Retail imports still strong

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have dipped since peaks seen last fall but remain at higher-than-usual levels as a possible increase in tariffs on goods from China approaches in March, according to... more »

Greeting Card Association and BookExpo announce collaboration

In a move to expand opportunities for creative “makers” at smaller and emerging greeting card companies, the Greeting Card Association has agreed to collaborate with Reed Expositions, producer of BookExpo, to offer its popular “GCA Village”... more »

Blacksaw wins at NY NOW

Blacksaw, a premium eco-luxury textile brand, made their debut with a splash. Their Harvest Moon reversible throw from their Zero Dye collection swept both awards for Best New Product in the categories of Accent on... more »

Toy Fair New York After Hour Events

Whether it’s catching up with old friends and colleagues or forging new connections, there are numerous opportunities to network and connect with industry peers during Toy Fair New York even beyond official showtimes. Here is... more »

Dallas Market Center Celebrates Unprecedented January Markets

Dallas Market Center welcomed more order-writing customers across all major business types and categories during the January editions of Dallas Total Home & Gift Market and Lightovation — Dallas International Lighting Show as well as... more »

Boó Oh

Jay Sae Jung Oh felt the pet market needed products crafted with high caliber materials. With a passion for artistic and minimalist designs, she launched Boó Oh to create quality pet products designed for modern... more »

Game On

Once the winter holiday shopping season wraps up and the New Year’s dust settles, parents know it’s time to relax. But not you. As retailers and toy-makers, you’re busy finding out what’s going to be... more »

Retail Renaissance NY NOW Winter resonates with retailers

Repositioned at the center of the renaissance sweeping the retail market, NY NOW Winter 2019 set out to recreate itself as the most important resource for better or premiere retailers. The retail renaissance has seen... more »

Honest Paws CBD brand will soon be available to retailers

Honest Paws will begin offering its online CBD products for sale through retailers in the United States. The “CBD for Pets” Brand has experienced growth and demand for its various products, prompting the move to... more »

Enthusiasm drives successful Winter Las Vegas Market

Reflecting industry optimism and a hunger for new product introductions, Las Vegas Market was marked by brisk business and strong order writing, according to International Market Centers. Winter 2019 Las Vegas Market presented more than 4,000 furniture,... more »