September) and five Apparel & Accessories Markets (January, March, June, August and
October) each year. Retail buyers are offered new lines and products at Dallas Market Center throughout its permanent showrooms and temporary exhibition space.
Clothes and Go Selected as The Next Big Thing Winner
Dallas Market Center announces its national product search contest winner
DALLAS – June 28, 2010 – Dallas Market Center, the world’s most complete wholesale
marketplace, recently announced The Next Big Thing winner, Clothes and Go. The Next Big Thing is a national search for the best new products from throughout the country.
The winner was announced during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market on Saturday, June 26, and awarded a prize package worth more than $15,000 including $5,000 cash, exhibit space at the January 2011 Total Home & Gift Market, a feature profile in one of Dallas Market Center’s award-winning publications, and consultations from leading industry experts regarding branding, public relations, visual merchandising and much more.
“Clothes and Go is a great product that fulfills a compelling consumer need,” said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center. “We are thrilled to introduce them to the marketplace and to work with them over the next several months as they build a successful business.”
Clothes and Go was selected from three contest finalists including Sand Gone and Sutton Baking Cups. The finalists received airfare, hotel and exhibit space to show their products during Market in front of more than 50,000 attendees.
Clothes and Go, based in Dallas, Texas, is a unique solution for moving clothing on hangers. Clothes are removed from the closet on hangers, placed in the Clothes and Go bag and then easily carried and put in a vehicle. It eliminates the need for traditional moving boxes and hanging rods while taking a fraction of the time to move. Clothes and Go is made of durable, lightweight, water resistant material that includes ties to attach hangers, Velcro to secure the items, and handles to carry the bag over the shoulder.
Myra Prescott and Julie Tobolowsky, founders of Clothes and Go, are best friends and sisters-in-law. Between the two of them, they have moved several children back and forth to college as well as moved their families from home to home. They dreaded the challenge of moving clothes and decided to find a solution. After years of development, Clothes and Go was born.
For more information on The Next Big Thing finalists: Clothes and Go, www.clothesandgo.com, www.sandgone.com and www.suttongourmetpaper.com.
For additional information on the contest, visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com or e-mail
thenextbigthing@mcmcmail.com. Dallas Market Center will continue to host The Next Big Thing contest finalists in Dallas during its June Total Home & Gift Market. Information regarding next year’s contest will be available on the Web site soon.
Dallas Market Center holds four Total Home & Gift Markets (January, March, June and
September) and five Apparel & Accessories Markets (January, March, June, August and
October) each year. Retail buyers are offered new lines and products at Dallas Market Center throughout its permanent showrooms and temporary exhibition space.
Minnesota retailer honors Kincaid Furniture
press release
June 25, 2010, Hudson, NC—Becker Furniture World, the largest and most
shopped furniture store in Minnesota, has recognized Kincaid Furniture as its
Vendor of the Year.
“We are recognizing Kincaid Furniture as our Vendor of the Year because the
company shares our philosophy of offering quality furnishings at an
outstanding value,” said Becker founder and owner Doug Huseby. “Kincaid’s
quality, service and commitment to superior design are to be celebrated.”
With more than 250,000 square feet of furniture and home furnishings,
Becker Furniture World is a destination that attracts customers from a five-
state area. The company offers a broad product line of furniture and
accessories, carrying merchandise from nearly 100 vendors. The 32-year-old
company is family-owned and operated by the Huseby family.
Todd Hady, vice president of sales, Kincaid said, “We are incredibly honored
and proud to receive this award from Becker Furniture World. Becker has
always been a wonderful retail partner and we enjoy the relationship we have
with the Huseby family.” Hady and Kincaid district sales manager, David
Mans, were on hand to accept the award from Doug Huseby, his wife Julie,
and their son, Joel, executive vice president.
June 25, 2010, Hudson, NC—Becker Furniture World, the largest and most
shopped furniture store in Minnesota, has recognized Kincaid Furniture as its
Vendor of the Year.
“We are recognizing Kincaid Furniture as our Vendor of the Year because the
company shares our philosophy of offering quality furnishings at an
outstanding value,” said Becker founder and owner Doug Huseby. “Kincaid’s
quality, service and commitment to superior design are to be celebrated.”
With more than 250,000 square feet of furniture and home furnishings,
Becker Furniture World is a destination that attracts customers from a five-
state area. The company offers a broad product line of furniture and
accessories, carrying merchandise from nearly 100 vendors. The 32-year-old
company is family-owned and operated by the Huseby family.
Todd Hady, vice president of sales, Kincaid said, “We are incredibly honored
and proud to receive this award from Becker Furniture World. Becker has
always been a wonderful retail partner and we enjoy the relationship we have
with the Huseby family.” Hady and Kincaid district sales manager, David
Mans, were on hand to accept the award from Doug Huseby, his wife Julie,
and their son, Joel, executive vice president.
