Wednesday, February 4, 2009

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Transitions: Kelly Portmann

by Cinda Baxter on February 4, 2009

in Transitions

kelly_pCongratulations to LUG  for ”bagging” one of the brightest minds in the gift industry. Translated, Kelly Portmann (Thymes, V.P. of Sales and Customer Service), is headed to Dallas early this spring to help grow the young company and guide them in day-to-day operations and sales.

As a Texas native, the move will bring her closer to family-—an added benefit. Still, part of her heart remains further north. [click here to continue…]

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William Arthur building gift selection for direct-to-consumer website

by Cinda Baxter on February 4, 2009

in internet, Vendors

wma_logoWilliam Arthur dealers have known for a couple of months the vendor they relied on to support them was joining the ranks of those who compete against them. Obviously, this did not win over fans in the storefront crowd.

Three different sources have now confirmed that representatives of the William Arthur web division were browsing through booths at the New York International Gift Fair, apparently in search of product to fill the company’s upcoming online store. [click here to continue…]

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