How pet adoption can be a win for all

Pet adoption improves – and sometimes saves – the lives of millions of furry friends each year. However, the benefits of adoption are not a one-way street. Research continues to emerge supporting the positive impact pets... more »

Pet Industry Leadership Summit set for 2020

Pet industry executives will gather for the fifth annual leadership event jointly presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) and the World Pet Association (WPA) on January 13-15,... more »

Alexa Pulitzer

  Alexa Pulitzer | @alexapulitzer | New Orleans Alexa Pulitzer has been around since 1995 and operates online out of the heart of NOLA, proving she knows what she’s doing. She’s got a regal sense... more »

Christmasworld 2020 focuses on experiences

Christmasworld is an international decoration trade show that offers new products for the busiest and most emotional time of the year. Christmasworld focuses on the point-of-sale experience as a factor for success. This year's show... more »

Retail imports surge ahead of more tariffs

According to the monthly Global Port Tracker, a report that is produced for National Retail Federation (NRF) by the consulting firm Hackett Associates, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports reached unusually high numbers just... more »

Acuity opens new showroom at Dallas Market Center

Acuity Brands Lighting returns to Dallas Market Center with a new showroom in Trade Mart 4634 that will open in time for the winter edition of Lightovation, which runs Jan. 8-12, 2020. Acuity will showcase... more »

Meet the Maker: Ruffina

In New York City, anything goes when it comes to fashion. So when Joan DeCollibus showed up at the dog park with her miniature poodle, Ruby, in matching apparel, other dog owners took notice. She... more »

The Bowerbird

Chris Kitchings | Old Lyme, Connecticut This 30-year-old shop prides itself on being the go-to for impulsive necessities. Its brick-and-mortar is almost 5,000 square feet and it also operates online.  Best-sellers: Pussum’s Catnip Theme song: "It Ain’t... more »

IHA partners with Good360 to assist in Hurricane Dorian relief

International Housewares Association (IHA) is partnering with Good360 to provide hurricane victims with home products as they rebuild their lives and homes. Housewares suppliers can help residents from the Bahamas to North Carolina recover from... more »

2020 LOUIE Awards open for submissions

The Greeting Card Association's LOUIE Awards is an annual competition in the greeting card industry. For over 30 years, companies from all over the world have entered this competition. The 2020 awards are now open... more »