Archive for October, 2007
« Previous EntriesCaron Acquires Hampton Art
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Caron International, known for yarn and other needlework products, announced today it has acquired substantially all assets of Hampton Art LLC, a supplier of rubber stamps to the arts and crafts market. Bob Gallagher will remain with the company as vice president of sales; Kathy Gallagher will continue as director of licensing and design.
Ed Bolen, […]
Industry News
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007* People. Troy Wells, cfo, Aspire Media, parent company of Interweave Press.
* Tombow changes. Gordon Haight, chairman/ceo of American Tombow, will retire December 31 after 16 years with the company. Robert Laubscher will become president/ceo and Jeff Lester has been promoted to executive vice president of sales and marketing.
* Awards. Creativity For Kids’ Foam Craft […]
CHA Highlights Fashion
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007The Craft & Hobby Association’s (CHA) 2008 Winter Show will carry the “Fashion Crafting” theme, and will offer programs targeting jewelry making, altering and embellishing clothing and accessories, and clothing and accessory design.
Colonial Needle Acquires Line from Caron
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007The Colonial Needle Company has acquired the hand-painted needlepoint canvas business from Caron International. Until November 2006, that product line was owned and distributed by Westex Corp.
Caron hand-painted needlepoint designs are the exclusive properties of their respective needlepoint companies, which Colonial Needle will continue to work with on proprietary and confidential distribution agreements. Colonial has […]
CHA Plans Exhibitor Program
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) is partnering with GES Exposition Services to host an educational event for exhibiting CHA members. It’s scheduled November 8-9, at the Anaheim Marriott in California. “Exhibiting with Excellence: Tradeshow Operations 101” will offer first-time and veteran exhibitors new ideas and tips for a successful show experience. Admission is $125 […]
Michaels to Close Recollections Stores
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Michaels Stores announced yesterday it plans to discontinue its concept businesses, Recollections and Star Decorators’ Wholesale. The company anticipates closing 11 Recollections and three of its four Star locations by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2008. One Star location will continue operations under the Moskatel’s banner. In connection with this decision, the […]
Industry News
Monday, October 8th, 2007* TV. Beads, Baubles and Jewels, Series 700, uplinks Wednesday, November 7, from 1730-1800/513 via NETA. For information, contact KS Inc. Productions at 800/348-3909, or e-mail info@ksproductions.org.
* Address change. Effective “around the middle of October”. Grafix, 5800 Pennsylvania Ave., Maple Heights, OH 44137. Phone remains 216/581-9050 and 800/447-2349; fax remains 216/581-9041.
Financial Expert to Deliver Keynote
Monday, October 8th, 2007Fiancial expert Suze Orman will be the keynote speaker at the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Winter Show in February 2008. Orman, a two-time Emmy Award winning television host, New York Times bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, and motivational speaker, will share practical tips and financial insights. Her presentation is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. […]
Industry News
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007* TV. Needle Arts Studio with Shay Pendray, Series 1700, uplinks Sunday, October 21, from 1530-1600/513 via NETA. For information, contact Aspire Media Operations at 800/272-2193.
* Award. David Ladd, ceo of Walnut Hollow, was named the 2007 Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award winner by Gathering Waters Conservancy for his dedication to environmental sustainability in business as […]
Online Auction
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007The Rwanda Knits Fall Benefit Auction will take place beginning October 19 at 11 p.m., eastern time and ending October 28 at 11 p.m. eastern time, on www.rwandaknitsauction.org. The auction will feature one-of-a-kind knitted and crocheted garments from top designers, knit and crochet magazines, and yarn companies, including Lily Chin, Nora Gaughan, Nicky Epstein, Doris […]
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