Intertwined

The 2017-2018 APPA National Pet Owners Survey revealed overall pet ownership has increased over the past few decades, and this means there is a demand for merchandise in the pet category. The report also noted... more »

Purina names 2020 Pet Care Innovation Prize Winners

Pet health and wellness takes center stage for all five startups selected by Purina to be the 2020 class of its annual Pet Care Innovation Prize program. From trending pet food options and a new... more »

Selling CBD?

As the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) products continues to grow, many specialty gift retailers may be wondering if that's a market they should serve. And with a new study from BDS Analytics and Arcview Market... more »

Designer Ester Hodikian of Heart Print House launches into licensing

Designer Ester Hodikian introduces her brand known as Heart Print House (HPH) into the licensing world. HPH is a surface design studio celebrating colorful, joyful, and playful living. With the intent of elevating the spirit... more »

Whitebridge Pet Brands acquires Cardinal Laboratories

Whitebridge Pet Brands, a business in natural and minimally processed pet foods, treats and complements, has completed the acquisition of Cardinal Laboratories, Inc. (Cardinal Pet Care), makers of Pet Botanics, Crazy Dog, Full Life for... more »

Kikkerland Design Inc.

Laura Kellner, marketing director www.kikkerland.com Company mission Since 1992, Kikkerland Design’s mission has always been to make products that are well designed, delightful and well-meaning. How do your... more »

Elsie & Zoey, a Brand from Howard’s Inc.

Melisa Fox, owner Lisa Wolhart, vice president of sales and marketing www.howardsinc.com/elsieandzoey Company mission Our mission is to help clean, preserve and restore our waterways and shorelines for future generations. Elsie & Zoey is a... more »

HangUps

HangUps Art and Framing, established in 1980, offers custom framing, gifts and accessories. The store has 16 employees and offers two locations in High Point, North Carolina.  Seated: Judy Coultress, owner.... more »

Stationery Status Quo

Let’s face it, Americans love stuff. According to the LA Times, there are 300,000 items in the average U.S. home, and we don’t have the space for it; our 50,000-plus storage facilities number over five... more »

Dynamic Las Vegas Market caps off successful January for IMC

A strong Winter Las Vegas Market, fueled by robust traffic and order writing gains as well as excitement surrounding two IMC initiatives – the soon-to-be completed Expo at World Market Center and the recently announced... more »