Vance Kitira begins community project

Vance Kitira has always considered himself a forester and the foundation of the company was built upon his commitment to bring the beauty of nature to his customers through his products, therefore, Vance Kitira International... more »

Attorneys General call for PIN numbers on new credit cards

The National Retail Federation welcomed a letter sent by nine attorneys general to the nation’s top credit card companies and banks calling for the use of personal identification numbers rather than signatures to approve purchases... more »

Toy Industry unveils finalists for 2016 Toy of the Year Awards

The Toy Industry Association (TIA) kicked off the holiday shopping season by announcing the 84 finalists for the prestigious 2016 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY), also known as the Oscars of the toy industry.... more »

Las Vegas Market accelerates gift leasing

Las Vegas Market announced that gift leasing continues to accelerate in Building C, with 18 newly-confirmed showrooms debuting on three floors – C-ONE, C9 and C10 – at the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market, running... more »

Your Fall To-Do List

Fall is a time of reflection. As the light gets shorter and shorter each day, our attention goes from the outside to the inside. Before you sit down with a cup of tea to gaze... more »

Kids Wish Network receives donation of award winning toy

Children’s charity Kids Wish Network recently received a donation of the national award winning toy sets, Laser Pegs, produced by Laser Pegs Ventures, LLC. The donation of 1,800 Laser Pegs kits will be distributed through the... more »

NRF survey: 57 percent of holiday shoppers already making dents

It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year and holiday shoppers wasted no time jumping on exclusive holiday offerings from retailers thus far. According to the National Retail Federation’s Consumer Holiday Spending Survey conducted... more »

Light Up Your Sales Great in-store lighting can lead to more sales

Specialty store lights should add drama and excitement to the customer shopping experience, boosting sales by attracting and intriguing the target market. If you have a specialty store, you can expect your customers to respond... more »

Bloomingville announces U.S. launch

Danish design brand, Bloomingville, announced its U.S. launch with Ivystone, a leading national sales organization for the gift & home industry. The brand will premier at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in... more »

Boston Gift Show highlights New England’s newest products

Custom-tailored to the local and tourist New England retail market, the Boston Gift Show returns to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center April 2-5, 2016 with a versatile selection of brand new designs, including giftware,... more »