Owner of Patent Press Greeting Cards gives business away to help others

Bob Hickey, owner and founder of Patent Press Greeting Cards, is giving away his business to help people at Lifetime Assistance — an organization that offers a “full spectrum of services to empower individuals with... more »

IMC’s June Market Insights explores the return of in-person retail

With COVID restrictions easing and business returning to more normal operations, International Market Centers’ (IMC) June 2021 Market Insights webinar will explore the ways that retailers are preparing for consumers’ return to their stores. The... more »

*NOTED: The Greeting Card Expo showcases greeting card makers

The Greeting Card Association (GCA), is excited to welcome retailers, sales reps, and buyers to its upcoming virtual event, *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, May 20-21, 2021. Registration is free for attendees and includes access to... more »

Home Grown!

American manufacturing has been in steady decline since the 1990s. Recently, however, there’s been a resurgence of interest in buying items that are Made in the USA, and a peak in interest for bringing manufacturing... more »

DMC releases updated health & safety policies for June markets

Dallas Market Center (DMC), following more than 10 months of successful trade events, has announced updated health and safety policies and guidelines for June markets including Apparel & Accessories Market, Total Home & Gift Market,... more »

Meaningful Jewelry

As Zoom conferences continue in 2021, shoppers are finding ways to look stunning, even if it’s from the neck up! Vintage inspired, artistic and unique jewelry, along with sentimental, encouraging pieces are all in the... more »

Self-Care Simplicity

According to Pinterest 2021 personal care trend predictions, “skinimalism is the new glow up.” What does this mean? It means shoppers want less make-up, but seek natural products that reflect an “effortlessly chic routine that... more »

Rights of Publicity

It has been a trend for years; however, it seems when something of historical significance happens, there is an uptick in products created with public figures’ likenesses. Rights of publicity are an intellectual property right... more »

Joylark Studio

Words, special sentiments and letting others know they are cared for are important, and Joylark Studio offers greeting cards that do just that! Jessica Baskin, founder and designer of Joylark Studio, shares how this company... more »

World Market Center Las Vegas hosts two in-person buying events

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its World Market Center Las Vegas campus will host two events – a sourcing opportunity and a designer-focused educational program – in May with Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC)... more »