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Co-Op America 800-584-7336 Not-for-profit membership whose mission is to harness economic power-the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace-to create a socially just and evnironmentally sustainable society.
Organic Trade Association 413-774-7511 Membership-based association whose mission is to promote and protect the growth of the organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy.
Distant Village Packaging 773-276-4554 Leader in sustainable handmade packaging.
Inside Sustainable Packaging 815-609-3600 Inside Sustainable Packaging will focuses on three major aspects of sustainable packaging. These are: People, Products and perspective.
Food Industry Resources
The Sell Gourmet Network 832-559-7317 Business-to-Business online gourmet food portal featuring over 1,400 unique wholesale food products for retailers to purchase for their upscale food and gift shops.
LabelCalc 888-804-0001 LabelCalc's quick and easy to use online system enables users to create their own FDA compliant nutrition facts panels in minutes.
LEARNING RESOURCES: Instructional
Cherie Reagor's Video & Marketing Tools 904-273-0224 Videos, information and marketing tools for the gift basket business.
Gift Basket Business Everything you need to know about starting a gift basket business.
Gift Basket School 330-478-0555 Industry supplier of gift basket products, promotional products, sales tool kits, seminars and design information.
LEARNING RESOURCES: Trade Magazines
Gifts & Decorative Accessories Magazine 646-746-6400 Industry news, trade show news, new product introductions and trend information are highlighted in each monthly publication.
Green Retailer 800-936-6297 Your guide to eco-friendly resources for the gift & home furnishings industry.
Specialty Coffee Retailer Business monthly for the coffee industry. Searchable databases, industry news. forum and new products.
Gift Shop Magazine 800-936-6297 One-stop resource for information, products, ideas and inspiration for the gift retailer.
Fancy Food Magazine 312-849-2220 Gourmet products magazine for retailers.
Specialty Retail Report Magazine 800-936-6297 Retail trade publication reaching specialty retailers who operate carts, kiosks and temporary in-line stores.
Giftware News Magazine 312-849-2220 Worldwide magazine for gifts, home accessories, stationery, tabletop and collectibles.
Country Business 630-377-8000 Magazine for independent gift retailers of country gifts and accessories.
Craftrends Trade journal for the art, craft, needlework, sewing and quilting industries.
Party & Paper 203-730-4090 World's best source for party & paper needs. Balloon art recipes, discussion forum and buyer's guide.
Gourmet Retailer 305-446-3388 The latest industry news for retailers of specialty food and kitchenware.
Rave Reviews! Magazine 888-728-3101 The magazine of choice for the Gift Basket & Gourmet Industry.
LEARNING RESOURCES: Trade Shows
Gift Basket Professional National Organization with networking, trendy new ideas, education and experience. Show July 9-11, 2009 Canton, Ohio.
Dallas Market Center 800-325-6587 Dallas Market Center holds approximately 50 markets each year, including Total Home & Gift Markets and Apparel & Accessories Markets.
AmericasMart Atlanta 800-258-6278 25+ annual Markets each year. Source for wholesale gift, home furnishings, area rug and apparel merchandise.
GlobalShop 800-93-8735 Where retailers and brand managers go to find retail design, instore marketing and technology solutions.
Trade Show News Network 262-782-8474 Online resource for the trade show, exhibition and event industry.
Natural Products Expo West 866-458-4935 This event showcases the newest and most innovative products in natural, organic and healthy living.
Catersource 877-932-3632 Dedicated to the education and growth of the professional caterer.
All Things Organic 207-852-5504 Organic Education. Organic Products. Organic Ideas.
Retailing Resources
Gift and Home Channel 212-255-5774 Merchandising Trends. Industry Expert Advice. "How To" content.
RetailSpeaks 612-435-0423 Community of independent retailers determined to compete and thrive in a world filled with big boxes and internet stores.
Trendwatching One of the world's leading trend firms. 8,000+ trend spotters scan the globe for emerging consumer trends.
Nashville Wraps Blog 800-547-9727 An eye on trends, eco-friendly packaging & how-to's.
Nashville Wraps Photostream 800-547-9727 Contains lots pictures of our customers products using Nashville Wraps packaging. Also get an inside peak at us as we work for you, play and support our favorite charities.
Nashville Wraps Facebook 800-547-9727 Become a Nashville Wraps fan on Facebook, a free social networking site. You will receive updates as we post them, trends, articles, special promotions and more.
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