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Postal regulators approve July stamp hike — with warnings

Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses, commends The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for questioning DeJoy’s twice-annual mailing rate hikes, but is disappointed... more »

LA Mart relaunches with new website

L.A. Mart, a Southern California retailer and wholesale destination for giftware, home décor and furniture, relaunched. The company said this revitalization reflects a fresh perspective, innovative thinking, and a commitment to providing an unparalleled wholesale... more »

Designer Greetings expands at Atlanta Market

Designer Greetings will expand its showroom at Atlanta Market at AmericasMart. For over four decades, Designer Greetings has been a cornerstone in the greeting card and gift industry, known for its extensive and innovative product... more »

ABC Kids Expo identifies 6 top trends

ABC Kids Expo wrapped its 2024 show in Las Vegas, where thousands of new products from strollers to car seats to clothing and furniture were featured. The ABC Kids Expo team scoured the floor to... more »

Reps are Local Too: A movement to empower retailers, strengthen local communities

In response to the evolving landscape of retail, a collaborative initiative named "Reps are Local Too" is set to launch this summer. Spearheaded by Angela Schmook, vice president of Road Runners, and Kelly Bristol, vice... more »

Notable buying groups, retailers to attend Dallas Market in June 2024

Multilocation retailers and buying groups representing billions of dollars in purchasing power will attend the June markets in Dallas, including Apparel & Accessories (June 11-14), Total Home & Gift Market (June 19-25) and Lightovation (June... more »

Accent Decor hires two new executives to leadership team

Accent Decor, a provider of decorative accessories and home décor, appointed two new executives to its leadership team. Jim Quinn joins as COO, and Catherine Boggs will take the... more »

Pinterest unveils summer 2024 trend report

Pinterest identified its top trends for summer 2024, with self-expression leading the way for new aesthetics and trends across fashion, beauty, home décor and food. This summer,... more »

Mended Textiles launches new collection

Mended will unveil its fall/holiday collection exclusively at the Dallas Market Center during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (Booth 1-733) in the home and gift temporaries June 19-22. Photo... more »

Las Vegas Market updates home furnishings across categories

The summer 2024 edition of Las Vegas Market delivers 13 updates to 370-plus permanent home, furniture and bedding showrooms across World Market Center Las Vegas at the July 28-Aug. 1 market. ... more »