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NRF says consumers plan to save tax refunds for later

A record low number of Americans will spend their tax returns this year while the second-highest number on record will put the money into savings, according to the annual tax return surveyreleased today by the National... more »

Industry trends shine at NY NOW winter 2017 market

Earlier this month, NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, highlighted the hottest trends for tens of thousands of attendees at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City at the industry’s most... more »

Less is more for Christmas 2017

In 2017 the Christmas festival is all set to allow the spirit to relax and delicate tones provide the background. And the color palette at Christmasworld from Jan. 27-31, 2017 reflected this: warm copper, rich... more »

InterHall exclusive: Bunny Williams Home Collection to launch at High Point spring market

Ten new tenants are joining InterHall for spring High Point Market, April 22-26, 2017, with five new-to-High Point companies. Among the exclusive designer launches and collections in store are: doyenne of New York interior design, Bunny... more »

Focus On: home décor

MOVA Globes offer a never-before imagined décor piece that rotate using solar energy and the earth’s magnetic field. Visit www.movaglobes.com or  call 888-552-6682. From city-themes to college towns, however you choose to decorate your home, Catstudio has an accent pillow for that.... more »

The Candleberry Company appoints new national sales manager

The Candleberry Company, manufacturers of fragrant candles, room air fresheners and accessories, has appointed Scott Kearns as its National Sales Manager. Kearns comes to Candleberry after a tenure as District Sales Manager for the Red... more »

Buyers explore new lines at AmericasMart March Market

AmericasMart Atlanta hosts the home and gift industry’s premiere mid-season buying event March 8-10, 2017. The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings and Holiday Market gives buyers another occasion to explore the Market center’s more than 1,500 permanent showrooms,... more »

Aurora World celebrates YooHoo & Friends anniversary

Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of YooHoo & Friends, the award-winning brand and animated series developed from Aurora’s major plush toy line. The anniversary will be even... more »

Two design and sales leaders return to Midwest-CBK in VP roles

Midwest-CBK LLC, national designer and manufacturer of holiday, gifts and home and outdoor décor, announced the additions of two industry veterans to the company’s leadership team: Lissa Samuelson as vice president of national accounts,... more »

Pretty Twisted craft kits debut at Creativation 2017

Pretty Twisted, a new line of craft kits for today’s crafters, made its debut at Creativation 2017 in Phoenix.   The kits, most centered on some type of Iris Thread from Hilos Iris in Monterrey, Mexico,... more »