Andy Meehan named president of GCA board

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) appointed Andy Meehan, consultant to Designer Greetings, as its new president. Meehan succeeds Amy McAnarney of Hallmark, who served as president from 2021 to 2023. The transition in leadership took... more »

From the Editor: Winding Down

This time of year is hands down my most treasured. From amber leaves to chilled air to the merriment of another holiday season, these final months resonate deeply with me. They present a quiet, fresh... more »

Organic, affordable bath and body products trend into 2024

After a long day at the office or managing the kids' schedules, people yearn for some relaxation and solo time. Skin and body products with natural ingredients are in demand. Photo... more »

NRF survey shows top 5 gift categories for the holidays

As an estimated 182 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, the latest survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics shows the top... more »

Just Got 2 Have It! founder Barbara Knight dies

Gifts and lifestyle wholesaler Just Got 2 Have It! has shared its founder Barbara Knight passed away Nov. 16 following a battle with leukemia. "Barbara and Just Got 2... more »

LVDC shares ‘First Friday’ holiday celebration

ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) will host its December First Friday holiday celebration, “Santa's Workshop: Holiday Vase Painting,” on Friday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Howard Elliot showroom at World Market Center... more »

Location changes unveiled for Winter Atlanta Market Temporaries

Location changes for several Winter Atlanta Market temporary exhibit categories aim to create more cohesive, compelling presentation of 1,400 gift and home brands across 30 categories, Jan. 16-22 at AmericasMart Atlanta, according to ANDMORE. Atlanta... more »

Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market expands furniture, bedding

The furniture and bedding categories at Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market will feature 15 new updates to the market’s 220-plus permanent home furnishings and bedding showrooms, Jan. 28-Feb. 1 at World Market Center Las Vegas.... more »

Minnesota Gift Show to make inaugural debut

The Minnesota Gift Show (MGS), a wholesale gift, apparel and home industry trade show, will make its inaugural debut in the Upper Midwest Feb. 4-6. According to show executives, MGS will provide access to more... more »

USPS loses $6.5B in 2023, Keep US Posted calls to end postage hikes

Nonprofit advocacy group Keep US Posted warned that postage rate hikes are contributing to the U.S. Postal Service’s mounting losses after the USPS announced a loss of $6.5 billion for the fiscal year 2023 —... more »