News
Trend Lab LLC introduces new line of canvas storage under license from Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P.
Trend Lab, LLC in a licensing partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P. is excited to offer a new line of canvas storage, available for immediate delivery! Dr. Seuss by Trend Lab Canvas Storage is ideal for... more »
Las Vegas Market sets positive tone for second half of the year
Buyers took advantage of a record number of resources – including significant new product introductions and first-time exhibitors – at the recently concluded Las Vegas Market. Following the close of market last Thursday, International Market... more »
Focus on: Candles at NY NOW
Candles are always a great addition to any home décor, here are a few you’ll find at the NY NOW® summer market. Join us on August 19-23 at the Javits Center to explore all the... more »
Attendance increase, new resources, new Discovery Zone headline July 2017 Philadelphia Gift Show
Tracking 7 percent ahead of the July 2016 edition, the July 23-26, 2017 Philadelphia Gift Show generated reports of quality buyer traffic, a number of first-time exhibitors, and the introduction of the brand new Discovery... more »
How to easily build a Web presence for your store
{Sponsored} You’re rooted in your store, the one place where customers can find you and what you offer in the flesh. But more and more you hear you need to be online because that makes... more »
Nominations open today for TOTY 2018
The Toy Association has announced that nominations are now open for the 2018 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards – also known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry. Toy companies, inventors, and other industry... more »
How GCA beats the heat
The GCA is keeping busy this summer and we're already looking forward to the holiday selling season! Whether you design or produce greeting cards, stationery, invitations or original art - we want to be helpful... more »
Las Vegas Market announces summer Best Booth winners
Las Vegas Market announced Aug. 1 that 11 furniture, home décor and gift temporary exhibitors — +Olive, Applepear Jewelry, Braden & Brooks, Cookplay, Fairgoods, Jo Maddie, Lagoon, Mountain House Furniture, Reemka, Southwest Looms and Wicked... more »
The Grommet: Why Us, Why Now?
{Sponsored} As a shop owner, you’re often looking to make your store stand out. Usually, the biggest way is by having unique products. Luckily, we’ve created an easy, streamlined place for you to find—and buy—those competitive-edge-gaining... more »
GIFT SHOP’s Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards announced in Las Vegas
The inaugural Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by leading specialty retail magazines Gift Shop, Stationery Trends and Museums & More, revealed its Class of 2017 yesterday during a ceremony at the Las... more »
Las Vegas Market brings record resources to summer market
Las Vegas Market announced today that a record 4000+ resources are showing at the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market, which opens here on Sunday, July 31 and runs through Thursday, August 3, making the event the most comprehensive... more »
When hiring young people, highlight what you can offer beyond a paycheck
Young people have long been a good fit for part-time and seasonal retail jobs. There is a stigma that someone who will accept less-than-full time employment at minimum-wage range pay won’t be a committed employee,... more »
