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Press
Releases and News from the Year 2001
American Craft Retailers Report
5% Increase in Holiday Sales — December 27, 2001
(Baltimore, Md.)- With heightened consumer interest in purchasing
items made in America, fine craft retailers across the U.S. are reporting
a 5% increase in holiday sales for 2001, despite the nationwide economic
slowdown, and above the anticipated 2-3% increase for general merchandise
retailers
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2002 NICHE Award Finalists Announced—November
10, 2001
(Baltimore, Md.)- Finalists for the 2002 NICHE Awards have
been announced by NICHE magazine, the exclusive trade publication
for retailers of American craft. More than 900 entries were received;
up to four finalists were selected in each of the 37 categories. Winners
will be announced at
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Cast Your Vote for America’s
Top 25 Arts Destinations—November 28,
2001
(Baltimore, Md.)- The fifth annual survey of America’s Top 25
arts destinations is underway for 2002. The ballot for entries can
be found in the winter issue of AmericanStyle magazine, on
newsstands December 1
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TOP 100 Retailers of American Craft
Announced—July 15, 2001
(Philadelphia, Pa.)- The 2001 Top 100 Retailers of American Craft
were announced at a ceremony and dinner at the Pennsylvania Convention
Center in Philadelphia. The presentation was held in conjunction with
the annual Buyers Market of American Craft, the world’s largest
wholesale arts event, at which artists exhibit their original designs
to craft retailers from across the country
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