Moose Toys’ Kindi Kids receives Toy of the Year nomination

Kindi Kids, Moose Toys' first foray into the preschool aisle, successfully debuted on shelves this summer. Given the high demand for the collection to date, Kindi Kids is among the top-selling toys this holiday season... more »

NRF shares trade credit insurance plan could increase liquidity during pandemic

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a report released this week calling for a federal backstop for trade credit insurance, saying the proposal could help provide liquidity badly needed by retailers as they recover from... more »

Adam Glassman appears in special Countdown to REA Webinar

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will appear in a special Countdown to the REAs webinar on Tuesday, Aug.... more »

Messe Frankfurt makes face-to-face meetings possible at its three trade shows

Messe Frankfurt has devised a concept that includes detailed organizational, hygiene and medical measures to ensure safe personal contacts. With B2B business, it is particularly important to establish personal contacts and discuss solutions as well... more »

IMC repositions August Markets as showroom-only buying opportunities

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its August markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas will run as scheduled, but will be staged as showroom-only buying opportunities – with no tradeshow component – based on recent... more »

Retail shrink totals $61.7 billion in 2019

Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the number of shoplifting, organized retail crime and... more »

Matt Buckley

After compiling a portfolio of drawings in the late 1980’s, sculptor Matt Buckley pursued acceptance into an art college to broaden his horizons. “Admittedly the subjects within the portfolio leant themselves more toward the macabre... more »

Melrose International launches virtual showrooms

Melrose International announced the premier of its virtual MELROSE360˙ Showrooms, which offers a new way to shop this market season. Customers will be able to shop by collections, walk the entire showroom, make wish lists... more »

IFJAG cancels September show

The International Fashion Jewelry and Accessory Group (IFJAG), a not-for-profit, member-owned association, has canceled its September show in Las Vegas. The show was originally scheduled for Sep. 28-30, 2020. "Due to the impact of the COVID-19... more »

1 Tree Mission

Cool Jewels offers a charitable give-back program with its 1 Tree Mission. Describe your company's mission. PM: 1 Tree Mission embraces five main objectives: combat global warming, cleanse our air and water, preserve wildlife habitats,... more »