Williams-Sonoma Adds Casabella Swivel-It Cleaning Tools
Williams-Sonoma has added several new Casabella Swivel-It cleaning tools to its product mix. Swivel-It is a Casabella line that, as…
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Tumbleweed Pottery Introduces Recipe Website
Tumbleweed Pottery has launched its own recipe website, www.tumbleweedpotteryrecipes.com, which will be listed on all of its gift box packaging.…
January Retail Sales Grow
U.S. retail sales for January were up slightly over December and jumped 4.7% when compared to January 2009, according…
OfficeMax Launches Portable Hanging File Storage Line
OfficeMax is launching a new collection of storage boxes under its [IN]PLACE private brand called [IN]PLACE Hanging File Portable…
Double-Digit Attendance Gains At NYIGF
The New York International Gift Fair reported renewed buyer optimism, double digit attendance gains and robust order-writing at its winter…
Rippentrop Joins Vinturi To Head Global Marketing, Sales
David Rippentrop has joined Vinturi Inc. as executive vp/global sales and marketing. In his new role, Rippentrop’s responsibilities will include…
Reed & Barton Acquires Lunt Silversmiths
Reed & Barton announced today the acquisition of Lunt Silversmiths following its Chapter 11 filing in December. Lunt’s product range…
OfficeMax CEO Duncan To Retire In 2011
OfficeMax announced that Sam Duncan would retire from his position as chairman and chief executive officer and as a…
Retail Container Traffic Continues To Rise
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports will be a full 25% higher during the first…
Libbey Completes Tender Offer For Notes Due 2011
Libbey Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Libbey Glass Inc. has accepted for purchase $306 million in aggregate principal amount…
Libbey Closes $400 Million Private Placement Of Senior Secured Notes
Libbey Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Libbey Glass Inc. has completed its previously announced private placement of $400…
Forty One Madison Reports Steady NY Gift Show Traffic
The Forty One Madison tabletop building in New York City reported a successful New York Git Show with steady traffic.…
Spectrum To Acquire Former Salton/Applica Business
Spectrum Brands and Russell Hobbs, Inc. today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to bring Russell Hobbs’ network of…
ShopNBC Expands Mobile E-Commerce Initiatives
ShopNBC is launching mobile e-commerce capabilities as well as version two of its ShopNBC iPhone application. Both initiatives will…
Staples Sponsors Global EcoEasy Challenge
Staples has announced the first Staples Global EcoEasy Challenge, a competition among leading technology educational institutions around the world…
Conn’s Q4 Sales Down 30.3%
Home electronics and furnishings retailer Conn’s reported a sharp decline in sales for the fourth quarter ended January 31…
NPD Reports Positive Gains For Q4 Small Appliance Sales
According to The NPD Group, Inc., small appliance sales posted positive dollar and unit sales figures in the fourth quarter…
CIT Group Names Thain Chairman, CEO
CIT Group Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John A. Thain Chairman and Chief Executive Officer…
Dollar General Announces Plans To Create 5,000 New Jobs Over Next 12 Months
Dollar General has announced plans to create approximately 5,000 new jobs this year to support the planned opening of 600…
Bissell Launches Enhanced Website
Bissell Homecare Inc., has launched a revamped website that includes a number of new functionalities. New features of the site…