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Gift resources set the stage for Summer 2025 Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market delivers an expanded selection of gift resources and fresh opportunities to discover new products and emerging brands at World Market Center Las Vegas, July 27–31. Photo courtesy of... more »
Elevated inspiration, diverse finds await at Summer 2025 Atlanta Market
The summer 2025 edition of Atlanta Market introduces nearly 10 updates to its permanent home furnishings showrooms, featuring an expanded selection of brands and enhanced resources for the July 15–21 buying event at AmericasMart Atlanta.... more »
OneCoast partners with Uyuni Lighting to expand candle line to U.S. retailers
OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, announced its newest vendor partnership with Uyuni Lighting, a globally recognized brand from Piffany Copenhagen known for its luxurious, flameless candles featuring patented 3D flame technology. This... more »
Mud Pie debuts new category of shelf-stable gourmet gift sets
Mud Pie launched the brand’s foray into specialty food gift sets with a new collection, branded "In Good Taste." The collection features custom Mud Pie products... more »
7 HKTDC mega events attract 100,000 global buyers
The seven large-scale trade events organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), covering lifestyle products and licensing opportunities, concluded on April 30 with buyer numbers increasing across all exhibitions and some 100,000 buyers... more »
Mother’s Day spending expected to reach $34.1 billion
Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is up from... more »
Revamped gift resources set to energize Summer Atlanta Market
Atlanta Market will deliver even more unique finds with six exciting updates to it’s 700+ sales agencies and branded showrooms, July 15–21 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market... more »
Dallas Market Center launches anti-tariff initiative
Dallas Market Center unveiled a new initiative to support Main Street retailers: “Stand With Main Street. Turn Off Tariffs.” The core message of the campaign is to advocate for a 90-day pause on all tariffs... more »
Las Vegas Market Summer 2025 presents dynamic mix of gift, home temporaries
The Gift & Home Temporary Exhibits at Las Vegas Market showcase more than 400 standout brands in six easy-to-navigate categories, offering buyers direct access to must-have products and emerging trends at the Expo at World... more »
Aurora World unveils key promotions across company
Aurora World — a company specializing in plush toys, high-quality gift products and brands such as Palm Pals and Miyoni — has promoted Michael Kessler to executive vice president. Kessler began his career in 1984... more »
Tell us how tariffs are impacting your retail operation
How are tariffs impacting your buying decisions, product pricing and expectations for the year ahead? Gift Shop® Plus is conducting a quick industry survey to better understand how independent retailers are navigating these challenges —... more »
Industry leaders say tariffs threaten to cancel Halloween and cripple Christmas
U.S. costume and toy companies are sounding the alarm that newly proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could wipe out Halloween and severely disrupt Christmas unless urgent action is taken. With production already underway and orders... more »
