IMC hosts Together Safely webinar on June 17

International Market Centers (IMC) will host a webinar outlining its Together Safely Master Plan on Wednesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, sharing health and safety protocols for its summer markets in Atlanta... more »

Greeting Card Association launches industry-wide consumer PR campaign brief

Do you have an idea for a greeting card campaign? Let the Greeting Card Association (GCA) help make it a reality! GCA is seeking for a disruptive and engaging campaign that reminds consumers, in an... more »

Catching up with Davidson Lewis, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

In 2017, Davidson Lewis was part of the inaugural class of the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Award. Lewis is the CEO, Eco Brands Group, Makers of Alchemy Goods. The business is focused on... more »

Atlanta Market’s Shop the Show works from home this summer

Atlanta Market is revisiting with old friends for the Summer 2020 season of its popular Shop the Show program. Now through the Summer 2020 market, Shop the Show: Alumni at Home Edition will explore five... more »

International Gift Expo in the Smokies opens registration for November show

The International Gift Expo in the Smokies (IGES) is an annual souvenir and resort gift show located in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. The 2020 show is scheduled for Nov. 3-7, 2020. IGES has opened registration... more »

Pandemic’s impact on imports easing slightly

The impact of COVID-19 at major U.S. retail container ports appears to be easing slightly, with projected imports remaining below last year’s levels but not as much as previously forecast, according to the Global Port... more »

Summer Las Vegas Market offers resources for retail recovery

With revised dates and enhanced safety protocols due to COVID-19 recovery, Las Vegas Market will present thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources to buyers and designers. The summer 2020 market, which will be... more »

Nassau Candy acquires assets of Pennsylvania Dutch Candies

Nassau Candy, a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of confectionery, gourmet food, and private label/customized souvenir products, has acquired the assets of Pennsylvania Dutch Candies. This latest acquisition will add an increased sales presence across the... more »

EPCH prepares for IHGF Textiles Virtual Fair 2020

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) announced the IHGF Textiles Virtual Fair 2020 will run June 15-18, 2020, at at www.ihgftextiles.in. This is India’s first virtual fair in the home furnishings sector and an exclusive B2B platform... more »

Touch of Class

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may in turn share it with other independent retailers. All photos courtesy of... more »