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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 »
ReedPop takes BookExpo and BookCon virtual this May
ReedPop, the producer of pop culture events, announced that BookExpo and BookCon are going virtual with a full slate of free online programming to take place on May 26-31, the originally scheduled week of BookExpo... more »
Greeting Card Association releases names of the Noted @ *Noted winners
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of the second annual Noted @ *Noted Awards during *Noted: A Virtual Event on May 1. While COVID-19 caused the GCA to cancel *Noted: The Greeting Card... more »
DM Merchandising launches Care Cover Collection of protective masks
DM Merchandising launched its Care Cover Collection of protective masks for kids, adults and matching hand sanitizers in a caddy. Wearing face cover not only protects yourself, but those around you and in your community.... more »
IHA releases letter to the industry
The International Housewares Association (IHA), located in Rosemont, Illinois, released a letter to the industry, which discusses the hard-hit home and housewares industry and changes in consumer behavior that should be taken into consideration as... more »
Clarion Events launches Pay It Forward Fund
The Clarion Events family of gift and souvenir events launched a new program – the Pay It Forward Fund. With the world facing the effects of COVID-19 there has been an impact on many businesses... more »
Retailers welcome Federal Reserve expansion of Main Street Lending Program
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed the Federal Reserve’s decision to allow larger midsize businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic to participate in its $600 billion Main Street Lending Program, a move that was proposed... more »
Dallas Market Center reopens to buyers
Dallas Market Center, the lifestyle marketplace in North America and a hub of daily commerce for retailers and interior designers, has reopened to buyers. Details regarding the reopening and the rigorous health and safety measures... more »
Mail helps Americans feel connected during pandemic
Now more than ever, consumers rely on cards and mail to keep in touch with family and friends and to overcome feelings of isolation, according to a recent survey conducted by the US Postal Service.... more »
Allport Editions launches fundraiser to support local museums
Allport Editions, a local greeting card and tea towel publisher, is launching a Tea Towel fundraiser to support local museums. Each cotton tea towel is custom-made in collaboration with the participating museums, and proceeds from... more »
