The Toy Association postpones Toy Fair Dallas until 2022

In response to challenges posed by the Delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Toy Association has announced the official postponement of Toy Fair Dallas, which was planned to take place Oct. 5-7. It is... more »

Inside the Envelope — Stationery Trends — October 2021

Not just a “coin envelope” – Gift... more »

Las Vegas Market experiences healthy order writing

Demand for fresh, new product drove retailers and designers from the western U.S. and beyond to the Aug. 22-26 Las Vegas Market with exhibitors reporting healthy order writing for immediate needs and future planning. Overall... more »

LVM’s Market Snapshot program releases People’s Choice award-winning products

Las Vegas Market announced the People’s Choice award-winning products from six brands in its Summer 2021 Market Snapshot program. Winners were selected from 54 finalists presented in nine themed weeks leading up to Las Vegas... more »

National Candle Association celebrates World Candle Month

Established in 2013 by the National Candle Association (NCA), World Candle Month is celebrated every September and promotes the various ways candles enrich people's daily lives. “This celebration is just one of the many ways... more »

Messe Frankfurt readies to resume in-person events

The first in-person trade fairs have already taken place. Messe Frankfurt is ready to resume in-person events with its proven safety and hygiene concept and requirement that everyone be vaccinated, recovered or tested. The first... more »

Forty One Madison welcomes visitors in-person for New York Tabletop Show

For the upcoming New York Tabletop Show on Oct. 5-8, Forty One Madison will open its doors to the industry for a live event. To celebrate the return to market, guests can expect a global... more »

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Gift Shop Plus announces the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Class of 2021

The Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by leading specialty retail magazines Gift Shop Plus and Stationery Trends, revealed its Class of 2021 during a live virtual ceremony. These emerging leaders were nominated... more »

NRF’s 2021 Retail Security Survey indicates retail related crime and other security concerns evolve

Organized retail crime and numerous other security concerns evolved in 2020, and most retailers attribute the increase in criminal activity to the pandemic, according to the 2021 Retail Security Survey released by the National Retail Federation.... more »