12 vendors earmark funds for 'Change For Life'
press release
Gift for Life Launches National “Change for Life” Initiative
—Leading suppliers to make donation for each order placed at upcoming markets—
May 26, 2010—Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries' sole charitable organization, today announced an exciting new fundraising initiative: Change for Life. This unique national donation program begins with a select group of twelve industry-leading companies setting aside a pre-determined, per-order amount to Gift for Life for each order placed at major trade events across the United States for the remainder of 2010. Change for Life will kick off in Dallas in June and will continue through October in High Point.
The program was initiated by Gift For Life in connection with industry icon Randy Eller’s summer 2010 receipt of Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award. “Creating a new national program not only helps Gift for Life but unifies the industry for a single important cause,” said Eller. “When we contacted a select group of leading companies they were quick to embrace the idea.”
Currently 12 companies serve as founding partners:
“This is a meaningful partnership for all of us,” said John Keiser, CEO of OneCoast. “As we service tens of thousands of customers we can offer an efficient way to support a worthy cause. It’s business with heart.”
“These generous companies recognize that commerce and charity can work together and in turn create a better world,” said Jenny Hammons, chair of the Gift for Life board. “We are thrilled to have strong partners as we launch this nationwide program.”
Following the 2010 launch, Change for Life will be broadly rolled-out across the industry and additional companies will be invited to participate. For information, contact Stu Teller of Right Angle Strategies, at stu@rightanglestrategies.com.
Gift for Life presents its annual Industry Achievement Award each August as part of the Gifts & Decorative Accessories Retailer Excellence Awards. In addition, Gift for Life hosts regional events throughout the United States and a national fundraiser each winter in New York City during the New York International Gift Fair®. Funds benefit DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. For additional information please visit www.giftforlife.org.
ABOUT GIFT FOR LIFE
Gift for Life, the gift and home décor industry’s volunteer group raising funds for AIDS assistance and research through DIFFA: Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS, was founded in 1992. Since then, Gift for Life has raised nearly $4 million through special events, cause-related marketing, promotions, and from corporate and individual donations. Information is available at www.giftforlife.org.
ABOUT DIFFA
DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S. Since its founding in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide more than $38 million to hundreds of AIDS organizations nationwide. Information is available at www.diffa.org
Gift for Life Launches National “Change for Life” Initiative
—Leading suppliers to make donation for each order placed at upcoming markets—
May 26, 2010—Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries' sole charitable organization, today announced an exciting new fundraising initiative: Change for Life. This unique national donation program begins with a select group of twelve industry-leading companies setting aside a pre-determined, per-order amount to Gift for Life for each order placed at major trade events across the United States for the remainder of 2010. Change for Life will kick off in Dallas in June and will continue through October in High Point.
The program was initiated by Gift For Life in connection with industry icon Randy Eller’s summer 2010 receipt of Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award. “Creating a new national program not only helps Gift for Life but unifies the industry for a single important cause,” said Eller. “When we contacted a select group of leading companies they were quick to embrace the idea.”
Currently 12 companies serve as founding partners:
- Alexa’s Angels
- Appleman Schauben
- CR Gibson
- Evergreen
- Global Views
- IMAX
- Lazy Susan
- Lindsey Phillips
- Mudpie
- OneCoast
- Two’s Company
- Uttermost
“This is a meaningful partnership for all of us,” said John Keiser, CEO of OneCoast. “As we service tens of thousands of customers we can offer an efficient way to support a worthy cause. It’s business with heart.”
“These generous companies recognize that commerce and charity can work together and in turn create a better world,” said Jenny Hammons, chair of the Gift for Life board. “We are thrilled to have strong partners as we launch this nationwide program.”
Following the 2010 launch, Change for Life will be broadly rolled-out across the industry and additional companies will be invited to participate. For information, contact Stu Teller of Right Angle Strategies, at stu@rightanglestrategies.com.
Gift for Life presents its annual Industry Achievement Award each August as part of the Gifts & Decorative Accessories Retailer Excellence Awards. In addition, Gift for Life hosts regional events throughout the United States and a national fundraiser each winter in New York City during the New York International Gift Fair®. Funds benefit DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. For additional information please visit www.giftforlife.org.
ABOUT GIFT FOR LIFE
Gift for Life, the gift and home décor industry’s volunteer group raising funds for AIDS assistance and research through DIFFA: Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS, was founded in 1992. Since then, Gift for Life has raised nearly $4 million through special events, cause-related marketing, promotions, and from corporate and individual donations. Information is available at www.giftforlife.org.
ABOUT DIFFA
DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S. Since its founding in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide more than $38 million to hundreds of AIDS organizations nationwide. Information is available at www.diffa.org
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