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Square expands omnichannel offerings for retail
Square, Inc. has launched the revamped Square Online Store and Square for Retail, two products that offer sellers the tools to have one cohesive solution to start or grow an omnichannel business. These new offerings are the... more »
APPA releases findings from new 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey
Bob Vetere, President and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), announced findings from APPA’s 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey. The announcement was made at Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s largest annual trade... more »
New Products Showcase winners announced at Global Pet Expo
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) have announced the New Products Showcase winners from this year’s Global Pet Expo, held March 20-22, 2019, at the Orange County Convention... more »
Uttermost acquires assets of Handley Drive
Uttermost, a manufacturer and wholesaler of home accessories and furniture, has acquired the assets of Handley Drive, owned by Rick Janecek, out of Dallas, Texas. Handley Drive experienced rapid growth over the past two years.... more »
New Fuzzles have arrived at Douglas
If you’ve been a fan of Fuzzles from Douglas Company then check out the evolution of these new Fuzzles in the category of fine feathered, fantasy and sequined. Roxanne the Black Toucan is a member of the Fine... more »
One of a Kind Spring Show returns to The Mart
The Mart’s 4th Annual Spring Show puts the spotlight on over 300 artists and makers from across North America. One of a Kind Spring Show returns to The Mart , located at 222 W Merchandise... more »
ToyFest 2019 concludes, announces dates for upcoming years
ToyFest West concluded its 7th show in the 80,000 square foot exhibit hall at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa and its 58th Toy Trade Show since its inception in 1961 at the Biltmore Hotel in... more »
Retailers welcome bipartisan legislation to address tax bill typo
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate that would fix a drafting error in the tax reform law that took effect in 2018. The error relating to depreciation rules is... more »
LVL Academy has new wedding event planner workshop
After four years of hosting LVL Academy in Orange County, California, LVL is taking its wedding planner workshop to North Carolina. “We’ve always wanted to take academy on the road, so when a recent grad... more »
Mud Pie names new director of sales and customer experience
Mud Pie said it has appointed Ashley Shaeffer to the newly created position of director of sales and customer experience. Shaeffer will be responsible for all aspects of the B2B customer experience from "Sale to... more »
Wild & Wolf has new partnership with Draper James
Gifting manufacturer Wild & Wolf has a new partnership with Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s charming Southern inspired lifestyle brand. Under Reese Witherspoon’s direction, the new collection of gifts, drinkware and stationery accessories launched on March 15,... more »
Sensormatic InFuzion anti-theft tag offers new option for retailers
Tyco Retail Solutions provides a new InFuzion Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tagging series, which provides options for retailers. It offers flexibility to upgrade to other options later by leveraging different technologies and loss prevention capabilities... more »
