Focus On: home décor

MOVA Globes offer a never-before imagined décor piece that rotate using solar energy and the earth’s magnetic field. Visit www.movaglobes.com or  call 888-552-6682. From city-themes to college towns, however you choose to decorate your home, Catstudio has an accent pillow for that.... more »

Space Observation

Tucked away on the northeastern corner of Northerly Island, overlooking Lake Michigan, sits Chicago hidden gem Adler Planetarium. More than 85 years ago, Chicago native and retired-Sears executive-turned-philanthropist Max Adler became enamored with a German... more »

The Candleberry Company appoints new national sales manager

The Candleberry Company, manufacturers of fragrant candles, room air fresheners and accessories, has appointed Scott Kearns as its National Sales Manager. Kearns comes to Candleberry after a tenure as District Sales Manager for the Red... more »

To Post or Not to Post, that is the Question….

“Oh my gosh look at that photo of that dress, shoe, living room, place setting, sofa, vase, necklace, earrings (or fill in the blank with whatever it is you are drooling over at the moment).... more »

Buyers explore new lines at AmericasMart March Market

AmericasMart Atlanta hosts the home and gift industry’s premiere mid-season buying event March 8-10, 2017. The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings and Holiday Market gives buyers another occasion to explore the Market center’s more than 1,500 permanent showrooms,... more »

Aurora World celebrates YooHoo & Friends anniversary

Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of YooHoo & Friends, the award-winning brand and animated series developed from Aurora’s major plush toy line. The anniversary will be even... more »

Two design and sales leaders return to Midwest-CBK in VP roles

Midwest-CBK LLC, national designer and manufacturer of holiday, gifts and home and outdoor décor, announced the additions of two industry veterans to the company’s leadership team: Lissa Samuelson as vice president of national accounts,... more »

Pretty Twisted craft kits debut at Creativation 2017

Pretty Twisted, a new line of craft kits for today’s crafters, made its debut at Creativation 2017 in Phoenix.   The kits, most centered on some type of Iris Thread from Hilos Iris in Monterrey, Mexico,... more »

The National Stationery Show announces Buyer Education schedule

The National Stationery Show will present six buyer education seminars during the show May 21-24, 2017 at the Javits Center in New York City. Industry experts will focus on topics including website/email best practices, in-store special events, color/design forecasts,... more »

LA Mart offers extensive, exclusive collections of seasonal products, many only found locally

Holiday shopping season 2017 comes early in sunny Southern California as local and international buyers get their first peak at all the festive new seasonal collections waiting for them at the Winter Gift & Home... more »