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Pet care community shares the power of pets
In September, members of the responsible pet care community spread across Capitol Hill to discuss the benefits of animal interactions to veterans and schoolchildren, along with other issues, during the second annual Pet Care Community... more »
Make safety a priority with Halloween pet tips
With costumes and candy galore, Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year for kids and adults alike! In all this excitement, it is easy to forget that our pets can be... more »
Holiday shoppers plan to spend 4% more this year
Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,047.83 this holiday season, up 4% from the $1,007.24 they said they would spend last year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »
ASTRA’s 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day is Nov. 9, 2019
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's (ASTRA) 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day brings together all parts of the independent toy industry to reach holiday toy buyers. ASTRA stated resources are available to retailers who... more »
Ron Robinson’s event at LA Mart was a success
Ron Robinson and his executive team, Stacy Robinson and Karen Meena, shared entertaining anecdotes, helpful information, and guidance on how to maintain a thriving retail business to a crowd of over 150 attendees at LA... more »
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show offers new opportunities
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is a coastal souvenir trade show held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This year the show is offering some new experiences for attendees and will be held... more »
Two Philadelphia gift shows to co-locate in January 2020
Building upon the success and feedback from last year’s edition, the Philadelphia Gift Show will once again co-locate with the Philadelphia Souvenir & Resort Expo for the Jan. 25-28, 2020 edition, located at the Greater... more »
IMC selects 5 Best Booth winners at Fall High Point Market
International Market Centers (IMC) shared five exhibitors – Botanica, Creative Touch, Custom Contract Furnishings, Doug Frates Glass and Ti-a Baskets – have been named Best Booth winners for Fall 2019 High Point Market. “IMC is... more »
LindaGeez Cards + Gifts opens online retail destination
LindaGeez Cards & Gifts, located in Woodstock, Illinois, celebrated its grand opening of its online store this October. LindaGeez is a collection of inspirational stationery and gifts, handcrafted design with uplifting editorial that speaks from... more »
Christmasworld’s keynote speaker urges urban regeneration
Christmasworld’s premium business program will provide details, information and insights. On Jan. 27, 2020, it will bring together representatives from city and town marketing departments, local administrations, the retail trade and shopping centers, and invite... more »
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles kicks off its annual Halloween greeting card drive
Trick or Treat? At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Halloween is all about treats when it comes to its patients. An anonymous donor has pledged $1 for each holiday-themed card sent by October 29, committing up... more »
Update on the global pet accessories industry
The pet accessories market worldwide is projected to grow by U.S. $14.7 billion, driven by a compounded growth of 6.5%. Pet toys, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential... more »
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