IMC’s Market Insights Series debuts with PANTONEVIEW 2021 – Color of the Year

International Market Centers (IMC) kicks off its monthly webinar series Market Insights with PANTONEVIEW 2021 - Color of the Year on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Participants in this hour-long session will receive 1 CEU credit.... more »

Buddy’s Boutique

At Buddy’s Boutique in New Jersey, new pet parents can find everything they need for their newly adopted family member, as well as guidance and support. And not only are they getting what they need,... more »

Fun & Games

Since the pandemic began, toys, games and plush merchandise has only increased in popularity. Options range the gamut from cuddly and cute to logical, educational and creative finds. There are several upcoming opportunities for retailers... more »

Gift Shop Plus Winter 2021

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Emerald acquires PlumRiver, expands digital commerce capabilities

Emerald Holding, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of PlumRiver LLC, a leading international provider of software-as-a-service technology through its Elastic Suite solution. Elastic Suite’s platform streamlines the wholesale buying process for both brands... more »

Mud Pie supports American Cancer Society research efforts

Mud Pie’s donations over the past three years helped the American Cancer Society (ACS) provide wigs to nearly 8,000 women going through cancer treatment. Then came the pandemic and an urgent need for flexibility. In... more »

Atlanta Market readies for the January market

Atlanta Market will provide a fresh start for retailers and designers as they gather to discover new trends, source new product and make new connections with a renewed optimism for 2021. Buyers at the Jan.... more »

Sales agencies commit to Juniper Digital Tools

Eleven gift and home sales agencies, CMA, J. Grob, Sales Producers, Simblist Group and The Link Companies’ seven agencies (Link2Sales, The Southern Link, The Central Link, The Northern Link, TMA Link, Total Accessories and Key... more »

Transpac expands with a new Atlanta Showroom

Transpac will attend this January’s 2021 International Gift Show and highlight new product collections and is excited to introduce a brand new showroom. Located in Atlanta’s AmericasMart, Building 2, Suite 1803, Transpac will display a... more »

Jamie Dimon to speak at NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter One

JPMorgan Chase Chairman of the Board and CEO Jamie Dimon will headline a keynote session next week at NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 1, the virtual version of Retail's Big Show on Jan. 13, 2021. “Jamie... more »