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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 »
Museum Store Sunday returns Nov. 26
Shoppers can enjoy a sustainable holiday shopping experience at more than 2,100 museum stores worldwide on Museum Store Sunday, taking place Nov. 26. Participating stores across all 50 states, 25 countries and five continents will... more »
IHGF Delhi Fair slated for February 2024
The 57th consecutive edition of the IHGF Delhi Fair will take place Feb. 6-10 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi NCR. Organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts in India, more than... more »
2023 import cargo winds down
With most imported holiday season merchandise already here, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to slow during the remainder of 2023, according to the Global Port Tracker report by the... more »
Sky of Blue Press & Papery opens flagship studio, retail location
Sky of Blue Press & Papery, formerly known as Sky of Blue Cards, a San Francisco Bay Area-based letterpress greeting card and stationery company, opened its flagship retail and workshop space, which also serves as... more »
Gift for Life adds to board of directors
Industry charitable organization Gift for Life added two newcomers — Kim Mancuso-Telford, general manager for NY NOW, and Kate Duff of Claxton Consulting — to its 24-member board of directors. ... more »
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Gift Shop Plus Spring 2024 has arrived, and it couldn't be a more gorgeous issue! 🌷 ![]()
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Cover to cover, this edition is packed with the latest trends to help guide business as you begin to think about the next buying cycle in just a few months. ![]()
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"Radiance, Redefined" (page 54) introduces four jewelry makers, unveiling the freshest trends in the market. To learn which eco-conscious companies are launching collections that positively impact the planet, flip to "Green-Living Essentials" on page 62. ![]()
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We're also thrilled to introduce a new category for us at the magazine: Sports & Tailgating. Head to page 66 to read about products that will elevate the tailgating experience and learn how to merchandise for the NFL's budding demographic. ![]()
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Also in this issue is our Stationery Lookbook, Halloween & Fall Décor feature and dozens of the freshest product offerings. Read our Spring 2024 issue here: www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GiftShop-Plus/spring-2024/index.php#/p/1![]()
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