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ToyFest 2025 wraps up, celebrates the thriving toy industry

ToyFest concluded its 63rd exhibition and 12th year in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy & Gift Stores from across the United States attended the Las Vegas Show including stores from 40... more »

Keep US Posted responds to Trump plan to merge USPS into Department of Commerce

Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs, forestry and recycling interests, and small businesses, responded to President Trump’s plans to merge the U.S. Postal Service into... more »

Transpac Brands expands leadership roles

Transpac Brands made changes to a number of leadership positions at the company. Tara Dikos, executive vice president, will expand her leadership role to oversee product development. In this... more »

MarketTime appoints Terri Harwood as COO

MarketTime, the B2B sales enablement technology provider for the gift, home and toy industries, announced the appointment of Terri Harwood as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately.  ... more »

Aurora World acquires license to distribute WubbaNub products

Aurora World, a leader in the plush toy industry, acquired the exclusive license to manufacture and distribute WubbaNub products. With this new licensing agreement, Aurora World will take over the production and distribution of the... more »

GeoCentral acquires Red Carpet Studios, expanding its wholesale presence

GeoCentral, a leader in the wholesale gift industry known for its expertly curated souvenir, wellness and children’s offerings, announced its acquisition of Red Carpet Studios (RCS Gifts), a well-established brand specializing in garden décor, home ... more »

Beatriz Ball upholds craftsmanship, sustainability

Beatriz Ball has always believed in craftsmanship and sustainability, even when it wasn’t fashionable. The designer’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability began when she began working with the... more »

OneCoast awarded Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation by Cigna Healthcare

OneCoast was honored again with the Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation by Cigna Healthcare for 2024, recognizing the company’s continued dedication to fostering a workplace that prioritizes employee well-being and vitality. This is the second... more »

Suites at Market Square celebrates 25 years at High Point Market

Among 300+ exhibitors in Suites at Market Square (Suites), nearly 45 brands bring new sourcing opportunities to temporary exhibits at the Spring edition of High Point Market, with Suites resources running April 25 – 30,... more »

Farmhouse Fresh celebrates 20 years, launches new products

FarmHouse Fresh, the skincare brand for its farm-to-table spa treatments, fresh house-grown botanical extracts and animal rescue mission, is celebrating 20 years of skincare transformations. To... more »