Top 10 news stories of 2025
These 10 news stories were the most read in 2025.
1. Mud Pie shifts to new leadership structure
Mud Pie, a gift and home décor brand, announced a shift to a new leadership structure to support the company’s continued growth and operational excellence.
2. Industry leaders say tariffs threaten to cancel Halloween and cripple Christmas
U.S. costume and toy companies sounded the alarm that newly proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could wipe out Halloween and severely disrupt Christmas unless urgent action is taken.
3. Two’s Company appoints Majda Rensberger as chief strategy and brand officer
Two’s Company announced the appointment of Majda Rensberger as chief strategy and brand officer (CSBO).
4. Transpac Brands expands leadership roles
Transpac Brands made changes to a number of leadership positions at the company.
5. Kerusso hires industry veteran Jourdain Foster as national sales manager
Kerusso, a faith-based apparel and inspirational gift company, appointed Jourdain Foster as national sales manager.
6. Mud Pie relocates showroom for Atlanta Market 2026
Mud Pie announced the relocation of its flagship showroom for January 2026 to AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 2, Floor 18, Suite 1821.
7. Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
A U.S. federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s sweeping global trade tariffs on imports.
8. NRF: More tariffs lead to higher costs for American families
National Retail Federation’s (NRF’s) Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French released a statement regarding the Trump administration’s announcement to impose reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners.
9. Transpac Brands expands sales coverage across U.S.
Transpac, Season’s Designs, VIP Home & Garden and Totalee Gift announced changes to rep agency partnerships designed to strengthen brand presence, unify sales coverage and enhance service to retail customers across key U.S. regions.
10. Ivystone invests in website improvements to support retailer success
Ivystone announced significant updates to its website, Ivystone.com, designed to transform how retailers discover and shop for products.
