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Transpac Brands expands leadership roles
Transpac Brands made changes to a number of leadership positions at the company. Tara Dikos, executive vice president, will expand her leadership role to oversee product development. In this... more »
MarketTime appoints Terri Harwood as COO
MarketTime, the B2B sales enablement technology provider for the gift, home and toy industries, announced the appointment of Terri Harwood as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. ... more »
Aurora World acquires license to distribute WubbaNub products
Aurora World, a leader in the plush toy industry, acquired the exclusive license to manufacture and distribute WubbaNub products. With this new licensing agreement, Aurora World will take over the production and distribution of the... more »
GeoCentral acquires Red Carpet Studios, expanding its wholesale presence
GeoCentral, a leader in the wholesale gift industry known for its expertly curated souvenir, wellness and children’s offerings, announced its acquisition of Red Carpet Studios (RCS Gifts), a well-established brand specializing in garden décor, home ... more »
Beatriz Ball upholds craftsmanship, sustainability
Beatriz Ball has always believed in craftsmanship and sustainability, even when it wasn’t fashionable. The designer’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability began when she began working with the... more »
OneCoast awarded Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation by Cigna Healthcare
OneCoast was honored again with the Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation by Cigna Healthcare for 2024, recognizing the company’s continued dedication to fostering a workplace that prioritizes employee well-being and vitality. This is the second... more »
Suites at Market Square celebrates 25 years at High Point Market
Among 300+ exhibitors in Suites at Market Square (Suites), nearly 45 brands bring new sourcing opportunities to temporary exhibits at the Spring edition of High Point Market, with Suites resources running April 25 – 30,... more »
Farmhouse Fresh celebrates 20 years, launches new products
FarmHouse Fresh, the skincare brand for its farm-to-table spa treatments, fresh house-grown botanical extracts and animal rescue mission, is celebrating 20 years of skincare transformations. To... more »
ANDMORE presents updated home offerings, immersive programming at Spring 2025 High Point Market
With more than 1,100 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, ANDMORE presents an impactful combination of home furnishings resources and educational and community experiences at the Spring 2025 edition of High Point Market, April 26 –... more »
January CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales drop from December, strong gains year over year
Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National... more »
4,660 exhibitors turn Frankfurt into a global hub for international trade fairs
The mega trade fair for consumer goods is ready to drive global trends. The leading international trade fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld bring fresh momentum to the global consumer goods market. From Feb. 7-11, 4,6601... more »
Import cargo levels expected to remain high ahead of rising tariffs
Imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to remain high as retailers continue to bring in cargo ahead of growing tariffs on China and threats against other countries, according to the Global Port Tracker... more »
