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Philadelphia Gift Show shares schedule of events

The Philadelphia Gift Show and the Philadelphia Souvenir & Resort Expo have shared their combined schedule of events that will be taking place on-site when the show comes to the Greater Philadelphia Convention Center on... more »

Studio M launches new collaboration with Leigh Standley

Celebrated greeting card designer Leigh Standley of Curly Girl Design teams up with Studio M to create a new line of giftable ceramics. Studio M, a leading provider of artful home and garden products, will... more »

PetSmart shares tips to keep pets safe this winter

Winter weather is here, and the colder temperatures mean hazardous conditions that can be dangerous for your pet. Dr. Jennifer Freeman, PetSmart's resident veterinarian and pet care expert, shares her top winter safety tips to keep... more »

Christmasworld highlights promote successful business season 2020/21

Christmasworld will open its doors from Jan. 24-28, 2020, in Frankfurt am Main, and its slogan this year is "coming home for business." At the international trade fair for seasonal and festive decoration, some 1,050... more »

Retail holiday season kicks off with 2.1% increase over last year

Retail sales in November increased 0.1% seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1% unadjusted year-over-year, marking the first half of the holiday season with billions of dollars in shopping left to be done, the... more »

NRF welcomes phase one of China trade deal

Retailers call China trade announcement 'right direction' but say a final deal is needed. The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed news that the United States and China have agreed on a “phase one” trade deal. “For... more »

The busiest mailing and shipping week of the holiday season is here

Get ready for the year's busiest mailing and shipping week, as more than 28 million packages will be delivered per day this week. Many consumers are in a sprint to the finish getting their holiday gifts... more »

Purr-fect holiday gifts for furry loved ones

It isn't always easy to find the purr-fect gift for your pet. With so many cool products available, how is a pet parent to choose? In order to make shopping for your pet a little... more »

Simone DeSantis launches licensing brand

Simone DeSantis, a Los Angeles designer, has launched a line with colorful designs that blend seamlessly into everyday living.  Her colorful work is a blend of hand-dyed Shibori, watercolors, and block print mixed with hand painting.... more »

Woof Gang Bakery unleashes first Ohio store in Cleveland

Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with 130 locations across the U.S., will celebrate the opening of the company’s first Ohio store with a grand opening event now in progress,... more »