Crane Stationery moves operations to Cohoes, New York

Crane Stationery has made the difficult decision to relocate operations from its current home in North Adams, Massachusetts to the home of parent company Mohawk Fine Papers in Cohoes, New York in the coming months. ... more »

LA Mart releases its new Summer Market dates

The successful re-launch of our industry is directly tied to the strong re-activation of the economy. LA Mart released its new Summer Market dates, which will be held August 20-24, 2020. LA Mart is aligning with... more »

NRF welcomes the introduction of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed the introduction of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act, which would establish a federal program to help businesses obtain insurance coverage for pandemics modeled on a system for terrorism insurance... more »

Retailers welcome Senate plan to expand Paycheck Protection Program flexibility

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed legislation agreed to by key members of the Senate that would give businesses more time to use Paycheck Protection Program money and spend it on safety equipment and improvements... more »

CDN launches non-contact forehead thermometer to help protect workplace safety

CDN has introduced a new Non-Contact Forehead Thermometer (THD2FE) that can be used to scan the temperatures of employees, quickly and safely. An urgent response to the COVID-19 crisis, this medical-grade model uses infrared technology to measure forehead... more »

Classic Appeal

The decade’s first Color of the Year has been announced, and with Classic Blue, Pantone presents a resilient tone to take on the new era’s myriad challenges. “People are seeking respite from all the turmoil... more »

IMC releases white paper detailing retail buyer perspectives

A new survey of the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries commissioned by International Market Centers (IMC) revealed that, while the COVID-19 crisis has significantly impacted all retail sales across the United States, store owners... more »

Dallas Market Center and ART create The HEARTS Awards program

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the creation of The HEARTS Awards, a one-time special event to take place during the January Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas. The HEARTS... more »

Faire expands marketplace with new digital trade show tools

This summer Faire, the online wholesale platform, will release new tools to address the impact of trade show cancellations. Since early March, the coronavirus has forced the cancellation and postponement of trade shows across the... more »

BookExpo Online releases its schedule

BookExpo released its schedule for the online virtual event that begins Tuesday, May 26 and continues through Friday, May 29. Each day offers an opportunity for the publishing industry to come together. Events include the... more »