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Gift Shop Plus recaps favorites from Atlanta Market
Atlanta Market was buzzing with optimism and urgency. Exhibitors and buyers were glad to be there and wanted to make the most of their time together. Order writing seemed to be fast and furious as... more »
2022 Noted@*Noted Awards opens for submissions
The Greeting Card Association’s Noted@*Noted Product Awards is now accepting entries. The fourth edition of this highly competitive design competition highlights the most outstanding new card releases of the year … and unlike the previous two... more »
Gift Shop Plus seeks product submissions for next issue
Gift Shop® Plus is now accepting product submissions for editorial consideration in the spring issue. Makers and sales agencies are able submit hi-res product images of the latest offerings through the website. Here is a... more »
Toysmith hosts virtual event in February
Toysmith will stream its first annual Joy Fair, a virtual trade show event, Feb. 7-10 at 12:00 p.m. EST each day. Toysmith is a toy and gift distributor in the U.S. Joy Fair provides retail... more »
Spielwarenmesse cancels physical show, offers digital platform
The toy industry has been looking forward to the industry's toy event for the sector at the beginning of February. The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days, however, and the resultant increasing... more »
IndieMe hosts 5th Virtual Expo
IndieMe Marketplace, LLC, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft, announced that it will hosts its 5th Virtual Expo, Feb. 2-8, 2022. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 24 years... more »
IMC invests in women-owned businesses through acquisition of Dough
International Market Centers (IMC) announced the acquisition of Dough, an e-commerce platform focused on empowering women-owned businesses. This strategic investment will be the first in a series of initiatives designed to emphasize and support values-based... more »
NY NOW implements strict health and safety guidelines
NY NOW announced strict guidelines in its health and safety protocols for its Winter Market at the Javits Center in New York City. With the health, safety, and support of its community of small businesses... more »
C.R. Gibson Signature partners with Kailo Chic for January shows
C.R. Gibson, a gift and decorative products maker, launches its partnership with Kailo Chic. Founded by Kara Witten, Kailo Chic rethinks what traditional holiday décor should be and brings bold colors and patterns into the... more »
Toy Fair New York cancels February show
The Toy Association, producer of Toy Fair New York, the largest toy, play, and youth entertainment marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, has announced the cancellation of Toy Fair New York, originally set to take place, Feb.... more »
Atlanta Market names four People’s Choice winners in Winter 2022 Market Snapshot
Atlanta Market today named four products as Market Snapshot People’s Choice winners, selected by popular vote from some 40 Winter 2022 finalists: Allsop Home & Garden for the Stella Deco Solar Lantern; Annie Selke for the Dash &... more »
Becky Tyre retires after 26-year career
Becky Tyre, veteran retail writer, shop local advocate and visual merchandising enthusiast, has announced her retirement effective Jan. 1, wrapping a successful 26-year career in the U.S. gift and home industry. ... more »
