Clarion Events North America experiences growth in 2019

Clarion Events North America, a trade show company based in the United States, just concluded a record breaking year fueled by innovation, acquisition and multiple event launches. The growth for Clarion has redefined their portfolio... more »

ASTRA members receive benefits at Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair

Members of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) who attend the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany can get a free ticket to the exhibit hall and are invited to special ASTRA activities,... more »

Simply Pure

Simply Pure Products is a small, independently owned bath and body retailer, founded in 2005. The shop is housed in a remodeled building that was once part of a former military base and is known... more »

Papyrus closing retail stores, wholesale brand to continue

Greeting card and stationery chain Papyrus is closing its retail stores across the United States and Canada. Most of the 254 closings will take place over four to six weeks, said Dominique Schurman, CEO of Papyrus parent company Schurman... more »

Atlanta Market experiences strong order writing

Strong order writing, trendsetting new product introductions and major industry updates drove excitement at the winter 2020 Atlanta Market. The January market saw buyers from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries sourcing a... more »

2020 Tabletop Trends & Housewares Preview

Southwest Ramekin Set Mud Pie Izzy & Oliver Pen & Ink Enesco Bee Tea Towel Green Bee Tea Towels Danica Studio Imprint Dinnerware Collection Now Designs Petite Pedestal with Golden Wishes Mini nora fleming Crab... more »

NY NOW launches curated lifestyle destination at Winter 2020 Market

NY NOW is extending its footprint in the lifestyle market to address the ever-changing retail model with the debut of a new Luxury Lifestyle platform. Taking place Feb. 2-5 at the Jacob K Javits Center... more »

Gift for Life’s Party for Life raises $232,000 in Atlanta

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History was the place to be on Wednesday, January 15 for Party for Life, the Gift for Life’s gala. Previously held in New York, the event raised $232,000 with its... more »

Occasions Just Write

Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, Occasions Just Write resides in the historic Cotton Exchange building. In the shop, owner Peggy Mahan curates an eclectic mix of stationery and gift merchandise. Mahan purchased the store with... more »

Noted extends LOUIE Awards deadline

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo has extended the deadline for LOUIE Awards submissions. Due to an impressive response to this year's awards, Noted will now accept greeting card entries through Feb. 10, 2020. The LOUIE... more »