Schleich USA shifts Canadian business in-house

Schleich, a leading manufacturer of animal figurines, announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2021 it will be servicing Canadian customers directly from its North American warehouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Since 2018, Schleich has partnered with... more »

GCA releases speakers’ names for its 2020 Virtual Workshop & Retreat

Greeting Card Association (GCA) released the names of speakers for its virtual Workshop & Retreat, which will be held Nov. 12-13, 2020. Additional details will be available online. Speakers for Annual Workshop & Retreat November... more »

NRF Foundation introduces COVID-19 trainings

The NRF Foundation launched two new credentials in its RISE Up program in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The credentials focus on Retail Operations and Customer Conflict Prevention to further ensure retail workers — and... more »

Denver Mart releases 2021 trade show dates

The Denver Mart released its 2021 trade show dates and announced a new market, Denver January Market, to kick off the new year. Denver Mart noted it looks forward to welcoming buyers while practicing safety... more »

Western and English Marketplace at Dallas Market Center adds two showrooms

Dallas Market Center (DMC) announced it has added two showrooms, Serratelli Hats and R. Watson Boots, to its Western and English Marketplace. Additionally, the Bed Stu showroom expanded its showroom into a larger space. “These... more »

NY NOW Digital Market debuts and offers ongoing resource for buyers

NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, launched its Digital Market on Saturday Oct. 3, with 5 Live Show Days of discovery, exploration and content. The Digital Market... more »

Tennessee Market Week hosts IGES and Smoky Mountain Gift Show

Emerald, owner of the International Gift Expo of the Smokies (IGES), along with Clarion Events, owner of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show, announced two of the gift, resort and souvenir industry’s most comprehensive buying events... more »

DesignWorks Collective acquires Gentlemen’s Hardware

DesignWorks Collective announced the acquisition of Gentlemen’s Hardware, a pioneer in the artisanal men’s gifting category. Known for investing in new and innovative companies across the gifting, personal care and stationery sector, DesignWorks acquisition of... more »

C&F Enterprises opens new Atlanta showroom

C&F Home, Beachcombers Coastal Life, carol & frank, ELISABETH YORK, and Gallerie II are all moving to a new Atlanta showroom in January 2021. All five brands will be available in Atlanta Market Building 2,... more »

Retailers stock up, imports hit new record

Imports reached an all-time high this summer as retail sales bounced back from the pandemic and merchants replenished inventories and stocked up early for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report... more »