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Creativeworld 2018 to feature street art products
Street art is trending and has made the leap from the back streets to the world’s museums and DIY markets. At Creativeworld, street art is the subject of a special show with numerous renowned manufacturers... more »
Las Vegas Market offers products, programs for casual & outdoor industry
Las Vegas Market has announced that two educational sessions — addressing casual and outdoor category trends and business opportunities — will be presented in partnership with Casual Living during the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 28-Feb.... more »
How retailers prep for the snow and cold of winter
As the largest external driver of consumer need, weather is more than just a conversation-starter for retailers. Evan Gold, EVP of global services at Planalytics, a company that helps retailers account for weather, says the trick... more »
Young Inventor Challenge winners announced during Chicago Toy & Game Week
The winners of the 11th Annual Young Inventor Challenge, held annually as part of Chicago Toy and Game Week (ChiTAG), were announced at Navy Pier in early December. The competition invites girls and boys between... more »
Comic book giant Stan Lee among three to be inducted into Toy Industry Hall of Fame
The Toy Association announced Dec. 7 that it will induct Andrea Barthello, co-founder and COO of ThinkFun Inc., Stan Lee, former editor-in-chief, publisher and chairman of Marvel Comics, and the late James R. Becker, founder... more »
Spotlight on makers and global designs at NY NOW Winter market
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will be showcasing new and established designers, makers and global artists during its upcoming winter 2018 market. Through its dedicated Handmade Designer Maker and Handmade Global Design sections, attendees... more »
National Retail Federation names 25 individuals to List of People Shaping Retail’s Future
The NRF Foundation announced the 25 individuals named to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future on Dec. 6. The honorees represent the best and brightest individuals impacting the retail industry and will be celebrated... more »
Retail jobs jumped nearly 13,000 in November
Retail industry employment increased by an unusually high 12,900 jobs in November over October, the National Retail Federation said today. The number excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, the economy added 228,000 jobs,... more »
UWP Luxe, MoMA announce exclusive partnership
Up With Paper, the world’s leading marketer of innovative three dimensional greeting cards, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership between its premium brand, UWP Luxe, a boutique line of trend-driven pop-up greeting cards, laser... more »
Bridgewater Candle Company takes Brand Experience trip to Honduras
Bridgewater Candle Company celebrated providing over 7 million meals with its 7th Annual Brand Experience trip to visit an orphanage in Honduras supported by the company’s Light a Candle • Feed a ChildTM program. Designed... more »
Focus On: Candles
Chesapeake Bay Candle has so many collections that consumers love.... more »
2017 Chicago Toy and Game Week Young Inventor Challenge winners announced at fair
The winners of the 11th Annual Young Inventor Challenge, held annually as part of Chicago Toy and Game Week (ChiTAG), were announced at Navy Pier. The competition invites girls and boys between the ages of... more »
