A Positive Experience

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, was founded in 1842 and opened its doors to visitors in 1844. This makes the Wadsworth the oldest continuously operating public art museum in the country.... more »

Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits grow in winter 2023

Las Vegas Market expanded its gift and home temporary exhibits for winter 2023, filling the Expo at World Market Center with 300-plus exhibitors Jan. 29 – Feb. 1, 2023. Driving growth is 50-plus new exhibitors,... more »

Savannah Bee Company partners with Ivystone Group

Savannah Bee Company partnered with the Ivystone Group to become a national vendor. Previously, Savannah Bee Company partnered with Ivystone Group for only the Northeast region. With this expansion, Savannah Bee Company will have a... more »

Home & design highlights revealed for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

The upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will showcase new brands and collections, antiques and artisan items, special exhibits and design tastemaker appearances during the seven-day trade event. The market takes place Jan. 4-10,... more »

GDP growth slows, but consumer spending remains positive

Gross domestic product isn’t likely to grow as much in the final months of 2022 as it did in the third quarter, but consumer spending should remain strong even though its rapid pace is continuing... more »

Meet the Maker: Unemployed Philosophers Guild

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild (UPG) is a gift company known for its intellectual, yet humorous, gifts. Thirty-three years ago, UPG was founded by brothers, Stephan and David Shaw after college graduation when they were disappointed... more »

Pantone debuts 2023 Color of the Year

  Pantone Color Institute named Viva Magenta its 2023 Color of the Year. According to Pantone, Viva Magenta... more »

ASTRA to host first-ever “Toy Boat” networking event

In February 2023, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) will host the first-ever “Toy Boat” industry networking event on a four-day cruise. With the goal of expanding awareness and building relationships, ASTRA welcomes national... more »

OneCoast partners with Patina Vie Bespoke

OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, established a long-term partnership with Patina Vie, representing the Patina Vie Bespoke brand, effective Dec. 1. Patina Vie... more »

Retail Chat: Branding in Motion

Ever feel like the only store on earth that hasn’t made a social media video? You’re not alone. In fact, 1 in 4 retailers report being initially “intimidated” to enter the video space – including... more »