Dallas Market buyer attendance up 17% for winter 2024 show

The Winter 2024 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market opened with a 17% attendance increase for the first two days compared with last January, according to Dallas Market Center. The attendance increase was notable for... more »

Casual Market Atlanta revamped for outdoor furnishings retailers in 2024

ANDMORE and the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) are expanding the 2024 editions of Casual Market Atlanta with a new educational opportunity in July and the addition of temporary exhibits in September. Summer Casual Market... more »

Lawn & Garden Retailer, The Garden Center Show join forces to host trade show

The Garden Center Show, a leading event in the lawn and garden products industry, is excited to announce a strategic trade show partnership with Lawn & Garden Retailer, the leading brand in the lawn and... more »

From the Editor: In the Spotlight

Happy New Year! 2024 is underway as this issue lands in our readers’ mailboxes, and Gift Shop Plus is ushering in the new year with elation and optimism as we launch the Gift + Stationery... more »

Just Got 2 Have It! debuts plush brand GIFFA

Just Got 2 Have It! introduced GIFFA as the latest plush brand in their 2024 portfolio. GIFFA’s leadership team is headlined by brother and sister Danny Song and Lily Ebersole as well as Goffa International... more »

Transpac Brands unveils 7,500 products for January 2024

Transpac Brands launched more than 7,500 products with over 3,500 new designs for January 2024. This lineup from Transpac, Totalee Gift, VIP Home & Garden, and Season’s Designs includes captivating new collections, each meticulously designed to... more »

Peanuts, Aurora World establish license partnership

Plush toy company Aurora World established a partnership with Peanuts Worldwide, the global company behind Charles Schulz’s beloved characters. This collaboration will see Aurora World take the helm in manufacturing a delightful range of Peanuts... more »

Totalee Gift unveils holiday 2024 collection

Totalee Gift, a supplier of witty giftable goods, launched its holiday 2024 collection. This collection features 24 holiday SKUs that aim to offer the perfect combination of current trends and a touch of sass. This... more »

nora fleming celebrates 20th anniversary with special events, product debuts

nora fleming, renowned for its distinctive and collectible minis that attach to versatile serveware bases, commemorates its 20th anniversary. For two decades, the brand has epitomized the art of spreading kindness, crafting memorable moments and... more »

Ivystone, Rifle Paper Co. establish nationwide partnership

Ivystone, a sales agency in the gift and home industry, launched a new, nationwide partnership with stationery and lifestyle brand, Rifle Paper Co. The partnership is effective immediately and includes placement of the popular brand... more »