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Retail sales decline in April due to the pandemic closures
Retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the National... more »
Gift for Life celebrates industry’s Gift of Giving
Over time, there have been 14 Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award recipients. The award, which is named for the late Bert Tonkin, industry benefactor and president of Western Exhibitors, recognizes philanthropic industry endeavors and... more »
Mud Pie offers tools and support as retailers reopen
During these unusual times, Mud Pie’s primary goal remains the same — to support their retail partners. Over the past two months, the gift industry powerhouse has been helping retailers with everything from reorders to adjusted... more »
IMC modifies format for June Atlanta Apparel Market
Following a comprehensive survey of apparel industry buyers and suppliers, International Market Centers (IMC) announced that Atlanta Apparel will resume its market calendar with all markets confirmed as scheduled beginning with the June Atlanta Apparel... more »
IMC updates Summer Gift & Home Market plans
Following a comprehensive survey of its gift and home furnishings buyers and suppliers, International Market Centers (IMC) announced updates to its summer 2020 markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. IMC is postponing both markets until... more »
Leader Paper Products launches A Million Thanks! campaign for essential workers
Leader Paper Products, a leading supplier of premium envelopes and other specialty paper products, has launched a community campaign, called A Million Thanks! As part of the initiative, the 119-year-old Milwaukee-based company designed and produced... more »
Whitney Howard Designs collaborates with Connecting a Caring Community
Recently, Whitney Howard Designs collaborated with Connecting a Caring Community. In a recent letter, Lisa Schachtel Kodimer, from Connecting a Caring Community, shared her experience about the collaborative Nurses Week celebration. I am exhausted but... more »
IndieMe hosts first Virtual Expo this June
IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft for over 22 years, will host its first Virtual Expo from June 3-9, 2020*. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 22... more »
Gift for Life joining virtual 2020 AIDS Walk New York on June 7
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, is teaming-up with DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) and NY NOW to engage the gift, home and design communities in... more »
Atlanta Apparel extends partnership with the Boutique Hub through 2021
The Boutique Hub and Atlanta Apparel stated that they will continue and extend their partnership through 2021 by again co-hosting the Boutique Summit in 2021 and adding special programming for the October Atlanta Apparel Market.... more »
Share Your Story: Fire & Pine
Recently, Fire & Pine was featured in a recent issue of museums&MORE. Since that publication was released, the world has morphed into the “new normal” with social distancing and makers reinventing products to provide assistance... more »
Maine illustrator uses art to help flatten the curve
Maine illustrator Jessica Esch, co-founder of Shinebolt, uses art to help flatten the curve by encouraging people to stay home, wear a mask and support and thank essential workers. She is following state guidelines and... more »
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