http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@giftguideonline.com.au (The Editor) http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/KGTQFELAJC http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ZOOTi-Watch---a-lifestyle-choice/KGTQFELAJC.html Our watches are low cost, sporty, fashionable, light weight, waterproof, and good for you! Our ZOOTi fashionable sport watches also contains the health mineral Tourmaline. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:51:36 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/CBEOCNSZFL http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/DKSH-Australia-launches-new-Contigo-range-of-BPA-free-drinkware/CBEOCNSZFL.html Exclusively distributed by DKSH Australia, Contigo has released a new range of drinkware that is BPA-free, leak-proof, spill-proof and features a patented Autoseal that automatically seals between sips to prevent spills. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:29:00 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/SPBBQZITRD http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Colorific-marks-20th-anniversary-with-exclusive-product-launch-party/SPBBQZITRD.html Celebrating 20 years of creating products that make children smile, Colorific has announced plans to host an exclusive product launch at the end of March in Sydney's Botanical Gardens to mark the company's anniversary. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:34:21 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ZJRLJXETFB http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Mothercare-opens-first-store-in-Australia/ZJRLJXETFB.html UK retailer Mothercare, which caters to pregnant women, parents, babies and children up to eight years old, has opened its first store in Australia. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:22:48 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/NWHPMRBZTL http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Wholesaler-Artique-funds-the-planting-of-1000-native-trees/NWHPMRBZTL.html Gift and homewares wholesaler Artique has committed to fund the planting of at least 1,000 native trees in Australia to offset part of the company's carbon footprint. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:38:46 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/SDDPGHZTFO http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Kristina-Brenke-unveils-new-Era-collection-of-jewellery-at-Gallery-Aloft/SDDPGHZTFO.html One of Australia's renowned emerging jewellery designers, Kristina Brenke, is set to launch her new Era collection of jewellery at Gallery Aloft in Sydney next week. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:51:56 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/TOREMKXRAB http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Breville-expects-My-Kitchen-Rules-investment-to-pay-off/TOREMKXRAB.html The semi-final stage of My Kitchen Rules is about to begin and will see contestants move away from the domestic setting to a custom designed, professional kitchen decked out with Breville products. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:10:01 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/OPWZFJNAQN http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Diningware-and-homewares-company-Portmeirion-celebrates-50th-anniversary/OPWZFJNAQN.html Distributed in Australia by Whitehill & Co, British manufacturer of fine porcelain diningware and homewares, Portmeirion, marks its 50th anniversary in 2010. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:10:04 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/BTGQPSEGRL http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Pumpkin-Patch-earnings-jump-50-per-cent/BTGQPSEGRL.html Children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch has reported a massive 50 per cent increase in its half year earnings, with profit rising to 14.3 million for the six months ended January 31 2010, up from 9.5 million for the same period last year. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:47:44 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/VQXUGIJONC http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Organic-brand-iKOU-returns-to-GHA-with-news-of-a-day-spa-in-the-pipeline/VQXUGIJONC.html Based in the Blue Mountains, the newly launched organic brand, iKOU, has returned to exhibit at the Home & Giving Fair after a short hiatus following an inundation of orders at their inaugural trade show two years ago. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:18:22 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/OSRBOOMESJ http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Tomkin-showcases-JAB-Design-range-at-Sydney-Reed-Gift-Fair/OSRBOOMESJ.html Tomkin Australia recently acquired JAB Design Australia and is showcasing the popular melamine and polycarbonate ranges at the Reed Gift Fair, which is held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:22:48 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/RPNKDQMADW http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Studio-Oat-unveils-new-website-developed-by-SAE-Creative/RPNKDQMADW.html Studio Oat, the renowned graphic illustration art and design company and new favourites on the wholesale scene, last week launched a new website developed by Melbourne-based web company SAE Creative. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:24:32 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/IVXTDHLIIX http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Scammers-take-70-million-from-Australian-consumers/IVXTDHLIIX.html According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, scammers took a total of $70 million from unsuspecting Australians in 2009. Online shoppers have been hit particularly hard throughout the year. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:21:44 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/XRKLUUYRVL http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Swell-Textiles-unveils-new-collection-of-hand-woven-fabrics-and-homewares/XRKLUUYRVL.html The creative minds at Swell Textiles are turning heads with the launch of the company's new collection of organic, hand-printed and hand-woven textiles and homewares in four fresh designs, each with multiple colourways. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:57:30 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/TPVAPKDPTG http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Home--Giving-Fair-and-Reed-Gift-Fairs-commence-this-Saturday-February-27/TPVAPKDPTG.html Australia's two major trade shows in the gift and homewares sector, the Home & Giving Fair and Reed Gift Fairs, open this Saturday February 27 in Sydney and are set to offer a comprehensive selection of companies, brands and products. