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Half of holiday shoppers have already started
More than half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping and nearly a quarter of purchases have already been made, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights... more »
Holiday shopping season kicks off for pet-lovers
The holiday shopping season kicks off for pet-lovers of all types. From felines to canines and small animals to fish, there are gifts aplenty available in retail stores around the globe and online. According to... more »
Catching up with Gina Peterson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017
Gina Peterson was one of the winners selected for our inaugural Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards. As owner and graphic designer for Ginger P. Designs, she has enjoyed designing her own wedding invitations... more »
Pet Supplies Plus increases number of franchise agreements
Pet Supplies Plus, an independent pet retailer in the United States, announced it continues to experience tremendous growth, receiving a total of 81 signed franchise agreements in 2019 to date. The pet retailer welcomed 32 new... more »
Shop Local celebrates its tenth year
American Express created Small Business Saturday ten years ago, in the middle of the recession, to encourage people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and to generate a community initiative to... more »
AmericasMart Atlanta expands specialty categories this January
International Market Center (IMC) reports expansion in specialty categories is driving growth in the temporary collection of The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. The trade show, which runs , January 15-19, adds 400 new... more »
LA Mart and Museum Store Association offer new Winter Market programs
LA Mart rolls out the red carpet for the Museum Store Association (MSA) as they continue their alliance with new Winter Market programs including receptions, a museum field trip, special pricing, and even a specialized... more »
IHA plans 2020 Vietnam sourcing mission
To help members investigate alternatives to sourcing from China, the International Housewares Association (IHA) will hold a sourcing mission to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, next year. The 2020 Vietnam Sourcing Mission will be offered... more »
Ten Thousand Villages opens new sustainable store
Ten Thousand Villages, the nonprofit pioneer of the fair trade movement, will open its third sustainable brick-and-mortar store in the Philadelphia area on November 29. Through the opening of the Glen Mills location, Ten Thousand... more »
U.K. event offers thousands of products for pet retailers
PATS Sandown is a show geared for pet retail buyers and runs Feb. 9-10, 2020. Exhibitors for the Sandown Park in Surrey, U.K., include many industry-leading companies that offer a myriad of products. This event... more »
Las Vegas Market confirms new and expanding furniture and bedding showrooms
Las Vegas Market confirmed that 13 new, expanding, relocating and renewing furniture and bedding showrooms are confirmed for Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market, which runs Jan. 26-30, 2020. These early leasing gains will add 96,000+... more »
MHS introduces new artist Bethany Joy at winter trade shows
MHS Licensing & Consulting specializes in representing popular artists and advising manufacturers in the search, evaluation and acquisition of new properties and personalities. MHS will introduceBethany Joy, a mixed media abstract painter, at the upcoming... more »
