Captivate and Educate

This year, tactile/sensory, sustainable and educational products are leading the way. Kristin Morency Goldman, spokesperson for The Toy Association, explained what is evolving in this category. “Expect to see the next evolution in unboxing toys,... more »

Growing emphasis on convenience for today’s consumers

Today’s consumers increasingly prioritize convenience when it comes to purchases, and expect retailers to continue to offer innovative ways to save them time and effort, according to the latest issue of the Consumer View report released by the... more »

National Stationery Show (NSS)

Little Lamb Design Invitation PrintsWell Baby Shark Soft Enamel Pin Ilootpaperie Violet Ivy Collection Notepad Hazelmade Self Love Card Little Feet’s Opus Punny Pie Grandma Card Kiss and Punch Fantasy Supermarket Card Emily McDowell Studio... more »

Emmy-winning television personalities to host Keynote Dynamic Duo at NY NOW Winter 2020 Market

NY NOW, a market for home, gift, handmade and lifestyle, announced today that Emmy-winning television personalities, best-selling authors, and overall lifestyle tastemakers Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia, are set to host NY NOW Talk presentation of... more »

Creative Display Contest

We were blown away by the amount of great displays and creativity that were shown in this year’s Creative Display Contest. It was a very difficult job to narrow down the entries to the top... more »

Bath and Body Products with Feminine Appeal

Feminine bath and body products are always appealing, and here is what some of the makers noted about trends in this category for 2020. >>ALSO SEE:... more »

Farmhouse Fresh

Shannon McLinden launched FarmHouse Fresh in 2005 with a “green” mentality that is still echoed today. The farm grows crops for use in its products and uses sustainable and organic farming techniques, which means no... more »

Party for Life

Gift for Life’s annual fundraiser, Party for Life, will be held this year at Atlanta’s Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. This will be the first year the event is hosted... more »

Still United in the Fight

Where were you in 1992? If you were in the gift industry, chances are you knew someone who was affected by AIDS. Some in the trade couldn't sit by and watch the devastating toll it... more »

IMC rebrands gift and home market as Atlanta Market

International Market Centers (IMC) rebranded its major gift, décor and lifestyle market held semi-annually at AmericasMart Atlanta as the Atlanta Market. The new name, plus an updated brand positioning and dynamic new logo, will be displayed... more »