The Art of Thoughtful Gifting: Paper Luxe

What began as an online stationery store has grown into a multilocation brick-and- mortar retail business — but at Paper Luxe, the heart has always remained the same. Owner Jennifer Luna launched the business in... more »

Display DNA: Breaking Down the Retail Dead Spot

Ah, the elusive dead spot. Every retailer has at least one, and this one space can create headaches and all kinds of drama. You have changed the display. You have changed the product. You have... more »

Mud Pie appoints Jennifer Glover as chief marketing officer

Mud Pie announced the appointment of Jennifer Glover as chief marketing officer, strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to accelerate growth across digital commerce, wholesale, marketplaces and brand marketing. [caption id="attachment_96631" align="alignright"... more »

Blue Stallion Farm to debut at Atlanta Market in January

Blue Stallion Farm, a lifestyle brand that brings together bath and body, home, gifts, kitchen and dining, bar and travel collections, is making its first... more »

Designworks Collective launches new gift brand Hijinx

Designworks Collective announced the launch of Hijinx, a new lifestyle brand bringing a playful yet purposeful approach to modern gifting. Featuring a carefully curated assortment of... more »

CoolSnowGlobes relaunches globe for America’s 250th anniversary

CoolSnowGlobes, the luxury design house known for elevating the traditional snow globe into a sculptural art object, relaunched its Washington D.C. globe in honor of the America's... more »

Votivo refreshes its 2026 Holiday Collection

Votivo announced an updated Holiday Collection for 2026, featuring refreshed packaging, a new fragrance and an expanded product lineup. Available to ship June 1, the collection gives... more »

Import cargo volume expected to remain below 2025 levels

Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June, according to the Global Port Tracker report released... more »

ANDMORE CEO retires, executive team transitions

ANDMORE announced several leadership changes to its executive team, including the retirement of CEO Jon Pertchik, effective May 31. ANDMORE’s Board of Directors has established an Executive Committee, comprising current executives: Amory Wooden, newly-promoted chief revenue... more »

OneCoast, Giftcraft partner to bring Charlie Paige and Astral to independent retailers

OneCoast and Giftcraft jointly announced a new partnership through which OneCoast will exclusively represent Giftcraft’s Charlie Paige and Astral brands to independent retailers across the U.S., beginning June 1. This partnership expands OneCoast’s curated brand... more »