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Paperworld China unveils evolving trends in China’s stationery retail market
Paperworld China, Asia’s leading fair for the stationery and office supplies industry, is scheduled to take place from 21 – 23 September 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China. Launching its 13th edition,... more »
The Basketry announces launch of philanthropic mission to donate to the homeless of New Orleans
The Basketry announced today the launch of their new philanthropic mission, Big Easy, Big Heart. For every “Big Easy, Big Heart” gift box purchased, the company will donate a gift box filled with necessities to... more »
Dads head out to the ballgame as Father’s Day spending reaches record high
Americans are expected to spend more than ever on gifts for Father’s Day this year with the biggest share going to special outings like a ballgame, concert or dinner, according to the National Retail Federation’s... more »
NY NOW announces Summer 2017 seminar program
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, announced its seminar lineup for the summer 2017 market which will feature approximately 25 sessions covering a variety of topics from retail tips and tricks, to design... more »
International Paper launches HP Office ‘Pink Ream’ in support of breast cancer research, awareness
International Paper, a global leader in fibre-based packaging, pulp, and paper, has announced that it is collaborating with the Komen European Network (partner of Susan G Komen organisation), to launch a specially created HP Office... more »
Retail jobs dip in May, but total earnings stay steady
Retail industry employment decreased by 8,500 jobs in May from April, the National Retail Federation reported June 2, while average hourly earnings were up 2.5 percent on a year-over-year basis, in line with growth in... more »
Sweet Shop USA is 2017 sofi Gold winner
Sweet Shop USA’s Goji Berry Coconut Crunch Bar has won the Specialty Food Association’s 2017 sofi Gold Award in the Chocolate Milk & White Category. A sofi award is the ultimate honor in the $127... more »
Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raises money for AIDS Walk New York
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that the Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raised more than $28,000 for men, women, and families who are living... more »
Las Vegas Market to host Gift for Life fundraiser
Las Vegas Market announced today that it will host its 7th annual “Up on the Roof” fundraiser benefiting Gift For Life, the sole national charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor industries, on Monday,... more »
Nate Berkus, Erik Qualman and others to headline AmericasMart LIVE
When Nate Berkus, Erik Qualman and other headliners step into the AmericasMart LIVE spotlights in July, they will command the attention of tens of thousands of Market attendees plus a global digital audience from a... more »
Philadelphia Gift Show announces new Discovery Zone, seminar, events schedule
Philadelphia Gift Show announced the extensive educational lineup for its brand new Discovery Zone feature at the July 23-26, 2017 edition. Designed to help retailers boost their productivity and sales, the Discovery Zone is a lively and... more »
Greeting Card Association honors best in the industry
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of the 2017 International Greeting Card Awards Competition, the LOUIE Awards, at a gala Sunday evening, May 21, during National Stationery Show (NSS). The GCA awarded highest... more »
