Toy Industry Foundation receives 20,000 dolls to comfort children in need

Children who are impoverished, underserved or otherwise in need will receive brand new Madame Alexander dolls this summer, thanks to the toy company’s generous donation of 20,000 customizable doll sets during the Toy Industry Foundation’s (TIF)... more »

How to Make Snapchat Work for Your Retail Business

What Is Snapchat? Did you know Snapchat is the fastest growing social network right now? If you don’t already know about the tool, it’s a fun photo/video messaging app that allows users to snap disappearing... more »

ICON HONORS celebrates global innovation in the home and gift industry’s most celebrated recognition

The seventh annual ICON HONORS celebrated global innovation as top achievers and superior achievements were recognized on the most anticipated and important night in the home and gift industry. Staged at Atlanta’s world-renowned Fox Theatre... more »

Scandinavian Design: Form Meets Function

Scandinavian style. Danish design. Consumers in the U.S. are welcoming this Nordic invasion with open arms... more »

Las Vegas Market announces new trends

Las Vegas Market announced that its signature FIRST LOOK trend presentation and curated display will showcase four trending themes – Forest Splendor, How Novelties, In Black & White and New Heights – featuring new and... more »

Back-to-school, college spending to reach $75.8 billion

With back-to-school spending on a “stock up” cycle rather than a “make do” cycle, the average family is expected to spend more freely on school and college supplies this year, according to the National Retail... more »

CWI Gifts celebrates 35 years with open house

CWI Gifts, a leading distributor of country and primitive gifts and home decor, will celebrate 35 years in business this summer with a Back to the '80s Open House celebration to be held August 18-21. The... more »

NY NOW expands international offerings with record-setting number of brands, pavilions

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to shine a spotlight on the international community at the summer 2016 market this August. Most notably, NY NOW is anticipating a 73 percent increase... more »

Wild Republic Brand gets new look

      Wild Republic launched a new logo to align with the growth of its brand. The Wild Republic Brand has stood for nature education, inspiration and creative, adventurous fun for nearly four decades.... more »

Las Vegas Market hosts Gift For Life benefit at summer market

Las Vegas Market announced today that it will host its 6th annual “Up on the Roof” gala charity event benefiting Gift For Life, the sole national charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor... more »