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TrendWatch highlights at Fall High Point Market
International Market Centers (IMC) said its TrendWatch program will feature three directional themes – Animalier, Drenching and Focus – for Fall 2019 High Point Market, which runs from Oct. 19 - Oct. 23, 2019. The... more »
Woof Gang Bakery celebrates 10th anniversary in Central Florida
Woof Gang Bakery, the nation’s leader in specialty pet retail and grooming, marks a significant business milestone this month with the company’s 10th anniversary in central Florida. The Orlando-based franchise company has 24 central Florida... more »
Faire introduces international makers to its wholesale marketplace
Faire, a company that connects retailers with the world’s makers, introduces international makers to its curated boutique wholesale marketplace. The introduction of international makers expands Faire’s marketplace and gives retailers a selection of products from around... more »
Party City sells Canadian stores
Party City Holdco Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Canadian Tire Corporation, whereby Canadian Tire will acquire the retail business and assets of Party City’s Canadian subsidiary. As part of this transaction, Canadian Tire... more »
Packed Party to join Whole Foods shelves
When you think of Whole Foods, you don't necessarily think of party décor. Food, food prep and cleanup supplies, sure, but it's not typically where you go to festoon your shindig. Starting this month, that... more »
Las Vegas Market raises $16,000 for Gift for Life
Las Vegas Market's ninth annual Up on the Roof Gift for Life fundraiser generated $16,000 for DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. A record crowd of home and gift industry representatives enjoyed a presentation by... more »
Toronto Gift Fair rebrands as Toronto Gift + Home Market
The Canadian Gift Association’s concerted efforts to consolidate and contemporize Canada’s largest gift show will culminate next month in the inaugural Toronto Gift + Home Market. Previously known as the Toronto Gift Fair, this market... more »
Beadworx moves production to Haiti
Extol Accessories Ltd continues its humanitarian efforts and has acquired Beadworx and moved its production to Haiti. Extol Accessories is a family owned business that has provided jobs, education and emergency shelter to Haitian individuals... more »
NSS co-locates with NY NOW
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the National Stationery Show (NSS) makes its first appearance co-locating with the NY NOW summer market, which runs from August 10-13, 2019, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New... more »
BabelBark catapults digital platform for pet industry
The Pet Industry has seen an explosion in growth in recent years. The industry currently boasts a whopping 14% CAGR (compound annual growth rate), and sales are expected to hit $281 billion in North America... more »
NY NOW offers learning opportunities
NY NOW Summer Market begins Saturday, Aug. 10 and runs through Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. This year attendees will have access to ordering home, lifestyle and handmade merchandise, but will also have a variety opportunities... more »
Christmasworld emphasizes holiday trends
The shopping season countdown has begun. At Christmasworld 2019, four worlds were showcased that described the four major trend scenarios for the up-coming festive season: Tender Festivities, Essential Ceremonies, Sweet Traditions and Luminous Celebrations. What... more »
