The DIME Store Keeps Close to Home

Locally made and sourced products have made their way to the top of sales in many retail segments. Customers like to know where products come from and how they are made. Shelley Christner of The... more »

Time for Toddlers

What comes to mind when you think of the word “toddlers?” Probably chaos, personality, a little bit of tomfoolery and total cuteness overload. There’s an overwhelming sense of amusement when it comes to these crazy... more »

Spreading knowledge about endangered species

“All over the world today, vast numbers of fine... more »

museums&MORE Fall 2018

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A Haitian Journey

Online Exclusive: Last week, we spent some time with Bridgewater Candles and its Light a Candle Feed a Child initiative. The devoted owners and employees work with Rice Bowls  to feed children across eight countries and... more »

Toy experts, top brands visit CHITAG 2018

For the first time ever, Santa Claus is coming to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair on November 17 and 18, 2018. The jolly old elf will meet and greet kids of all ages inside... more »

IHA members can donate inventory to aid hurricane victims

Victims of Hurricane Michael also will receive assistance from Good360, the charity the International Housewares Association has partnered with to provide hurricane victims with home goods products as they rebuild their lives and homes. Last... more »

Winter Philadelphia Gift Show offering three shows in one location

The Philadelphia Gift Show will co-locate with the brand new Philadelphia Souvenir & Resort Expo and the Philadelphia National Candy & Gourmet Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center from Friday, Jan. 4 through Monday,... more »

How to stand out from the noise of holiday shopping

Every year, shoppers are bombarded by retailer holiday marketing emails, digital promotions and in-store exclusives. There are more options than ever before when it comes to shopping, either in-store or online. So retailers need to... more »

ToyFest West is coming back for fun and games this March

Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association’s (WTHRA) Board of Directors and ToyFest West’s Slate of Officers have spent the summer planning the 3-day 2019 ToyFest West convention that will be held at the South Point... more »