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Growing emphasis on convenience for today’s consumers
Today’s consumers increasingly prioritize convenience when it comes to purchases, and expect retailers to continue to offer innovative ways to save them time and effort, according to the latest issue of the Consumer View report released by the... more »
Emmy-winning television personalities to host Keynote Dynamic Duo at NY NOW Winter 2020 Market
NY NOW, a market for home, gift, handmade and lifestyle, announced today that Emmy-winning television personalities, best-selling authors, and overall lifestyle tastemakers Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia, are set to host NY NOW Talk presentation of... more »
IMC rebrands gift and home market as Atlanta Market
International Market Centers (IMC) rebranded its major gift, décor and lifestyle market held semi-annually at AmericasMart Atlanta as the Atlanta Market. The new name, plus an updated brand positioning and dynamic new logo, will be displayed... more »
Lovepop helps with Australian fire relief efforts
Lovepop is donating 100% of the proceeds from the purchases of its Koala Family Card to organizations assisting with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals caught in the devastating Australian brushfires. It is estimated that... more »
Mary Square and All She Wrote Notes team up for a colorful collaboration
All She Wrote Notes and Mary Square have teamed up to offer a colorful collection collaboration of paper goods, entertaining and gifts designed for every occasion. Award-winning artist, Maghon Taylor, is the “she” behind All... more »
ASTRA members step-up to support the ASTRA Foundation
Members of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) who participated in the first annual Holidash event clocked more than 4.5 million steps during the busy holiday season, ASTRA announced today. The event—an activity of... more »
Douglas Company goes green
Plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator DOUGLAS COMPANY is stepping up their part to decrease its carbon footprint in 2020 and beyond. DOUGLAS has made the all-important eco-friendly decision to fill their entire product collection with 100%... more »
LOUIE Awards submission deadline approaches
Start the new year off by entering greeting cards for the 2020 LOUIE Awards. Submissions are being accepted now through Jan. 17, 2020. The LOUIE Awards provide an opportunity for companies' greeting cards to be... more »
Pavilions at Las Vegas Market expand temporary resources
Las Vegas Market announced today that another round of leasing updates will bring a total of 120+ new and returning exhibitors to the Market’s 450+ gift and home resources in the Pavilions for Winter 2020... more »
PetSmart and its shoppers give more than 2 million plush toys
Thousands of generous PetSmart shoppers made the holidays a little brighter for both pets and people with a toy drive that donated more than two million toys to those in need. The plush toys, purchased... more »
Nora fleming partners with Fiesta Dinnerware
Nora fleming and Fiesta Dinnerware have partnered for a limited edition serving piece featuring an exclusive Fiesta 14.75” Round Platter in the new 2020 color with a signature nora fleming mini of the iconic Fiesta Dancing Lady.... more »
Two & Company and Té Tonic form strategic partnership
The modern cocktail scene is bursting at the seams. In a social gathering with friends a few years ago, the co-founder of Té Tonic, Toni Ruono, recognized how much fun people were having missing all... more »
