Sewing Business News Weekly Digest Retail Holdings NV Announces Record Profit for 2010 PR-USA.net (press release) Retail Holdings, formerly known as Singer NV, changed its name to Retail Holdings NV following the sale of the sewing business and the Singer trademark. Price quotations for the Retail Holdings’ shares are available on the […]
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Jo-Ann Stores Shareholders Approve Merger
On Friday, March 18th the shareholders of Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. approved a $1.6 billion merger with private equity firm Leonard Green & Associates that was proposed last December. According to Footnoted, Jo-Ann’s Chairman/CEO Darrell Webb stands to receive more than $29 million once the merger occurs, and if he is asked to leave his job within two […]
Hot Deals on Fabric and Craft Supplies
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Here are some hot sales that you can take advantage of to grab craft supplies and fabric at terrific prices! Fabric.com – 20% off Valentine’s Day fabrics and crafts through 1/24, plus free shipping on orders over $35. Hancock Fabric – online exclusive inventory sale begins 1/19 through 1/23. […]
Announcing the PatternsThatFitYou.com Affiliate Program
We are very pleased to announce the launch of the new affiliate program at Patterns That Fit You! Known for their easy step-by-step pattern making and customizing classes, Patterns That Fit You is open to partnering with sewing and craft related blogs and websites. Now you can provide your readers with access to free pattern […]
Home Accent Today’s Color Forecast for 2011
Get your first look at The 2011 Color Forecast from Home Accent Today! Most of us are looking to 2011 as a rebound year for businesses, to hopefully keep building on a solid end to 2010. Check out the trends that we’re expected to see in colors for home decor and fashion so that you can plan […]
March is National Craft Month
March is National Craft Month and there is still plenty of time to get involved and use the event in your promotion activities! There are 63 million households that craft as a hobby and this is a great opportunity to host in-store events, hold contests or other craft themed promotions. The Craft & Hobby Association, […]