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Classy Art gives away face masks to customers
Classy Art has sourced and is giving away free disposable masks to retailers during a time of need. As the situation with COVID–19 is extremely dynamic, Classy Art continues to make decisions that are grounded... more »
Toy Association unveils Toy Fair Everywhere
The Toy Association unveiled plans today for Toy Fair Everywhere, a new series of virtual market weeks to help toy businesses connect with their customers, suppliers, and the global play community during these uncertain times... more »
IMC provides summaries of government relief programs
In an effort to assist its customers in understanding and accessing financial aid opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers’ (IMC) legal and government affairs team is offering summaries of key government relief programs.... more »
The Whitehurst Company offers drop ship program to retailers
As COVID-19 continues to halt the normal process of wholesale and retail daily processes, The Whitehurst Company has launched a special drop ship program to the brick-and-mortar retailers with an online presence in the gift industry. "Our... more »
Sullivan donates 100% of profits from new artwork to help small businesses
Sullivan, Inc., a designer and marketer of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware, and seasonal holiday decorations, announced 100% of the profits from a special-edition, customizable artwork print will be donated to helping small businesses across the... more »
Cardthartic splits online consumer sales with brick-and-mortar stores
Cardthartic announced that, since social distancing started taking effect March 13, 2020, and store closures began, the card publisher has been splitting its online consumer sales with the brick and mortar stores that carry the... more »
NRF says stopping the virus remains key to restoring sound economy
In the April issue of the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Monthly Economic Review, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says the coronavirus pandemic “has triggered shocks” – but that the underlying economy is sound. “How quickly... more »
Dallas Market Center cancels June Lightovation show
Dallas Market Center, a residential lighting marketplace in North America and host of the twice annual global trade event Lightovation, has canceled the June 24-27 edition of the show amid continuing coronavirus concerns. The show draws exhibitors representing top brands, retail buyers and other lighting professionals from around the world to... more »
ASTRA cancels Marketplace & Academy 2020
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) canceled its annual Marketplace & Academy, scheduled for June 7-10, 2020 in Orlando, Florida, has been canceled due to COVID-19. “ASTRA’s leadership and staff care deeply about our... more »
Peking Handicraft offers free drop-ship program to assist retailers
Peking Handicraft, a global manufacturer specializing in home textiles, decorative accessories and gift items, offers a free drop-ship program to assist retailers in this new selling climate. In an email, Peking Handicraft noted: "Our warehouse... more »
FedEx honors Willow & Birch Apothecary as finalist in small business grant contest
Willow & Birch Apothecary, the Victorian-inspired beauty brand in Bloomville, NewYork, is a finalist for the FedEx Small Business Grant. Among a field of thousands of contestants from across the country, the Catskills-based business was... more »
Pet Krewe switches production to make masks and other PPE products
Pet Krewe, a maker of pet costumes and toys, has shifted its factories from making costumes to creating masks and other PPE products to help pandemic efforts. In the past two weeks alone, Pet Krewe... more »
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