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City of Detroit paving the way for urban retail
The city of Detroit is having a moment, and retail-design executive Ken Nisch isn’t the only one who thinks so. In all the years Nisch attended the most influential shopping trade-show, he never imagined giving... more »
FarmHouse Fresh introduces bestselling honey-themed products in travel set
Just in time for summer, FarmHouse Fresh® launches Pedi Delight, a travel-friendly set featuring minis of bestselling honey-themed products for women to exfoliate and hydrate their toes, feet and legs while on the go. “The Pedi Delight set features... more »
Restructure of Artco, Carlson Craft, Fine Impressions, Tatex, and McPhersons
This April, five companies will transition to a new legal structure that joins its print facilities together under one company name. This change involves the following facilities: Together, they will be known as The Occasions Group.... more »
The 2018 LOUIE Award Finalists are…
After two intense days of reviewing hundreds of outstanding submissions, our esteemed panel of judges was able to select the 168 finalist entries for this year. The finalists can be found here. Winners will be announced... more »
Vandor commemorates The Beatles Yellow Submarine feature film 50th anniversary with must-haves
Vandor, LLC, an industry leader in the design and marketing of licensed consumer goods, is excited to introduce its The Beatles Yellow Submarine 50thanniversary commemorative collection ranging from vintage classics reintroduced from as early as... more »
AmericasMart Atlanta Coming March 7-9
{Sponsored} The ultimate shopping destination is the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market on March 7–9. Take advantage of this opportunity to shop the areas you missed in January, place final orders for... more »
Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award winners announced at Toy Fair
The top playthings and most inspiring individuals from the toy industry were honored this evening at the 18thannual Toy of the Year Awards and Toy Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony, with proceeds from the awards program and... more »
Toy Fair 2018: Here are all the details on what to do, see
The hottest new toys, games, and youth entertainment products will come to life this weekend when the 115thNorth American International Toy Fair — the largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere — opens its doors... more »
Majority shareholding in American Greetings sold to Clayton Dubilier & Rice
In what constitutes the biggest news in the global greeting card world for decades, the majority shareholding in American Greetings, the parent company of UK Greetings, has been sold to US investment company, Clayton Dubilier... more »
January retail sales continue strong after holidays
An improving economy kept January retail sales nearly as good as the holiday season’s strong showing – dropping only 0.26 percent seasonally adjusted from December – and fueled a healthy 5.4 percent increase year-over year,... more »
Niche Fair to announce Top Shop winners in Live Lounge
Recognizing the innovation of shopkeepers, the Niche Fair Top Shop Awards honor shopkeepers excelling in creativity and innovation in the gift and home industry. Nominations are accepted through February 15th. Awards will be given... more »
Rocky Mountain Gift Show highlights seven ‘outstanding new exhibitors’
Temporary exhibitor booths sold out for the combined Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel & Accessory Market. New exhibitors account for almost 20% of the show plus an array of new lines represented in... more »
