OneCoast expands Dallas showroom for January 2020

OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, is expanding their Dallas showroom to include an additional 8,000 square feet of showroom space. The expansion creates added space for improved product showcasing for their vendors... more »

ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy 2020 opens registration

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) opened registration for its annual Marketplace & Academy. It is offering a Super Saver early registration price for retailers and sales representatives through Dec. 31, 2019. As of... more »

Study shows credit card industry ignores security innovations

A new study conducted for the Secure Payments Partnership coalition shows that the U.S. credit card industry has failed to establish adequate security standards and that a neutral third party should be put in charge,... more »

Retail imports surge ahead of December tariffs

Volume at the nation’s major container ports bumped up significantly in November as retailers imported merchandise ahead of new tariffs set to take effect this month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by... more »

Las Vegas Market expands gift presentation for Winter Market

Las Vegas Market expands its gift presentation with 22 new, expanding, relocating and renewing gift showrooms confirmed for Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 26-30, 2020. These latest leasing gains will add 47,000+ square feet... more »

The new destination for wholesale gifts

{Sponsored} For a gift shop owner, the process of sourcing products has its challenges. While trade shows can be one-stop-shops for buyers, they can also be complicated and overwhelming; coordinating with distributor reps, keeping track of... more »

NY NOW Winter 2020 market celebrates curated experiences

NY NOW, a market for home, gift, handmade and lifestyle, is presenting three distinct brand communities that will evoke discovery and embrace the affinity for lifestyle buying at its Winter 2020 market. Taking place Saturday,... more »

Pantone reveals Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue

Tapping into sight, sound, smell, taste, and texture, Pantone makes Classic Blue the first multi-sensory Color of the Year in the company’s history. Pantone, provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions, today announced... more »

Industry honors PetSafe’s interactive dog toy

PetSafe brand, an industry leader in innovative pet product solutions, was honored with a 2019 Pet Business Industry Recognition Award, which celebrates the year's most cutting-edge pet products. The PetSafe Ricochet Electronic Dog Toy won in the Dog Toys... more »

One of a Kind Holiday Show begins on Dec. 5

The One of a Kind Holiday Show is celebrating its 19th annual event and opens on Dec. 5 and runs through Dec. 8. The show is held bi-annually in Chicago at 222 W Merchandise Mart... more »