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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 »
OneCoast partners with Caren Products
OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, has announced a long-term partnership with Caren effective May 12, 2020. Caren offers luxurious products for beauty, personal care and home keeping. The nature inspired formulations of... more »
U.S. toy industry experiences +7.6% growth in the first quarter of 2020
The U.S. toy industry saw dollar sales increase by $256 million to $3.6 billion in the first quarter from January 2020 through March 2020, a 7.6% increase over the same time period last year*. While... more »
Gift Shop provides webinar and retail panel discussion sponsored by Mud Pie
Join Julie McCallum, Gift Shop's editor-in-chief, for an insightful webinar and retailer panel discussion offering tips for a successful and comfortable customer experience as you get ready for reopening. The webinar will be held on... more »
Dallas Market Center moves Total Home & Gift Market to August
Dallas Market Center, a lifestyle marketplace in North America and a hub of daily commerce and global trade events for retailers and interior designers, announced that its summer edition of Total Home & Gift Market will move from June to new dates, August 19-25, while additional, smaller format buying events will be held throughout the summer. ... more »
Crane Stationery remains an operational business
In correction to a news article published elsewhere, Crane Stationery is not going out of business. The company has sustained a shutdown since March 18, creating challenges that necessitated significant adjustments to its business operations. ... more »
Stationery brands launch 18 Million Thanks Campaign
Good Juju Ink shared it has joined together with 12 other female-owned stationery brands to launch the 18 Million Thanks Campaign. This campaign encourages people to send handwritten thank you notes to America’s 18 Million... more »
The National Stationery Show postpones its summer market
The National Stationery Show (NSS) has decided, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and after careful consideration, to postpone the 2020 Summer market that was scheduled to co-locate with NY NOW on Aug, 9-12,... more »
Gift for Life celebrates industry’s gift of giving
In 2003, Gift for Life presented its first “Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award,” a distinction which recognizes philanthropic industry endeavors and sustained self-less efforts for industry benefit. The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought out... more »
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