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June 22, 2016
Focus On: Stationery

Carlson Craft Floral lace gets even more romantic when it's printed in your choice of ink or foil color on this black shimmer wedding invitation. Children of the Inner Light Marci shares her philosophy for living... more »

June 21, 2016
French Bull releases Paper Tableware & Party collection

Today, French Bull launched a paper tableware and party goods collection with its partner, Creative Converting. Founded by creative visionary Jackie Shapiro in 2002, French Bull products can be found in design-centric retailers in the... more »

June 21, 2016
LIMA study: global retail sales of licensed goods

Retail sales of licensed products grew to $251.7 billion in 2015, a gain of 4.2 percent from the previous year, according to the 2016 International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association’s (LIMA) Annual Global Licensing Industry Survey... more »

June 20, 2016
Dallas Market Center welcomes Paula Deen to June Total Housewares & Gourmet Market

Dallas Market Center welcomes Paula Deen for the Total Housewares & Gourmet Market to introduce her new line of consumables on June 24 in the Gourmet Market from 1:30- 4:30 p.m. and as co-host of... more »

June 20, 2016
The Grommet Wholesale adds Urban Expositions’ Las Vegas show to its trade show schedule

Adding to its growing partnership with Urban Expositions, The Grommet will add the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show to its fall trade show schedule.  Already participating in Urban Expositions summer events, including the... more »

June 16, 2016
New seminar, event roster announced for summer Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market announced a new series of original programming that will appeal to designers, furniture, gift and home décor buyers and retailers at Summer Market running from July 31-August 4, 2016. The roster offers attendees a... more »

June 16, 2016
Dallas Market Center: June Total Home & Gift Show events

This June's Total Home & Gift Show in Dallas will feature exiting events throughout the duration of the week. Events include: Wednesday, June 22 Juliska Grand Opening Party | 4 p.m. | TM 2400 Aisle All Market... more »

June 15, 2016
Hester & Cook unifies brands

After eleven years of company growth, 2016 has brought big changes to Hester & Cook. The three brands — CAKE Vintage, Kitchen Papers, and The Pencil Factory — have been combined under one unified name: Hester &... more »

June 15, 2016
Worry Eaters officially Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA)

Kudos have been pouring in to Haywire Group’s toy offices since it introduced the Worry Eaters, a collection of cuddly creatures that can boost a child’s emotional well-being. The award-winning plush pals have an important job — to... more »

June 15, 2016
NRF criticizes Neugebauer effort to double swipe fees paid by retailers, consumers

The National Retail Federation today released the following statement after Rep. Randy Neugebauer, (R-Texas), introduced legislation that would repeal the Durbin amendment to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.   “On his... more »

June 15, 2016
eatsleepdoodle create exclusive gift products for the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, inspired by Paul Klee painting

Doodle advocates and purveyors of unique creative gifts are delighted to eatsleepdoodle announce the launch of two new bespoke products developed exclusively for the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. Inspired by Paul Klee’s enchanting Magic... more »

June 14, 2016
The National Stationery Show celebrates 70 successful years in 2016

The National Stationery Show honored its 70th year serving the industry at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from Sunday, May 15 through Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Thousands of attendees from... more »

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