GSMA names new president, executive board

The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) swore in a new executive board, naming Richard Freeman of DM Merchandising its new president. “I have now been a member for three years (starting my fourth)," Freeman says.... more »

High Point Market event raises $17,000 for hunger relief

The “Home vs. Hunger” event at High Point Market raised $17,700 for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief programs, according to Gift for Life, in partnership with home manufacturers and market-makers. “We can’t begin to... more »

burton + BURTON completes second school in Rwanda

burton + BURTON announced the completion of the second school in Rwanda funded by Weaving Hope. The second school funded by Weaving Hope serves as both a preschool and a training... more »

Influenced by Nature

Merrifield Garden Center, a family-owned and -operated business in northern Virginia, knows all about creative, unique displays that captivate shoppers and provide an experience for both its gift shop and garden center’s customers. Customers are... more »

New lifestyle floor and gift resource updates bolster Las Vegas Market for Winter 2023

The launch of a new design-driven lifestyle floor, showroom updates and recommitments from top brands further strengthen Las Vegas Market’s positioning as the top West Coast gift market, January 29- February 2, 2023, at World... more »

Better Days Ahead

When people end up in the hospital, their loved ones do their best to cheer them up. Before visiting patients, many people browse a hospital’s gift shop to find items to brighten a patient’s day.... more »

A Natural Choice

Organic, natural and eco-friendly products are this year’s buzzwords for bath and body products. Environmentally conscious consumers also appreciate transparency in ingredients, though they are still seeking affordability in their purchases. And packaging is important... more »

JuniperMarket launches new curation initiative

JuniperMarket launched a new curation initiative with user-generated content designed to demonstrate the convenience and ease of shopping on a digital marketplace. The new program, an extension of JuniperMarket’s “Shop the Style” series, kicks off... more »

MarketTime establishes partnership with Anne McGilvray & Company

Sales agency Anne McGilvray & Company selected MarketTime as its sales enablement partner. Representing more than 150 brands, more than one million products and serving all 50 states, Anne McGilvray & Company has been a... more »

It’s a Colorful Life

Bold or calming, colors have the power to influence our moods and inspire creativity. The playful, fun aesthetic of '90s nostalgia harkens back to the postmodern Memphis Design movement of the '80s. These reemerging color... more »