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January retail sales grew 2.7% over last year
Retail sales in January increased 0.2% seasonally adjusted over December and were up 2.7% unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “The strength of consumer... more »
P. Graham Dunn names new vice president of sales
Brian Bossman joined P. Graham Dunn as the new vice president of sales on Feb. 17. In his new role, Bossman will provide leadership and direction to a growing sales team at P. Graham Dunn.... more »
ASTRA’s Share the Fair features Toy Fair’s best finds
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's (ASTRA) Share the Fair event will be held Monday, Feb. 24 at Javits Convention Center. Open only to ASTRA members, the event is designed to help retailers optimize their time... more »
ModMart names Michael Simpson as a partner
ModMart announced that Michael Simpson has joined the company as a Partner. Simpson will focus on business development, including the expansion of the ModMart Affiliate Partner program, as well as steering the overall strategy of... more »
Gift Shop opens 2020 Readership Survey
Gift Shop has opened its 2020 Readership Survey and is seeking readers’ input. We are giving one respondent a gift card in exchange for feedback on industry-related topics covered in each issue so we can... more »
Frankfurt trade fairs offer optimistic outlook
The three leading international trade fairs attracted around 84,000 visitors from 163 countries to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds with numerous innovations, unusual product presentations, and a future-oriented complementary program. The slight decline in visitor numbers reflects... more »
One of a Kind Show returns to theMART in April
Marking its fifth year, the Spring One of a Kind Show returns to theMART in Chicago from Apr. 24-26, 2020. The 2020 spring show highlights work in a wide range of categories and media from... more »
The Knot Worldwide acquires Hitched
The Knot Worldwide, a global wedding planning company, acquired Hitched, a digital wedding planning brand in the UK, from Immediate Media Co. Launched in 1997, Hitched has helped over 1 million couples plan their weddings with... more »
Well-known industry reporter Marilyn Nason passes away at age 91
Veteran business reporter Marilyn Nason passed away this morning at the age of 91 following a battle with cancer. Nason, a native of Ossining, New York, followed her family into the publishing and tradeshow business,... more »
Veritas Farms launches three separate ingestible products infused with hemp oil for pets
Veritas Farms, Inc., a vertically integrated agribusiness focused on the production of full spectrum hemp oil products with naturally occurring cannabinoids, is excited to announce the release of pet ingestible chews under the recently introduced... more »
Better Choice Company appoints Werner von Pein as CEO
Better Choice Company, Inc., an animal health and wellness company, announced the appointment of pet and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry veteran, Werner von Pein, as chief executive officer. Mr. von Pein began his career... more »
Leap Venture Studio looks to the next decade of pet care innovation
Three partners in the pet care and innovation industries – Kinship, Michelson Found Animals Foundation, and R/GA Ventures – announced the companies are participating in the third cohort of the Leap Venture Studio (Leap), the... more »
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