http://stationerytrendsmagazine.com/index.php/news en aheugel@greatamericanpublish.com Copyright 2010 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:13:34 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/beistle-company-acquires-bannerz-inc/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/beistle-company-acquires-bannerz-inc/#id:9785#date:15:13   The Beistle Company has announced they have acquired the Bannerz Inc. line. The company said that with this acquisition, they will be adding many new banner designs to their line in the upcoming months. These will be in addition to the extensive line of banners they currently offer. For more information, visit www.Beistle.com.       Party and Paper Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:13 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/css-industries-inc.-announces-new-president-of-c.r.-gibson-llc/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/css-industries-inc.-announces-new-president-of-c.r.-gibson-llc/#id:9766#date:16:06 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false CSS Industries, Inc. has announced that effective Sept. 2, Laurie Gilner is joining the organization as president of its C.R. Gibson, LLC company. C.R. Gibson, with its principal office located in Nashville, Tenn., is a leading designer, distributor and supplier of stationery, memory books, journals and notecards, infant and wedding photo albums and scrapbooks and other gift items that commemorate life's celebrations. Gilner will succeed Donald French, who has decided to retire. "We thank Don for his years of service to our C.R. Gibson… Party and Paper Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:06 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/georgia-governor-proclaims-september-balloon-month/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/georgia-governor-proclaims-september-balloon-month/#id:9753#date:17:12 Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has declared the month of September as Balloon Month. Maxine Burton, president and founder of Georgia-based burton+BURTON, spearheaded the initiative to coincide with next month's International Balloon Month. In its inaugural year, International Balloon Month seeks to raise awareness of the joy of balloons as well as to spotlight the economic impact the multi-billion dollar balloon industry has on the state of Georgia and the world. A mainstay in the Athens business community since 1982, burton + BURTON (formerly Flowers, Inc. Balloons), is the largest distributor of balloons and coordinating gifts… Party and Paper Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:12 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/national-balloon-time-put-a-face-on-fun-contest-now-open/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/national-balloon-time-put-a-face-on-fun-contest-now-open/#id:9717#date:12:55 It's time again for parents to break out their cameras and capture the essence of "fun" on their children's faces. The fourth annual Balloon Time "Put A Face On Fun" contest is now open, and the reward is even greater this year. In addition to participating in a professional photo shoot and being featured on Balloon Time's packaging for the following year, the grand-prize winner will receive a Disney Cruise Line family vacation for four (subject to availability). Fifty first-prize winners will receive a Balloon Time 30 Helium Balloon Kit. "We wanted to raise the… Party and Paper Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:55 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/world-balloon-convention-announces-2012-dates/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/world-balloon-convention-announces-2012-dates/#id:9665#date:11:34 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Following the success of the international event, which boasted more than 600 attendees in April 2010, Pioneer Balloon Co. has announced that it will host another World Balloon Convention (WBC) March 21-25, 2012. The event will return to the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas. "We're thrilled to be bringing back this level of education," said Betty Vlamis, executive vice president of Pioneer. "We're looking forward to igniting the delegates' passion for balloons… Party and Paper Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:34 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/eldorados-releases-2010-halloween-costume-and-fantasy-wear-catalog/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/eldorados-releases-2010-halloween-costume-and-fantasy-wear-catalog/#id:9652#date:11:53 Eldorado's new 2010 Halloween, Costume and Fantasy Wear Catalog offers everything retailers need to take advantage of a holiday that, according to the National Retail Federation, is expected to bring in over $4.75 billion in sales this year. "Halloween is one of the biggest - and longest - selling seasons of the year," said Larry Garland, Eldorado founder and CEO. "Don't be left out and don't forget to re-merchandise your store to take advantage of it." To help retailers get a bigger piece of that Halloween pie, all of the offerings in the new catalog… Party and Paper Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:53 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/hcpshow-puts-focus-on-multi-season-profitability-opportunities-in-2011/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/hcpshow-puts-focus-on-multi-season-profitability-opportunities-in-2011/#id:9636#date:13:51 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false TransWorld Exhibits has announced that the 27th annual Halloween, Costume & Party Show (HCPShow) will run concurrently for the first time with the Halloween & Attractions Show, featuring the Haunt Show (HAAShow), on March 10-13, at the America's Center in St. Louis, Mo. The co-location of these flagship industry shows reflects a growing Halloween merchandising and retailing trend that encompasses other holidays and special occasion décor, special event programming and gift giving. As retailers and attractions adopt cross merchandising strategies and category extensions to… Party and Paper Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:51 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/design-design-inc.