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Fly Paper Products benefits independent booksellers with candle fundraiser
Fly Paper Products Literary Gift Company hosted a "Name That Candle" contest with their retailers in celebration of their 10-year anniversary. The contest, which began in July, gave retailers three chances for one of their... more »
NRF: Economy is growing but momentum slows
The economy is still growing, but not as fast as it was earlier this year, reported Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for the National Retail Federation (NRF). “The U.S. economy continues to expand, but recent data... more »
Gift for Life partners with Cocina Sabrosa trade show
Gift for Life established a partnership with Cocina Sabrosa Food & Beverage Trade Expo to host a fundraising campaign during its national trade show, Sept. 27-28 at Irving Convention Center in Los Colinas, Texas. All... more »
Aurora World launches new toy division
Aurora World is introducing a new toy division, dubbed “Aurora Toys.” According to the company, the move not only signifies a milestone for Aurora but also underlines the company’s commitment to its customers — retailers... more »
Creative Co-Op expands showroom for Winter 2024 Atlanta Market
Creative Co-Op will expand its Atlanta Market showroom in time for the winter 2024 edition, Jan. 16-22 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The expansion, which brings Creative Co-Op’s showroom to nearly 40,000 square feet in total, aims... more »
Mud Pie makes changes to executive leadership team
Gift manufacturer Mud Pie made changes to its executive leadership team, including Angie Pfeifer’s promotion to vice president of sales and the hire of Adam Shapiro as executive vice president of finance. Pfeifer, who has... more »
Waterfront Living 2023 debuts
Waterfront Living 2023 is now available online — and this one is making waves. U.S. coastal counties are home to 128 million residents — more than... more »
Shoppe Object comes to High Point Market in October 2023
Shoppe High Point officially launches at the Fall 2023 High Point Market, Oct. 14-17 at Historic Market Square. “The launch of Shoppe High Point reflects ANDMORE’s commitment to offering buyers and brands more opportunities to... more »
Gift for Life raises funds for hunger relief in Maui
In response to the wind-driven fires that caused destruction throughout Hawaii, Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team launched “Home vs Hunger Helps Hawaii,” an online fundraising campaign for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief... more »
34th ARTS Awards finalists named
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the finalists for the 34th ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is an international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. A... more »
Las Vegas Fall Buying Event to provide mid-season sourcing
ANDMORE will host its semi-annual Las Vegas Fall Buying Event, featuring more than 50 home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms across Buildings B and C as well as the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), Oct.... more »
Heart on Main Street launches initiative for Maui relief
Nonprofit organization Heart on Main Street launched an initiative to assist independent retailers in Hawaii that recent wildfires have severely impacted. The organization is calling on businesses and individuals alike to provide much-needed relief to... more »
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Dallas Market Center promoted Amy Harper to senior vice president of retail development and market services. Read more about Harper and her new role: giftshopmag.com/news/dallas-market-center-promotes-amy-harper-to-svp-retail-development/
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