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Toy Association: West Coast port labor negotiations unlikely to be resolved in 2022

The West Coast longshore labor negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are unlikely to be resolved this year, according to the Toy Association. The talks are currently... more »

Further updates revealed for Atlanta Market

Atlanta Market updated 23 showrooms, refreshing its 700-plus showrooms for the Jan. 10-16 market at AmericasMart Atlanta. Beyond the 13 new showrooms, nine expansions and one relocation, significant renewals from top brands and sales agencies... more »

GSMA names new president, executive board

The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) swore in a new executive board, naming Richard Freeman of DM Merchandising its new president. “I have now been a member for three years (starting my fourth)," Freeman says.... more »

High Point Market event raises $17,000 for hunger relief

The “Home vs. Hunger” event at High Point Market raised $17,700 for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief programs, according to Gift for Life, in partnership with home manufacturers and market-makers. “We can’t begin to... more »

burton + BURTON completes second school in Rwanda

burton + BURTON announced the completion of the second school in Rwanda funded by Weaving Hope. The second school funded by Weaving Hope serves as both a preschool and a training... more »

New lifestyle floor and gift resource updates bolster Las Vegas Market for Winter 2023

The launch of a new design-driven lifestyle floor, showroom updates and recommitments from top brands further strengthen Las Vegas Market’s positioning as the top West Coast gift market, January 29- February 2, 2023, at World... more »

JuniperMarket launches new curation initiative

JuniperMarket launched a new curation initiative with user-generated content designed to demonstrate the convenience and ease of shopping on a digital marketplace. The new program, an extension of JuniperMarket’s “Shop the Style” series, kicks off... more »

MarketTime establishes partnership with Anne McGilvray & Company

Sales agency Anne McGilvray & Company selected MarketTime as its sales enablement partner. Representing more than 150 brands, more than one million products and serving all 50 states, Anne McGilvray & Company has been a... more »

Holiday décor trends emerge for homes, displays

A variety of holiday décor trends have emerged for the 2022 season, including maximal mantel displays, the use of non-traditional colors and playing with proportions. From nostalgic and playful to opulent and gilded, an eye-catching... more »

Greg & Company showcases new artist

Greg & Company now represents artist Robert Francis. As a new player in the licensing industry, Francis’ contemporary style of traditional subject matter brings a new element to Greg & Company, which will lend itself... more »