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IMC launches new product competition
International Market Centers’ (IMC) new Market Snapshot is a competition launching at the Winter 2020 markets. Top products showing at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market and Las Vegas Market are now in... more »
NRF Foundation honors individuals who are shaping the future of retail
The NRF Foundation named an exclusive group of individuals to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2020. The honorees are industry leaders who are impacting retail and will be recognized Jan. 12, 2020, at... more »
Precious Moments adds to licensing roster
The Precious Moments merchandise licensing program expands licensing roster with three new deals brokered by Spotlight Licensing. Recently added licensees include Everyday Kids for infant and toddler bedding, Rauch Industries, Inc. for glass holiday ornaments,... more »
Toy Association inducts three icons into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame
The Toy Association announced that it will induct three icons into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame. The individuals nominated include: Thomas Chan, founder and CEO of Playmates Toys Inc.; Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., founder... more »
Gift industry mourns loss of young leader
Jon Neidlinger, brother of Nora Napientek and co-owner of nora fleming, passed away in a car accident on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. "As you can imagine for a small business rooted in family, losing him... more »
Atlanta International and Home Furnishings Market grows seasonal, gift resources
The Atlanta International and Home Furnishings Market grows seasonal and gift resources for January 2020. The showcase of seasonal and faux botanical merchandise expands in January with two new showroom debuts and five major expansions... more »
SBA kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will celebrate the accomplishments of veteran, service member, and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 4-8. “This week is dedicated to celebrating... more »
Clarion Events shares announces Spotlight Award recipients
Clarion Events, formerly Urban Expositions, announced the recipients of the new Spotlight Awards program recognizing the souvenir/resort industry’s companies, organizations and individuals who truly stand out in three categories – leadership, career achievements and best... more »
Better Choice Company signs agreement to acquire Halo
Better Choice Company, Inc., an animal health and wellness CBD company, shared it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire holistic pet foods leader Halo, Purely for Pets. “Halo is a well-established, premium brand and falls... more »
Gmund Award 2019 winners selected
The sixth annual conferral of the Gmund Award took place on Oct. 23, 2019 at Gmund Paper’s headquarters. In front of an audience of 400 guests, each winner came on stage to accept the award... more »
Greeting Card Association names George White as its new president
The membership of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) elected longtime volunteer George White, president and COO of Up with Paper, as its 53rd president during their recent Workshop and Retreat in Naples, Florida. George succeeds Christy... more »
Catching up with Michelle Trincia Askin, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
Michelle Trincia Askin co-founded bloom daily planners with Kaylyn Beaston in 2010. Both Askin and Beaston have loved planners for their entire lives and understand planners are more than just a way to organize, it... more »
