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Icon Honors call for entries now open

The ICON HONORS Call for Entries opens today launching the 2018 competition for the home and gift industry’s most celebrated and recognized mark of achievement. Competition for ICON HONORS recognition is open to the home and gift... more »

Karen Allweil Studio to move within AmericasMart

Karen Alweil Studio is pleased to announce that it will be moving to a new space in the AmericasMart for the upcoming January market. The new showroom can still be found on the 10th floor of... more »

Creativeworld 2018 to feature street art products

Street art is trending and has made the leap from the back streets to the world’s museums and DIY markets. At Creativeworld, street art is the subject of a special show with numerous renowned manufacturers... more »

Las Vegas Market offers products, programs for casual & outdoor industry

 Las Vegas Market has announced that two educational sessions — addressing casual and outdoor category trends and business opportunities — will be presented in partnership with Casual Living during the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 28-Feb.... more »

Young Inventor Challenge winners announced during Chicago Toy & Game Week

The winners of the 11th Annual Young Inventor Challenge, held annually as part of Chicago Toy and Game Week (ChiTAG), were announced at Navy Pier in early December. The competition invites girls and boys between... more »

Comic book giant Stan Lee among three to be inducted into Toy Industry Hall of Fame

The Toy Association announced Dec. 7 that it will induct Andrea Barthello, co-founder and COO of ThinkFun Inc., Stan Lee, former editor-in-chief, publisher and chairman of Marvel Comics, and the late James R. Becker, founder... more »

Spotlight on makers and global designs at NY NOW Winter market

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will be showcasing new and established designers, makers and global artists during its upcoming winter 2018 market. Through its dedicated Handmade Designer Maker and Handmade Global Design sections, attendees... more »

National Retail Federation names 25 individuals to List of People Shaping Retail’s Future

The NRF Foundation announced the 25 individuals named to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future on Dec. 6. The honorees represent the best and brightest individuals impacting the retail industry and will be celebrated... more »

Retail jobs jumped nearly 13,000 in November

Retail industry employment increased by an unusually high 12,900 jobs in November over October, the National Retail Federation said today. The number excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, the economy added 228,000 jobs,... more »

UWP Luxe, MoMA announce exclusive partnership

 Up With Paper, the world’s leading marketer of innovative three dimensional greeting cards, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership between its premium brand, UWP Luxe, a boutique line of trend-driven pop-up greeting cards, laser... more »