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May 20, 2026
Sorority & Sisterhood founders launch Weekend Whimsies

Sorority & Sisterhood, the woman-owned pajama brand known for its hand-illustrated, heirloom-quality sleepwear, announced the official launch of Weekend Whimsies — a new lifestyle brand born from the same founding team, the same signature 95%... more »

May 19, 2026
Atlanta Market leasing updates strengthen buyer selection for summer 2026

ANDMORE will deliver a robust slate of sourcing opportunities, exhibitor expansion and customer-driven experiences when Atlanta Market returns June 9–14 at AmericasMart Atlanta, co-hosted with Atlanta Apparel. The Summer Market brings together permanent showrooms, newly... more »

May 19, 2026
Heart on Main Street completes Independent Rebuild Project, awards grant

Heart on Main Street successfully completed its latest Independent Rebuild Project last week in Asheville, North Carolina, supporting Bette’s Boutique as the business continues its journey back home to Biltmore Village following the devastation caused... more »

May 18, 2026
Mud Pie appoints Jennifer Glover as chief marketing officer

Mud Pie announced the appointment of Jennifer Glover as chief marketing officer, strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to accelerate growth across digital commerce, wholesale, marketplaces and brand marketing. [caption id="attachment_96631" align="alignright"... more »

May 14, 2026
Blue Stallion Farm to debut at Atlanta Market in January

Blue Stallion Farm, a lifestyle brand that brings together bath and body, home, gifts, kitchen and dining, bar and travel collections, is making its first... more »

May 14, 2026
Designworks Collective launches new gift brand Hijinx

Designworks Collective announced the launch of Hijinx, a new lifestyle brand bringing a playful yet purposeful approach to modern gifting. Featuring a carefully curated assortment of... more »

May 14, 2026
CoolSnowGlobes relaunches globe for America’s 250th anniversary

CoolSnowGlobes, the luxury design house known for elevating the traditional snow globe into a sculptural art object, relaunched its Washington D.C. globe in honor of the America's... more »

May 12, 2026
Votivo refreshes its 2026 Holiday Collection

Votivo announced an updated Holiday Collection for 2026, featuring refreshed packaging, a new fragrance and an expanded product lineup. Available to ship June 1, the collection gives... more »

May 12, 2026
Import cargo volume expected to remain below 2025 levels

Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June, according to the Global Port Tracker report released... more »

May 12, 2026
ANDMORE CEO retires, executive team transitions

ANDMORE announced several leadership changes to its executive team, including the retirement of CEO Jon Pertchik, effective May 31. ANDMORE’s Board of Directors has established an Executive Committee, comprising current executives: Amory Wooden, newly-promoted chief revenue... more »

May 11, 2026
OneCoast, Giftcraft partner to bring Charlie Paige and Astral to independent retailers

OneCoast and Giftcraft jointly announced a new partnership through which OneCoast will exclusively represent Giftcraft’s Charlie Paige and Astral brands to independent retailers across the U.S., beginning June 1. This partnership expands OneCoast’s curated brand... more »

May 8, 2026
Nassau Candy broadens gifting offerings with new candy charcuterie trays, kits

Nassau Candy is adding to its gifting assortment with the release of additional Candy Charcuterie Trays and the debut of Clever Candy Candy Kits. Both will be introduced at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo... more »

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