Lifestyle

Many of us have struggled to find harmony these past several months, so a sense of peace in our private spaces has never felt more critical. Our homes are now tasked with reflecting and affirming... more »

BAMKO acquires Gifts By Design

BAMKO,  the promotional product and branded merchandise arm of Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Gifts By Design, Inc. of Seattle, Washington. The transaction closed... more »

DM Merchandising launches new website

DM Merchandising launched a new customer-centric website. It's a new world and customer needs are changing by the minute. With online shopping at an all-time high for both retailers and consumers, the buying experience needs... more »

New direct sales professional joins UEI Group Companies

UEI Group announced the addition of Greg Louder to its team. Louder has been appointed as a direct sales professional for the UEI Group, a business that has provided hot stamping and embossing dies, hot/cold/digital... more »

Report reveals Valentine’s Day spending to total $21.8 Billion

Just over half (52%) of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper... more »

IMC expands spring buying event

International Market Centers (IMC) is expanding its March buying event – Spring Market – to meet the needs of buyers and sellers desiring another opportunity to come together this spring. The Mar. 3-5, 2021 market... more »

IHA partners with Brandwise to create e-commerce platform

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is partnering with Brandwise to offer a robust, year-round e-commerce opportunity for its members and buyers. The platform, Connect COMMERCE, will integrate with Connect 365 and help meet the desire of retailers to both... more »

Las Vegas Design Center webinar addresses product sustainability

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that the February installment of Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly First Friday webinar series will address sustainability in product manufacturing. Participants in the free Feb. 5 session will receive... more »

AmericasMart updates resources for year round collection

AmericasMart Atlanta kicks off its 2021 Open Year Round selling with 13 updates to its 350+ open daily showroom collection and the first of six Market Wednesday buying events in 2021 scheduled for Feb. 3, 2021.... more »

Share Your Story: Taylor Elliott Designs

Taylor Elliott Designs is a desk accessory and gift company that specializes in colorful, motivational and fun-to-use products. Libby O'Regan, a marketing and public relations professional at Taylor Elliott Designs, shared its story with Gift Shop Plus. With... more »