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eatsleepdoodle create exclusive gift products for the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, inspired by Paul Klee painting

Doodle advocates and purveyors of unique creative gifts are delighted to eatsleepdoodle announce the launch of two new bespoke products developed exclusively for the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. Inspired by Paul Klee’s enchanting Magic... more »

The National Stationery Show celebrates 70 successful years in 2016

The National Stationery Show honored its 70th year serving the industry at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from Sunday, May 15 through Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Thousands of attendees from... more »

Greeting Card Association names Inklings Paperie Consumer’s Choice Winner

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) today announced that Inklings Paperie is the winner of the GCA’s 4th annual Consumers’ Choice Award Contest.    The winning entry, (which also won a LOUIE Award in the $4... more »

Deva Designs inspires with pocket tokens

Deva Designs is proud to announce the newest addition to its line of fine pewter pocket tokens, "Daily Inspirations." Find your inspiration and carry it with you. These new pocket charms are exactly what the... more »

Father’s Day spending expected to reach record high this year

  Consumers say they will spend more than ever on Father’s Day this year as they shower dads with everything from power tools to trips to the ballpark, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual... more »

Retailers laud congressional action to block overtime rules

    The National Retail Federation today released the following statement on the hearing by the House Education and Workforce Committee on the Labor Department’s new overtime rule. “Retailers are happy to see that our... more »

Urban Expositions Gift & Souvenir Show Calendar | July 2016-February 2017

Urban Expositions will host a number of gift, souvenir, resort, apparel and other industry trade shows throughout the country between July 2016 and February 2017.   Look for date announcements coming soon for shows scheduled... more »

November Ocean City Resort Gift Expo offers one-stop product resource for coastal retailers from Maine to Virginia

Custom-tailored to the specialized needs of retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach, the Northeast's largest souvenir and resort industry trade event returns to Ocean City, Maryland from November 13-15, 2016. Held at the Roland E.... more »

LA Mart Design Center showrooms to exhibit fine furnishings, accessories lines at prestigious Dwell on Design LA show, June 24-26

The LA Mart Design Center, Southern California’s singular, comprehensive source for designer and custom-manufactured furniture and accessories, has teamed with Dwell on Design LA, (DODLA) the U.S.A.’s largest design event, to present the West Coast’s... more »

Aurora World named Tokidoki licensee

Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, has announced a partnership with tokidoki, an internationally recognized and iconic lifestyle brand that has amassed a global following for its larger-than-life characters. Aurora... more »