Restructure of Artco, Carlson Craft, Fine Impressions, Tatex, and McPhersons

This April, five companies will transition to a new legal structure that joins its print facilities together under one company name. This change involves the following facilities: Together, they will be known as The Occasions Group.... more »

The 2018 LOUIE Award Finalists are…

After two intense days of reviewing hundreds of outstanding submissions, our esteemed panel of judges was able to select the 168 finalist entries for this year. The finalists can be found here. Winners will be announced... more »

Vandor commemorates The Beatles Yellow Submarine feature film 50th anniversary with must-haves

Vandor, LLC, an industry leader in the design and marketing of licensed consumer goods, is excited to introduce its The Beatles Yellow Submarine 50thanniversary commemorative collection ranging from vintage classics reintroduced from as early as... more »

Nominate for the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40

http://youtu.be/PHBK4n9Yu98 The Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 honors the industry's next generation of leaders. Submit a nomination by April 2, 2018 at http://bit.ly/MM40Under40. Award recipients will be honored at the Summer 2018 Las Vegas... more »

Pink Olive, Brooklyn

“There is something amazing that happens when you live your life in a place of appreciation and gratitude. Gift-giving becomes a gift in and of itself.” — Grace Kang, founder It would be easy to... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta Coming March 7-9

{Sponsored} The ultimate shopping destination is the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market on March 7–9. Take advantage of this opportunity to shop the areas you missed in January, place final orders for... more »

Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award winners announced at Toy Fair

  The top playthings and most inspiring individuals from the toy industry were honored this evening at the 18thannual Toy of the Year Awards and Toy Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony, with proceeds from the awards program and... more »

Toy Fair 2018: Here are all the details on what to do, see

The hottest new toys, games, and youth entertainment products will come to life this weekend when the 115thNorth American International Toy Fair — the largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere — opens its doors... more »

Majority shareholding in American Greetings sold to Clayton Dubilier & Rice

In what constitutes the biggest news in the global greeting card world for decades, the majority shareholding in American Greetings, the parent company of UK Greetings, has been sold to US investment company, Clayton Dubilier... more »

January retail sales continue strong after holidays

An improving economy kept January retail sales nearly as good as the holiday season’s strong showing – dropping only 0.26 percent seasonally adjusted from December – and fueled a healthy 5.4 percent increase year-over year,... more »