-acquires-cool-cups/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/design-design-inc.-acquires-cool-cups/#id:9635#date:13:45 Gift, paper tableware and stationery vendor Design Design Inc. has acquired Cool Cups, a company that manufactures printed foam, paper, and plastic cups, humorous cocktail napkins, and foam beverage can wraps. CoolCups will continue to operate as a separate company, Cool Cups and Stuff, but will be supported by Design Design's personnel and physical resources. Don Kallil, president and CEO of Design Design, said in a statement, "We look forward to providing the Cool Cups customer base with the product development, customer service, sales, marketing, and distribution support of the Design Design team, and we… Party and Paper Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:45 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/surtex-to-be-expanded/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/surtex-to-be-expanded/#id:9549#date:11:07 Responding to the upbeat attitude and brisk business at SURTEX 2010, show producer GLM has set the dates and announced expansion plans for SURTEX 2011, marking the 25th anniversary of the only trade show in North America devoted to the sale and licensing of original art and design. SURTEX 2011 will take place May 15-17 in the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York City. Exhibitor registration and attendee applications opened this week and are already arriving at GLM headquarters, reported Penny Sikalis, vice president and show manager. "After the very successful 2010 show,… Party and Paper Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:07 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/american-greetings-introduces-greeting-cards-in-support-of-the-national-bre/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/american-greetings-introduces-greeting-cards-in-support-of-the-national-bre/#id:9547#date:08:49 Every day people shop the greeting card aisle in search of the perfect words that best express their feelings on both happy and difficult occasions. Unfortunately for more than 200,000 women each year, the hard times may include the diagnosis of breast cancer. That's why American Greetings Corp. is introducing greeting cards that help consumers find the right words in both happy and tough times, all while supporting the great work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Designed for women by women, this beautiful greeting card collection helps women connect with one another and share… Party and Paper Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:49 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/west-coast-event-balloon-arts-convention-announces-2011-dates/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/west-coast-event-balloon-arts-convention-announces-2011-dates/#id:9529#date:10:19 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false West Coast Event Productions has announced the return of the West Coast Event and Balloon Arts Convention (WCE&BAC) July 8-10, 2011. "The overwhelming success of our first event, and the positive feedback that was received made it an easy decision to come back for a second convention," said Amanda Armstrong, executive producer said. "It was amazing to see the comradery displayed between last year's delegates," said Francie Rosen, education and competition director. "West… Party and Paper Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:19 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/u.s.-retailers-sales-rise-at-fastest-pace-in-four-years/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/u.s.-retailers-sales-rise-at-fastest-pace-in-four-years/#id:9517#date:08:59 According to an article in Bloomberg Businessweek, U.S. retailers' sales are growing at the fastest pace in four years, a sign consumers may be overcoming concern about unemployment and depressed home values. Sales probably expanded at an average monthly rate of four percent in the first five months of the retail fiscal year that began Jan. 31, the biggest gain since 2006, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) trade group said in advance of its June report. Nordstrom Inc. and Kohl's Corp. are among chains that will report June sales increases at stores open… Party and Paper Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:59 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/victorias-secret-to-roll-out-halloween-costume-line-this-fall/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/victorias-secret-to-roll-out-halloween-costume-line-this-fall/#id:9515#date:08:54 According to an article in The Columbus Dispatch, trick-or-treat might be positively angelic this year. Victoria's Secret - whose runway supermodels wear lingerie and angel wings - plans to offer a small range of costume items for Halloween this fall. Officials at Columbus-based Limited Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret, had little comment on the merchandise other than to confirm that it is in the works and to say it will be available through the company's website and catalog business, and in its mall stores. In offering the theme items, Victoria's Secret will join… Party and Paper Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:54 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/hcpshow-expanding-to-meet-industry-growth/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/hcpshow-expanding-to-meet-industry-growth/#id:9355#date:13:14 Halloween merchandise is thriving as a retail