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Survey says teen shoppers are concerned about gift shortages this holiday season
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that most teens (55%) are concerned that global supply chain issues will result in shortages of gift items this... more »
The Chad Corzine Young Gift and Home Executive Award goes to Ryan Lanzel
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry’s non-profit trade association, announced that Ryan Lanzel, vice president and creative director of Fire and Pine, has been named as the winner of the first Chad... more »
GHTA celebrates record attendance at 2021 conference
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), an industry non-profit trade association, announced the completion of the Annual Conference, held virtually, on Nov. 3-4, 2021. A record 329 attendees tuned in to hear the stellar... more »
GSMA opens membership to all vendors
Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA), the industry’s sole organization created for and by gift and home sales managers, announced that a major change has been made to their bylaws regarding membership. With an overwhelming majority,... more »
IMC hosts nine apparel markets in 2022
International Market Centers (IMC) has released the dates of its nine apparel markets taking place throughout 2022 at AmericasMart Atlanta and The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. The nine buying events for Atlanta... more »
Gift for Life welcomes two new board members
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, announced that Emalee Hoffman of Studio Oh! and Meg Estevez of Emerald Expositions/NY NOW, have joined its board of directors. [caption... more »
Las Vegas Market presents three FIRST LOOK Trends for Winter 2022
Las Vegas Market presents three all-new trends in its proprietary FIRST LOOK forecast – Forest, Preserve, Now Screening, and Together – for the Winter 2022 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 23-27, 2022 at World Market Center... more »
DMC continues record-breaking momentum
The market momentum continues in Dallas with its October Apparel & Accessories Market and KidsWorld Market (Oct. 26-29, 2021) as this national marketplace welcomed a record number of exhibitors and more buyers from coast to... more »
AmericasMart adds Saturday apparel and accessories sourcing for holiday 2021
AmericasMart Atlanta is expanding access to its apparel and accessories immediate resources showrooms on four special buying days: Black Friday (Nov. 26) and the first three Saturdays of December. Buyers can source cash and carry... more »
Stonewall Kitchen acquires Michel Design Works
Award-winning specialty food and home goods producer Stonewall Kitchen announced its acquisition of Michel Design Works, based in Katonah, New York. Michel Design Works is a comprehensive lifestyle brand specializing in bath and body products,... more »
NRF shares consumers are spending headed into 2021 holiday shopping
The impact of the pandemic on the nation’s economy will be a key factor in retail sales during the 2021 holiday season, but the National Retail Federation (NRF) is nonetheless confident in its forecast for... more »
Schleich USA hires eight-year old as its first chief storytelling officer
Schleich USA hires an eight-year old as chief storytelling officer from a pool of nearly 150 applicants. Once upon a time, Schleich (pronounced Shh-like), the leading manufacturer of animal characters and playsets, went searching for... more »
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