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:31:28 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/LWZVZJDWIS http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Life-Instyle-kicks-off-Sydneys-February-trade-fair-season/LWZVZJDWIS.html Life Instyle will open its doors this Thursday February 25 at 11am, with a champagne reception held that evening from 6pm to 9pm to celebrate the sophisticated collection of designers and products. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:42:39 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/DVBTJMMDIX http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Crisis-breeding-ground-for-innovative-products/DVBTJMMDIX.html High-brow or low-brow, high tech or simplistic, tradition or experiment - what are the determining forces in product design for 2010? That was the question Professor Hansjerg Maier-Aichen addressed at Ambiente. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:21:46 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/WWAXZJVAFE http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Whitehill--Co-hosts-Melbourne-and-Sydney-Christmas-shows/WWAXZJVAFE.html Christmas is starting early this year at Whitehill & Co's new Sydney premises and revamped Melbourne showroom, with staff in each city hosting the company's biggest Christmas decor shows yet. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:54:04 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ZLCVSAHYBN http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/New-Ambiente-sets-stage-for-innovative-trends/ZLCVSAHYBN.html When the new Ambiente opened its doors from February 12 to 16, expectations were high, with the world's biggest consumer goods fair having gone through a complete restructuring. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:43:32 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/UXNZQHMNYM http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Table-and-kitchen-companies-win-big-at-Design-Plus-Awards/UXNZQHMNYM.html The Design Plus Awards are held every year at Ambiente and at this year's show, 28 products from 22 companies in 11 countries had been selected for the 2010 Design Plus Award. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:35:27 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/BOQPJWNJNL http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Mokum-throws-launch-party-to-celebrate-Calvin-Klein-for-Kravet-Collections/BOQPJWNJNL.html As the exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor of Kravet Collections, Mokum Textiles hosted an industry launch party in Sydney last week to celebrate the release of the new range of fabric, Calvin Klein for Kravet Collections. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:13:14 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/KYEPETMOOD http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Jokari-announced-as-a-winner-at-seventh-annual-Housewares-Design-Awards/KYEPETMOOD.html The Jokari Magnifying Medi-Grip Bottle Cap Remover took out one of the top awards this month as at the seventh annual Housewares Design Awards ceremony in New York. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:09:10 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/SUAWJYWINA http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Anjian-Australia-unveils-new-website-for-retailers/SUAWJYWINA.html Anjian Australia last week revealed its newly revamped website, which showcases the company's products and is equipped with an online ordering option for retailers as well as a login centre. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:57:13 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/IBMCEXVJJD http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Cocco-Corporation-reveals-sneak-peek-of-new-Macadamia-collection/IBMCEXVJJD.html Nigel Treliving from Cocco Corporation has uncovered a sneak peek of his new Organic Macadamia collection of body products from the newly created Maine Beach range, due to be launched in Sydney later this month. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:26:28 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ENWGTKOCGH http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/RuMe-the-new-generation-of-designer-reusable-bags-/ENWGTKOCGH.html RuMe get top marks for being incredibly practical and functional but steal the show with their gorgeous designs. All RuMe Bags are certified Fair Trade. Imported by BenElke www.benelke.com.au Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:06:26 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/LZNDQKRVCN http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Total-spend-at-Melbournes-Reed-Gift-Fair-reaches-26276643/LZNDQKRVCN.html Reed Gift Fairs reported a positive result following Melbourne's February fair, which was held from January 30 to February 2 and saw a total spend of $26,276,643, signifying a positive outlook for the rest of 2010. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:49:16 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/NPNAUZVXJF http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/Jasnor-supports-sick-children-through-Good-Friday-Appeal-charity/NPNAUZVXJF.html Jasnor (Australia) will donate hundreds of teddy bears to children at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital this Easter and will help raise funds for the annual Good Friday Appeal through sales of the company's special edition GUND teddy bear. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:52:26 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/GDKMTYTNBT http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/INDUCTA-your-Choice-in-Cookware/GDKMTYTNBT.html "INDUCTA" by Pensofal: 100% produced in Italy' Cookware with No Limits technology (worldwide patented). Allows great performances on all cook tops; Gas Flame, Electric' Glass Ceramic & Induction. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:52:37 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/WMSBEAUIWW http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/DKSH-Australia-wins-court-case-against-Bodum/WMSBEAUIWW.html DKSH Australia has defended itself successfully against Federal Court litigations commenced by Bodum. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:37:41 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/QSSTBHUPDR http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/PMI-wins-award-for-Responsible-Corporate-Management/QSSTBHUPDR.html The company behind the Aladdin and Stanley brands, PMI, has been awarded the top honour for Responsible Corporate Management at the 2010 Kitchen Innovation of the Year competition. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:34:31 +1100