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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 »
September retail sales grew 4.5 % over last year
Retail sales in September were down 0.1% seasonally adjusted from August but up 4.5% unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “The pullback in... more »
Pawsr launches social network just for pets
Pawsr has launched its social photo- and video-sharing network just for pets. The free app allows pet owners to give their beloved four-legged friends their very own social media presence and be part of a... more »
Hallmark closing Home & Gift division
Hallmark said that it is closing the Home & Gifts business by the end of the year. They will be working through this transition over the next several months. The Home & Gifts division included... more »
Market Square offers new order writing show
Market Square, a wholesale trade show company, offers its newest order writing show in Springfield Ohio. The show will be held at the Clark County Fairgrounds on March 10-11, 2020. Market Square’s new show format will... more »
New flagship store opens at The Museum of Modern Art
The new 5,200 square foot flagship store at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, with retail design by Lumsden Design opens on Oct. 21,... more »
Manna Pro brings barnyard to backyard
As urban and suburban chicken ownership continues its rapid growth, Manna Pro Products, a St. Louis, Missouri-based manufacturer and marketer of pet care and nutrition, is using its homestead roots to help city dwellers bring the barnyard... more »
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