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June 9, 2009
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  • John Haste joins new Elk Lighting division
    Pennsylvania-based Elk Lighting has appointed John M. Haste to the position of vice president of its new portable and accessories division, Dimond. more » » » 
  • IHFC names two new account executives
    The International Home Furnishings Center has added two new account executives to the marketing team. Rob Larkin and Holly Allred have joined the company, effective immediately. more » » » 
  • Onecoast opens first virtual trade show
    National sales and marketing agency Onecoast opened its six-day eShow on Monday. The eShow is the industry’s first multi-line virtual trade show and runs through June 13. more » » » 
  • GHTA launches Web site to support independent retailers
    The Gift and Home Trade Association, a non-profit professional trade association dedicated to ensuring the gift and home industry's long term health and viability, has launched the Independent Retailer Resource Center which provides tools, resources, information and ideas to help small business owners effectively promote themselves as independent retailers. more » » » 
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  • Ibolili opens three new showrooms
    Greensboro, N.C.-based Ibolili, a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, is opening three new showrooms in preparation for the upcoming summer markets. more » » » 
  • Americasmart names expanded, relocated showrooms on 14th floor
    Five showrooms have joined Americasmart’s 14th floor Merchandise Mart, expanding and relocating from other buildings and floors. more » » » 
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  • 7W New York launches John Aspley Collection
    7 W New York is launching The John Aspley Collection on the 8th floor, suite 817, this month. more » » » 
  • BLOG: Retailers: Join Abby Kerr's private discussion group for indie retailers
    Retailer/blogger Abby Kerr is looking for a "symphony of peers who need to get real"... but would prefer to do so in a private blog space, away from the rest of the whole wide blogosphere. If the idea is even slightly appealing, visit her blog for women entrepreneuers, A Boutique Industry, and read the current post. more » » » 
  • Video on the Web
    It's no surprise that the consumption of online video is growing dramatically. According to COM score, frequent viewers now consume more than 4.5 hours of online video per month. The 18–24 year old market spends more time watching video online vs. TV! But how does online video impact retailers? COM score also reports that the number of online shoppers who watch retail videos grew 40% in t... more » » » 
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