ToyFest 2025 wraps up, celebrates the thriving toy industry

ToyFest concluded its 63rd exhibition and 12th year in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy & Gift Stores from across the United States attended the Las Vegas Show including stores from 40... more »

Keep US Posted responds to Trump plan to merge USPS into Department of Commerce

Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs, forestry and recycling interests, and small businesses, responded to President Trump’s plans to merge the U.S. Postal Service into... more »

2025 State of the Industry: Expectations for the year

To say the last five years have been eventful for the retail industry would be an understatement. Retailers and wholesalers alike have encountered quite the gamut of headwinds, including a pandemic, inflation and supply chain... more »

Transpac Brands expands leadership roles

Transpac Brands made changes to a number of leadership positions at the company. Tara Dikos, executive vice president, will expand her leadership role to oversee product development. In this... more »

Christmasworld abounds with holiday merchandising, display inspiration

International trade fair Christmasworld, hosted by Messe Frankfurt, brought festive display inspiration and trends to the retail industry. Unconventional colorways such as blues, reds and pinks, neons, and pastels adorned showrooms, as did hanging ornaments,... more »

MarketTime appoints Terri Harwood as COO

MarketTime, the B2B sales enablement technology provider for the gift, home and toy industries, announced the appointment of Terri Harwood as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately.  ... more »

Aurora World acquires license to distribute WubbaNub products

Aurora World, a leader in the plush toy industry, acquired the exclusive license to manufacture and distribute WubbaNub products. With this new licensing agreement, Aurora World will take over the production and distribution of the... more »

Editor’s Picks: Messe Frankfurt’s Christmasworld an international draw

International trade fair Christmasworld, hosted by Messe Frankfurt, brought fresh inspiration and buying opportunities to the retail market. Christmasworld — which ran concurrently with Ambiente and Creativeworld —  captivated attendees with festive and seasonal decorations,... more »

GeoCentral acquires Red Carpet Studios, expanding its wholesale presence

GeoCentral, a leader in the wholesale gift industry known for its expertly curated souvenir, wellness and children’s offerings, announced its acquisition of Red Carpet Studios (RCS Gifts), a well-established brand specializing in garden décor, home ... more »

Beatriz Ball upholds craftsmanship, sustainability

Beatriz Ball has always believed in craftsmanship and sustainability, even when it wasn’t fashionable. The designer’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability began when she began working with the... more »