WPA makes changes to key leadership

The World Pet Association (WPA) makes key changes to its leadership team as it looks to forge greater ties within the pet community. Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the organization seeks to grow its industry-leading event business while... more »

IMC names first People’s Choice Winners in Market Snapshot Program

Three Atlanta Market exhibitors – Glee Jewelry, Puffin Coolers and VE Designs – are among the inaugural People’s Choice winners in IMC’s new Market Snapshot program. Their products were selected from 40 finalists via online... more »

Growing emphasis on convenience for today’s consumers

Today’s consumers increasingly prioritize convenience when it comes to purchases, and expect retailers to continue to offer innovative ways to save them time and effort, according to the latest issue of the Consumer View report released by the... more »

Emmy-winning television personalities to host Keynote Dynamic Duo at NY NOW Winter 2020 Market

NY NOW, a market for home, gift, handmade and lifestyle, announced today that Emmy-winning television personalities, best-selling authors, and overall lifestyle tastemakers Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia, are set to host NY NOW Talk presentation of... more »

IMC rebrands gift and home market as Atlanta Market

International Market Centers (IMC) rebranded its major gift, décor and lifestyle market held semi-annually at AmericasMart Atlanta as the Atlanta Market. The new name, plus an updated brand positioning and dynamic new logo, will be displayed... more »

Lovepop helps with Australian fire relief efforts

Lovepop is donating 100% of the proceeds from the purchases of its Koala Family Card to organizations assisting with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals caught in the devastating Australian brushfires. It is estimated that... more »

Mary Square and All She Wrote Notes team up for a colorful collaboration

All She Wrote Notes and Mary Square have teamed up to offer a colorful  collection collaboration of paper goods, entertaining and gifts designed for every occasion. Award-winning artist, Maghon Taylor, is the “she” behind All... more »

ASTRA members step-up to support the ASTRA Foundation

Members of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) who participated in the first annual Holidash event clocked more than 4.5 million  steps during the busy holiday season, ASTRA announced today. The event—an activity of... more »

Douglas Company goes green

Plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator DOUGLAS COMPANY is stepping up their part to decrease its carbon footprint in 2020 and beyond. DOUGLAS has made the all-important eco-friendly decision to fill their entire product collection with 100%... more »

LOUIE Awards submission deadline approaches

Start the new year off by entering greeting cards for the 2020 LOUIE Awards. Submissions are being accepted now through Jan. 17, 2020. The LOUIE Awards provide an opportunity for companies' greeting cards to be... more »