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AmericasMart Atlanta Coming March 7-9

{Sponsored} The ultimate shopping destination is the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market on March 7–9. Take advantage of this opportunity to shop the areas you missed in January, place final orders for... more »

Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award winners announced at Toy Fair

  The top playthings and most inspiring individuals from the toy industry were honored this evening at the 18thannual Toy of the Year Awards and Toy Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony, with proceeds from the awards program and... more »

Toy Fair 2018: Here are all the details on what to do, see

The hottest new toys, games, and youth entertainment products will come to life this weekend when the 115thNorth American International Toy Fair — the largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere — opens its doors... more »

Majority shareholding in American Greetings sold to Clayton Dubilier & Rice

In what constitutes the biggest news in the global greeting card world for decades, the majority shareholding in American Greetings, the parent company of UK Greetings, has been sold to US investment company, Clayton Dubilier... more »

January retail sales continue strong after holidays

An improving economy kept January retail sales nearly as good as the holiday season’s strong showing – dropping only 0.26 percent seasonally adjusted from December – and fueled a healthy 5.4 percent increase year-over year,... more »

Niche Fair to announce Top Shop winners in Live Lounge

  Recognizing the innovation of shopkeepers, the Niche Fair Top Shop Awards honor shopkeepers excelling in creativity and innovation in the gift and home industry. Nominations are accepted through February 15th. Awards will be given... more »

Rocky Mountain Gift Show highlights seven ‘outstanding new exhibitors’

Temporary exhibitor booths sold out for the combined Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel & Accessory Market. New exhibitors account for almost 20% of the show plus an array of new lines represented in... more »

Las Vegas Market, Houseware Design Awards big hit this winter

This winter's Las Vegas Market was nothing short of incredibly inspiring. From simply a product standpoint, there were so many new items and collections that were on point, trend-wise. These are some of our favorite... more »

Eight retail trends to watch in 2018

The year 2017 was one of the newsiest and noisiest retail years on record. It will be remembered as the year retail evolved and changed forever. We will remember it as the year that experiential... more »

Children’s, juvenile product trends set to make their mark on NY NOW

When it comes to products for babies, children and their families, NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, offers modern and stylish, yet functional, options that are the perfect additions to any buyer’s shopping list.... more »