Press Releases

Greeting Card Association Hires New Management Agency

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has hired Bostrom Corporationas its new association management firm. Bostrom, an 80-year-old professional-services company with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., will assume management of the GCA this July from GLM, which has managed the Association since 2010.

GLM is relinquishing management of the GCA in order to focus on its core competencies as a producer of events and tradeshows – including the National Stationery Show (NSS) and NY NOW – as well as to resume its longtime role as an active member of the Association. Read more...

Three Top Lifestyle Authors to Appear at NY NOW

Three best-selling authors, representing a variety of lifestyle genres including food, nature and humor, will be making personal appearances at the summer 2013 NY NOW®, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®), August 17-21, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. These events, which include readings, discussions and book signings are presented in partnership with Workman Publishing. Read more...

Collectors From Around the Country Come to MA for a Weekend at Vaillancourt's

For the 18th year, Vaillancourt Folk Art will be having their annual Collector's Weekend beginning Friday, April 26th: a weekend full of activities for those who love collections, the holidays, and the fine arts. In addition to the sold out painting workshops—where registrants are able to paint their own Santa at one of three full-day Painting Workshops—Friday Night opening reception—featuring Worcester's favorite Niki Luparelli and Dan Burke—attendees are also able to attend free lectures from industry leaders. Read more...

IMC Appoints Angelia Singleton Director of Retail Relations for Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market

Angelia Singleton has been appointed to the newly created position of Director of Retail Relations for GIFT+HOME at Las Vegas Market, effective immediately. She will report directly to James Nail, International Market Center’s Vice President, Gift Marketing. Gift+Home at the Las Vegas Market runs July 29-August 2, 2013, at the World Market Center Las Vegas. Read more...

Aurora World Inks Licensing Deal With Hasbro

Aurora World Inc. (http://www.auroragift.com) today announced a new licensing agreement with Hasbro, Inc. to launch a brand new line of soft and sparkly MY LITTLE PONY plush. Aurora's ponies are based on the MY LITTLE PONY brand that has brought fun, friendship & joy to millions of kids of all ages around the globe. The "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic"animated series is created by Hasbro Studios and is currently airing on The Hub TV Network in the United States, Treehouse Network in Canada and can be seen globally in over 170 countries. The relationship between Aurora and Hasbro expands as the companies teamed up in 2012 to introduce a new line of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls to the specialty market. Read more...

Yankee Candle Launches New Summer 2013 Fragrances

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of its four new summer fragrances. Yankee Candle also launched its new limited edition Cool Pops collection, available while supplies last and featuring five new scents, scalloped lids and whimsical pop out labels. Inspired by the nostalgic appeal of playing in the backyard, going to summer camp, enjoying homemade ice cream, and being surrounded by sweet blooms, these fragrances will evoke warm memories of childhood summers. The new additions to Yankee Candle’s offerings are available for purchase immediately at more than 568 Yankee Candle retail stores, www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops. Read more...

Woodstock Chimes Continues Growth on a Global Scale

Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned windchimes, further substantiates its tagline “The World’s Favorite WindchimeTM” with its exceptional popularity across the globe. The company is currently affiliated with 28 distributors in 20 different countries. The manufacturer’s emerging markets include the Middle East, Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Singapore. However, Woodstock’s longest relationships reside in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, France, Japan, Canada and various locations throughout Europe. Read more...

See What's Trending in Seattle August 17-20, 2013

As the Pacific Northwest’s launching pad for breaking trends and product introductions, the August 17-20, 2013 Seattle Gift Show returns to its traditional Saturday-Tuesday date pattern with a new Made In the USA pavilion and a growing exhibitor roster. Held at the Washington State Convention Center, the summer edition will bring even more top name lines and emerging companies together with a host of time and money-saving buyer services to help retailers create a trend-driven merchandise assortment custom-tailored to the needs and interests of the region’s consumer audience. Read more...

Make a Splash: Fort Lauderdale Gift Show Returns August 24-27, 2013

Returning August 24-27, 2013 for its sixth edition at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, the Fort Lauderdale Gift Show is making a splash among South Florida and Caribbean retailers because of its cost-effective, easily accessible all category product selection. Read more...

Papel Moves Forward

After several years of absence from the giftware industry, PAPEL DESIGNS has emerged with new designs that are rapidly making headway into international markets. Having semi-retired from 2005 - 2012, industry icon, Stanley Papel is back in full force to develop expression gifts. Read more...