category amidst economic factors that are inspiring families and individuals to seek local activities. TransWorld's Halloween, Costume & Party Show featuring Holiday and Special Occasion Merchandise (HCPShow) is welcoming this growth with innovative strategies. In 2011, the 27th annual HCPShow will run concurrently with the Halloween & Attractions Show, featuring the Haunt Show (HAAShow). These two shows will take place in St. Louis, March 10-13. Produced by TransWorld Exhibits, both shows are mutually strengthened as more theme parks, agri-entertainment, special event planners and organizations are offering Halloween merchandise… Party and Paper Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:14 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/halloween-party-expo-looking-ahead-to-2011/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/halloween-party-expo-looking-ahead-to-2011/#id:8793#date:12:23 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false After another successful show in 2010, organizers of the Halloween & Party Expo are looking forward to Jan. 22-25, 2011, when the show will once again be held in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.   In addition to providing an early place for buyers and exhibitors to do business and write orders, the Expo will also host several special events, ranging from industry parties to the latest costume shows to educational seminars.   At the close of the first day of… Party and Paper Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:23 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/ellie-shoes-expands-with-new-hires-to-meet-companys-growth/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/ellie-shoes-expands-with-new-hires-to-meet-companys-growth/#id:8790#date:09:05 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Despite the struggling economy, sexy shoemaker Ellie Shoes has expanded its team to meet the increasing demand for the company’s various lines of affordable, sexy footwear by hiring Lydia Conley, key accounts manager, and Allen Karsy, accounting manager.   “We are so excited to have Lydia and Allen join the Ellie family,” said Ellen Renger, owner of Ellie Shoes. “They both bring the solid experience that we need to navigate through our growth. We are particularly looking forward to capitalizing on Lydia’s creative ideas… Party and Paper Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:05 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/according-to-nrf-millions-of-americans-planning-fourth-of-july-festivities/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/according-to-nrf-millions-of-americans-planning-fourth-of-july-festivities/#id:8784#date:09:23 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2010 Independence Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch, nearly 144 million Americans or 61.9 percent of adults over 18 years old will celebrate the holiday the traditional way by attending or hosting a cookout/barbeque or picnic. This is about the same as last year (62.6 percent).   The survey also found 98 million, or 42.4 percent of adults over 18 will watch fireworks or attend a community celebration, compared to last year’s 42.7 percent.… Party and Paper Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:23 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/nobleworks-introduces-new-lines/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/nobleworks-introduces-new-lines/#id:8707#date:15:22 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false NobleWorks has announced the launch of more than 20 new greeting cards, including two new lines: “RUBES” and “I’m Just Saying.” The introduction also includes additions to several of the company's other popular humor lines.   The new “RUBES” line features greeting cards by NobleWorks’ newest licensed cartoonist, Leigh Rubin. The initial launch includes six eco-themed illustrations that make “green” funny. These birthday cards (and one get-well card) poke fun at everything from… Party and Paper Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:22 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/forum-novelties-receives-2009-vendor-of-the-year-award/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/forum-novelties-receives-2009-vendor-of-the-year-award/#id:8656#date:11:26 Forum Novelties Inc., a division of Rubie's Costume Company, has been awarded the "2009 Vendor of the Year" Award for Best Category Development by Spirit Halloween, a division of Spencer Gifts, in recognition of Forum's creativity and extraordinary service."We are very proud and honored to receive this distinction and thankful to be selected to receive this prestigious award from one of the top retailers in the Halloween Industry," said Warren Berkowitz.Over the past 30 years, Forum Novelties product line has evolved to meet customer needs and consumer buying trends in the Halloween, joke, trick, magic… Party and Paper Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:26 GMT http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/party-city-expanding-sports-ties/ http://partypaper.com/index.php/news/release/party-city-expanding-sports-ties/#id:8655#date:11:19 According to an article by Don Muret in Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal, costume and party goods supplier Party City has signed a deal to be presenting sponsor of the Florida Panthers' 2010-11 season and another with the New York Yankees for naming rights to seven group suites at Yankee Stadium.Michael Yormark, president and chief operating officer of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, the Panthers' owner and the operator of BankAtlantic Center, refused to disclose the value of the deal in South Florida, where Party City operates 30 of its 600 stores.Rockaway, N.J.-based Party City… Party and Paper Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:19 GMT