Marketing & merchandising tips to help your store thrive

Foot traffic may be strong, inventory may be right and customer reviews online shout out you’re your store is stellar. Despite these strong attributes, however, sales don’t always add up to what you want them... more »

Aurora World announces partnership with Support Our Troops

Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, today announced a partnership with Support Our Troops, an organization that annually provides millions of dollars’ worth of care goods and services to American service... more »

Halloween spending to reach $8.4 billion, highest in survey history

Americans are looking forward to splurging on their favorite candy and costumes this Halloween season. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, total spending for Halloween is expected... more »

IMC Announces TrendWatch winners for October 2016

International Market Centers (IMC) announced 80 winning products from 53 companies for its popular TrendWatch program at Fall High Point Market, running October 22-26, 2016. TrendWatch is an exclusive program that gives market attendees an inside... more »

Eric & Christopher receives national recognition as 2016 Outstanding Encore Entrepreneur from The SCORE Foundation

Eric & Christopher, LLC., the home accents and accessories company based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, received the prestigious 2016 Outstanding Encore Entrepreneur Award on Thursday, September 20th at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The... more »

Retailers file suit to block new overtime rule

The National Retail Federation filed suit in U.S. District Court today on behalf of the millions of employers and employees who will be drastically affected if the Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules go into effect on December... more »

Ocean Media Group buys London Stationery Show & National Stationery Week

The London Stationery Show, the UK’s most important trade exhibition for the paper and writing products industry, its consumer awareness campaign National Stationery Week, and Stationery Magazine have been acquired by Ocean Media Group, a leading... more »

NY NOW celebrates successful summer 2016 market

This summer, NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, delivered another show-stopping event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. With tens of thousands of new and on-trend products across... more »

Focus On: Plush

  Folkmanis A playful pooch whose raison d'être is to be adored, this winner of the 2016 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids is distinctively featured with bat shaped ears and wrinkly face. Whiffer Sniffers These... more »

Las Vegas Market continues gourmet growth

Las Vegas Market announced that six new showrooms, featuring a combined total of more than 70 lines in 12,000+ square feet, will debut at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, running January 22-26, 2017.  These newest... more »