Boston International to unveil transformations at AmericasMart

Boston International of Franklin, Massachusetts, has unveiled a new logo marking the most dramatic change in the company’s visual identity since its inception in 1986. The new logo communicates the company’s new direction — “modern”... more »

Paperworld accepting entries for annual greeting card design contest

Messe Frankfurt and the German Association of Greetings Card Manufacturers and Publishers (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Hersteller und Verleger von Glückwunschkarten – A.V.G.) invites entries for its 13th annual greeting card design competition at Paperworld in Frankfurt,... more »

California Gift Show hosting roundtable and networking lunch in addition to seminars

In response to feedback from retailers requesting more opportunities to network with each other and share ideas, the California Gift Show will host its first Retail Roundtable and Networking Lunch during the July 17-20, 2015... more »

LA Mart to showcase multiple new holiday showrooms and brands

Buying for the important holiday season has become that much easier now that numerous major lines and collections are calling the LA Mart home through new showrooms or expansions. Katherine’s Collection, Zizi, Melrose International, Vickerman,... more »

Jayden Star launches new wholesale website

After months of fine-tuning and optimization, Jayden Star has launched a wholesale website — www.jaydenstar.com. Access is provided to retailers, who are led onto a polished home page with various collections highlighted, side-by-side.“Creating a functional... more »

Susan Noyes

Retail Manager Susan NoyesFriendly Shop and the Boutique at South Shore HospitalWeymouth, Massachusetts MM: What is your retail background?My career in retail began back in 1985. My husband was a soldier and was deployed often.... more »

What retailers need to know about accepting chip cards

  This October marks a major change in credit card policy for large and small businesses across the United States. That’s when liability for fraudulent credit card transactions will shift from credit card issuers to... more »

Remarkable Brands named exclusive agent for Tighty Whitey brands

Remarkable Brands, a New York City-based licensing and branding agency led by industry veteran Stacey Reiner, has been named exclusive worldwide licensing agent for Todd Goldman’s Tighty Whitey Brands. The agency will develop licensing partnerships for a... more »

IGES show celebrating sweet 16 in 2015

The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies is celebrating 16 years in 2015. “We are grateful for our outstanding and loyal buyers and exhibitors and for the overwhelming support they have shown IGES for well over... more »

Paper Pop Cards honored with GCA’s Consumers’ Choice Award

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced Friday, June 5, that Paper Pop Cards is the winner of the GCA’s third annual Consumers’ Choice Award. Paper Pop Cards’ winning entry, “Get Well Tissue Box,” is a... more »