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NY NOW shares the winners of summer 2021 awards
NY NOW announced the winners of the Summer 2021 NY NOW Awards. Winners and finalists for the Summer 2021 edition of the NY NOW Awards were announced at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New... more »
Gift + Stationery Week kicks off with 40 Under 40 celebration
An exciting week of free programming is on tap during the first annual Gift + Stationery Week, Aug. 16-19. Through this event, Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends will provide retail professionals the opportunity to... more »
40 under 40 industry leaders to be honored during Gift + Stationery Week
The Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by leading specialty retail magazines Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends are proud to introduce the Class of 2021! Nearly 100 young professionals were nominated... more »
GCA shares details on its 2021 Workshop & Retreat schedule
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced that Marcus Bullock, CEO and founder of Flikshop will be the opening keynote speaker at the 2021 Workshop & Retreat, Sep. 9-10, 2021. "Marcus Bullock is an entrepreneur, justice reform advocate, and... more »
Gift Shop Plus editor talks trends in LVM webinar
Las Vegas Market co-hosted the Editor’s Choice! Favorite Gift Finds & Trends Coming webinar on July 20, 2021. This event featured Julie McCallum, editorial director for Gift Shop Plus, and Sarah Schwartz, editor-in-chief for Stationery... more »
Faire Summer Market reports top trending products during event
Last week Faire concluded its Summer Market. Faire’s virtual trade show event delivered positive results and was even more successful than its Winter Market, held in February. Independent retailers and brands came together from across... more »
HABA FAMILYGROUP acquires specialty online retailer Bella Luna Toy
HABA FAMILYGROUP has acquired specialty online retailer Bella Luna Toys and Oompa, expanding its e-commerce footprint in the U.S. HABA FAMILYGROUP and Bella Luna both share the same vision of supporting families and children with... more »
Retailers prepare for staffing shortages this holiday season
In June, the National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a revised annual forecast for 2021 that expects retail sales will increase to more than $4.44 trillion as a recovery continues from the pandemic. Even with this... more »
IMC Fall Design Week returns to AmericasMart and ADAC this September
For a third consecutive year, AmericasMart and the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) are collaborating to create the Southeast’s dual-venue design shopping destination, Sep. 20-23 in Atlanta. This even features product selections from leading home décor, lifestyle, furniture and rug brands. Fall Design Week at AmericasMart will run Sep.... more »
Alene Candles expands New Hampshire operations
Alene Candles, a full-service contract and private-label candle manufacturers, is expanding its New Hampshire operations with the opening of a new warehouse facility in Amherst, New Hampshire. The new facility will add 12 new positions... more »
MarketTime welcomes Jacob Teplin as COO
MarketTime, a provider of B2B omnichannel commerce solutions, announced that Jacob Teplin has joined its team as COO. Teplin brings nearly 15 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across a portfolio of... more »
Share Your Story: Wet Kisses Home Boutique
Wet Kisses Home Boutique is a maker with an online store that offers handcrafted homewares and gifts. "Every item is unique and one-of-a-kind, giving each piece a true sense of rarity and exceptionalism," Brynn Crabb,... more »
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