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Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show expands offerings

To arm retailers with the economic news and latest marketing strategies they need, Clarion UX is expanding the educational offerings for the Oct. 2-5, 2019, Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show. The programs range... more »

Retailers respond to tariff escalation

The National Retail Federation (NRF) responded after the Trump administration announced that current tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese goods will rise from 25 to 30 percent on October 1. New tariffs set to take... more »

Wild Earth launches high-protein, meat-free dog food at SuperZoo

 Wild Earth, Inc. — a startup using biotech to reinvent the pet food industry — has officially launched the industry's first line of high-protein, meat-free dog food at this year's SuperZoo Conference, the largest pet... more »

VOW | New World of Bridal offers showcases and temporaries this fall

The fall 2019 staging of the VOW | New World of Bridal at AmericasMart Atlanta promises unmatched experiences for bridal and social occasion retailers as they prepare for the 2020 buying season. The Sep. 10-12, 2019... more »

Gift Shop, sister magazines named finalists in four Folio Magazine Eddie & Ozzie Award categories

Great American Media Services’ Retail Group has been named a finalist in four categories of the 2019 Folio Eddie and Ozzie Awards, the publishing industry’s most prestigious and coveted honor for editorial and design excellence.... more »

NY NOW Summer 2019 Market shares strong attendance

The NY NOW Summer 2019 market opened with strong attendance and a fresh new vibrancy and excitement on the show floor; buyers were welcomed with live music, the debut of a global fashion show, and... more »

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2020 takes place in San Francisco

Noted is an expo focused on greeting cards and is organized by the Greeting Card Association. The 2020 expo will be held May 2 through May 4 in San Francisco. “Noted was created for the... more »

Squirrel Tacos

  Casey Lynch | @squirreltacos| Carneys Point, New Jersey Squirrel Tacos is a 12-year-old online shop based in New Jersey, creating hand-cut paper silhouettes of woodland animals, household pets, and forest adventures. Best-sellers: Wishy Cat, Little Red... more »

burton + BURTON duo receives Lifetime Achievement Award by Georgia 4-H Foundation

Maxine and Bob Burton, founders of burton + BURTON, were honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Georgia 4-H Foundation. The Burtons’ ties to 4-H date back to their childhoods. Growing up, Maxine was... more »

GCA presents educational sessions during Oceans of Opportunity

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) will offer educational sessions and panels at its upcoming Oceans of Opportunity workshop and retreat being held Sept. 18 through 21, 2019. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and... more »