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Christmasworld’s keynote speaker urges urban regeneration

Christmasworld’s premium business program will provide details, information and insights. On Jan. 27, 2020, it will bring together representatives from city and town marketing departments, local administrations, the retail trade and shopping centers, and invite... more »

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles kicks off its annual Halloween greeting card drive

Trick or Treat? At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Halloween is all about treats when it comes to its patients. An anonymous donor has pledged $1 for each holiday-themed card sent by October 29, committing up... more »

Catching up with Gina Peterson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

Peterson was one of the winners selected for our inaugural Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards. As owner and graphic designer for Ginger P. Designs, she has enjoyed designing her own wedding invitations and... more »

September retail sales grew 4.5 % over last year

Retail sales in September were down 0.1% seasonally adjusted from August but up 4.5% unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “The pullback in... more »

Hallmark closing Home & Gift division

Hallmark said that it is closing the Home & Gifts business by the end of the year. They will be working through this transition over the next several months. The Home & Gifts division included... more »

Market Square offers new order writing show

Market Square, a wholesale trade show company, offers its newest order writing show in Springfield Ohio. The show will be held at the Clark County Fairgrounds on March 10-11, 2020. Market Square’s new show format will... more »

New flagship store opens at The Museum of Modern Art

The new 5,200 square foot flagship store at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, with retail design by Lumsden Design opens on Oct. 21,... more »

OneCoast University opens at Dallas Market Center

OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, opens OneCoast University, a brand new 2,600 square foot training facility located in the Dallas Market Center. With this major step toward their training initiative, OneCoast University... more »

Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show sees attendance increase

The Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show held Oct. 2-5, 209, offered more than 1300 booths exhibiting gifts, souvenirs and exclusive products. The show attracted a record number of new exhibitors and retailers throughout... more »

IMC enters agreement to purchase 121 N. Hamilton Street, High Point

International Market Centers (IMC) has entered into an agreement to purchase the 50,542-square-foot showroom building located at 121 N. Hamilton St. in downtown High Point. The deal for the property, which was formerly owned by... more »