Aurora World launches new website

Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, has relaunched its website. The long-established company’s objective is to enhance the quality of the online experience of its ever-evolving brand.More attractive and... more »

NY NOW and Apartment Therapy announce Best in Market Award winner

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, in conjunction with Apartment Therapy — a digital resource that provides daily inspiration for decorating, DIY projects, renovating, de-cluttering and massaging interior spaces — announced the... more »

ASTRA announces keynote speakers for 2016 Marketplace & Academy

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced that stress management guru Colette Carlson and Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor will headline ASTRA’s 2016 Marketplace & Academy. This year’s event, the biggest annual gathering of... more »

Winter 2016 Seattle Gift Show spotlights regional specialties, handcrafted styles

Held January 22-25, 2016 at the Washington State Convention Center, the winter 2016 Seattle Gift Show delighted retailers with a versatile selection of regional best sellers and handcrafted styles across all categories.  Joining the show's popular... more »

Best New Product Awards presented to nine NY NOW exhibitors

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to announce the winners of its Best New Product Awards, as well as the winner of the Best Exclusive Launch Award. Winners were announced... more »

GHTA announces 2016 conference location and dates

The Gift and Home Trade Association [GHTA], the industry’s leading non-profit trade association, has announced that its 2016 annual conference will be held in San Diego, California, September 28-30, 2016, a shift from its usual... more »

UK brand eatsleepdoodle wins Best New Gift Product Award at NY NOW

The new doodle Monet placemat set from eatsleepdoodle has just won the NY NOW Best New Product Award in the Gift Category. Announced at the show, this new award is judged by a panel of... more »

Woodstock Chimes’ newest rainbow makers sparkle in the New Year

Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of musically tuned wind chimes, garden décor and high-quality gifts, rings in 2016 by further developing one of its strongest performing collections, Woodstock Rainbow Makers. This January, the company debuted... more »

Lincoln Logs to celebrate 100th birthday this year

K’NEX Brands is excited to celebrate the 100th birthday of Lincoln Logs this year. In 2015, in anticipation of the centennial production of the iconic log-building toy was brought back to the United States for... more »

NY NOW announces Eco Choice Award winners

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to announce the winners of its Eco Choice Awards program for the winter 2016 market. Award-winning products are showcased within the SustainAbility: design for a better... more »