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August 27, 2019
IMC’s Atlanta Fall Design Week offers retailers resources

International Market Centers (IMC) presents four days of industry-leading programming at its Atlanta design events – Fall Design Week at AmericasMart Atlanta from Sept. 23-25, 2019, and DISCOVER ADAC at ADAC in Buckhead, Sept. 24-26, 2019. Together, the sister design... more »

August 26, 2019
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show expands offerings

To arm retailers with the economic news and latest marketing strategies they need, Clarion UX is expanding the educational offerings for the Oct. 2-5, 2019, Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show. The programs range... more »

August 26, 2019
Retailers respond to tariff escalation

The National Retail Federation (NRF) responded after the Trump administration announced that current tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese goods will rise from 25 to 30 percent on October 1. New tariffs set to take... more »

August 24, 2019
Wild Earth launches high-protein, meat-free dog food at SuperZoo

 Wild Earth, Inc. — a startup using biotech to reinvent the pet food industry — has officially launched the industry's first line of high-protein, meat-free dog food at this year's SuperZoo Conference, the largest pet... more »

August 23, 2019
VOW | New World of Bridal offers showcases and temporaries this fall

The fall 2019 staging of the VOW | New World of Bridal at AmericasMart Atlanta promises unmatched experiences for bridal and social occasion retailers as they prepare for the 2020 buying season. The Sep. 10-12, 2019... more »

August 23, 2019
Gift Shop, sister magazines named finalists in four Folio Magazine Eddie & Ozzie Award categories

Great American Media Services’ Retail Group has been named a finalist in four categories of the 2019 Folio Eddie and Ozzie Awards, the publishing industry’s most prestigious and coveted honor for editorial and design excellence.... more »

August 22, 2019
NY NOW Summer 2019 Market shares strong attendance

The NY NOW Summer 2019 market opened with strong attendance and a fresh new vibrancy and excitement on the show floor; buyers were welcomed with live music, the debut of a global fashion show, and... more »

August 22, 2019
Noted: The Greeting Card Expo 2020 takes place in San Francisco

Noted is an expo focused on greeting cards and is organized by the Greeting Card Association. The 2020 expo will be held May 2 through May 4 in San Francisco. “Noted was created for the... more »

August 21, 2019
Best spots for cat enthusiasts

The Travel put together a list of top ten destinations for feline admirers. Museums to cafés and gift stores made the list: Cat Mountain Lodge & Roadside Inn in Tucson, Arizona Cat Town Café in... more »

August 21, 2019
New DLux farm animals from Douglas Company

Down on the farm at Douglas Company never gets dull. What with all the braying and oinking and mooing going on new animals are being added all the time. The plush toy maker and lifestyle... more »

August 21, 2019
burton + BURTON duo receives Lifetime Achievement Award by Georgia 4-H Foundation

Maxine and Bob Burton, founders of burton + BURTON, were honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Georgia 4-H Foundation. The Burtons’ ties to 4-H date back to their childhoods. Growing up, Maxine was... more »

August 21, 2019
GCA presents educational sessions during Oceans of Opportunity

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) will offer educational sessions and panels at its upcoming Oceans of Opportunity workshop and retreat being held Sept. 18 through 21, 2019. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and... more »

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