The Mood of 2022

Sentiments, attitudes and opinions are trending as consumers are searching for ways to express themselves. Whether looking to a higher power for inspiration, or something cheeky for a laugh, products that fit a mood are... more »

NY NOW partners with Gift for Life to raise funds

NY NOW and Gift for Life will partner to raise funds for World Central Kitchen through the market’s Floor to Store exclusive installation (booth #2859) Feb. 6-9, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center.... more »

Las Vegas Market returns with strong performance

Las Vegas Market returned to its customary January timing with strong performance reported across furniture, bedding, home décor and gift and a full roster of thought-leadership programming and industry events at the Winter 2022 edition,... more »

Springtime Celebrations

Curate a mix of merchandise to help celebrate the environment, a new birth and late winter and springtime events such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation, of course! Here is a roundup... more »

Garden trend continues as seen at Atlanta Market

Consumers are still "growing" crazy for all things green and leafy, as evidenced at the winter Atlanta Market. Julie McCallum, editorial director for Gift Shop® Plus, picked a few favorites from this year's crop of... more »

DMC welcomes Karol Sullin to its team

Dallas Market Center announced that Karol Sullins has joined the company as executive director of leasing for Total Home & Gift Temps. Sullins is responsible for the strategic prospecting and leasing of High Style Dallas... more »

GCA sets date for in-person 2022 Louie Awards Ceremony

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) released a Save the Date notice for the 33rd Louie Awards Ceremony, which will be held in-person this year on Wednesday, April 27, in San Francisco. "We are excited to... more »

Toy Fair offers virtual year-round platform for buyers

Toy Fair, in the absence of Q1 live events, encourages toy companies to leverage Toy Fair Everywhere, a virtual platform that is available during Toy Fair season and all year long. “Toy Fair Everywhere is... more »

Celtic Showcase returns this April

The organizer of the Celtic Showcase announced that the trade exhibition for Celtic products will return to America, for the first time in two years, this April. The show will take place from April 23-25... more »

Working Overtime

During busy seasons and in recent times where there have been employment shortages, navigating how to handle overtime has been an issue that many business owners are having to tackle with a fair amount of... more »