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OneCoast partners with Uyuni Lighting to expand candle line to U.S. retailers

OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company,  announced its newest vendor partnership with Uyuni Lighting, a globally recognized brand from Piffany Copenhagen known for its luxurious, flameless candles featuring patented 3D flame technology. This... more »

Mud Pie debuts new category of shelf-stable gourmet gift sets

Mud Pie launched the brand’s foray into specialty food gift sets with a new collection, branded "In Good Taste." The collection features custom Mud Pie products... more »

7 HKTDC mega events attract 100,000 global buyers

The seven large-scale trade events organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), covering lifestyle products and licensing opportunities, concluded on April 30 with buyer numbers increasing across all exhibitions and some 100,000 buyers... more »

Mother’s Day spending expected to reach $34.1 billion

Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is up from... more »

Revamped gift resources set to energize Summer Atlanta Market

Atlanta Market will deliver even more unique finds with six exciting updates to it’s 700+ sales agencies and branded showrooms, July 15–21 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market... more »

Dallas Market Center launches anti-tariff initiative

Dallas Market Center unveiled a new initiative to support Main Street retailers: “Stand With Main Street. Turn Off Tariffs.” The core message of the campaign is to advocate for a 90-day pause on all tariffs... more »

Las Vegas Market Summer 2025 presents dynamic mix of gift, home temporaries

The Gift & Home Temporary Exhibits at Las Vegas Market showcase more than 400 standout brands in six easy-to-navigate categories, offering buyers direct access to must-have products and emerging trends at the Expo at World... more »

Aurora World unveils key promotions across company

Aurora World — a company specializing in plush toys, high-quality gift products and brands such as Palm Pals and Miyoni — has promoted Michael Kessler to executive vice president. Kessler began his career in 1984... more »

Tell us how tariffs are impacting your retail operation

How are tariffs impacting your buying decisions, product pricing and expectations for the year ahead? Gift Shop® Plus is conducting a quick industry survey to better understand how independent retailers are navigating these challenges —... more »

Industry leaders say tariffs threaten to cancel Halloween and cripple Christmas

U.S. costume and toy companies are sounding the alarm that newly proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could wipe out Halloween and severely disrupt Christmas unless urgent action is taken. With production already underway and orders... more »