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The Link Companies surpasses $1 million in charitable giving after 2025 Call-a-Thon
The Link Companies announced its 2025 Call-a-Thon raised over $30,000 for charity — pushing the company past a major milestone: over $1 million donated to charitable causes in the last 10 years. [caption id="attachment_94165" align="alignright"... more »
Elevate Outdoor spotlights design trade connections at Casual Market Atlanta
Casual Market Atlanta puts the spotlight on the design trade with Elevate Outdoor – A Designer Experience, offering a full day of showroom activations, panel discussions and networking moments curated for designers engaging with the... more »
Gift for Life honors Doug Cofiell with 2025 Industry Achievement Award
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell was honored with Gift for Life’s 2025 Industry Achievement Award during the 74th annual Retailer Excellence Awards in Dallas, Texas. To date, some $38,355 has been donated to World Central Kitchen's... more »
Buyers and suppliers turn to NY NOW to strengthen holiday retail supply chains
In the current environment of trade tariffs and supply chain uncertainty, buyers tasked with maintaining and developing retailer inventories are turning to the NY NOW 2025 Summer Market B2B tradeshow as an established and reliable... more »
Industry groups to unite retail and design communities at summer markets
ANDMORE welcomes nearly 20 buying groups and trade associations for networking and education this summer at its Atlanta Market (July 15-21 at AmericasMart Atlanta) and Las Vegas Market (July 27-31 at World Market Center Las... more »
Ivystone invests in website improvements to support retailer success
Ivystone, a leading B2B wholesale partner in the gift and home industry, announces significant updates to its website, Ivystone.com, designed to transform how retailers discover and shop for products. With powerful new search capabilities and... more »
Las Vegas Market announces summer programming
Las Vegas Market unveils a robust lineup of programming to enhance summer sourcing, featuring live seminars, community-driven celebrations and collaborative industry events, July 27–31 at World Market Center Las Vegas. Photo... more »
Paperworld China 2025 connects consumers, buyers and exhibitors under one roof
Paperworld China — a platform for stationery, office supplies, arts and crafts, and trendy products — will return Nov. 21-23 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. With its unique dual B2B and... more »
Retail sales grow in May — but less demand ahead of tariffs
Retail sales continued to grow in May even though consumers slowed down on stocking up ahead of tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF).... more »
Totalee Gift partners with Bomb Cosmetics
Totalee Gift established an exclusive new distribution partnership with Bomb Cosmetics, the UK-based brand known for its handcrafted, eco-conscious bath, body and home fragrance products. Beginning this summer, Bomb Cosmetics will be available to U.S.... more »
nora fleming, Coca-Cola launch 2 minis ahead of summer markets
nora fleming just unveiled a refreshing new collaboration with Coca-Cola. The partnership introduces two new minis that are sure to pop: the classic "Coke bottle" and "Diet Coke can." Each is designed to bring a... more »
ToyFest pauses in 2026 to reinvent in 2027
Given the current climate within the toy industry and the changes that have taken place since 2020, the Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) Board of Directors has paused ToyFest for 2026. The board... more »
