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Greeting Card Association names Inklings Paperie Consumer’s Choice Winner
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) today announced that Inklings Paperie is the winner of the GCA’s 4th annual Consumers’ Choice Award Contest. The winning entry, (which also won a LOUIE Award in the $4... more »
Deva Designs inspires with pocket tokens
Deva Designs is proud to announce the newest addition to its line of fine pewter pocket tokens, "Daily Inspirations." Find your inspiration and carry it with you. These new pocket charms are exactly what the... more »
Father’s Day spending expected to reach record high this year
Consumers say they will spend more than ever on Father’s Day this year as they shower dads with everything from power tools to trips to the ballpark, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual... more »
Retailers laud congressional action to block overtime rules
The National Retail Federation today released the following statement on the hearing by the House Education and Workforce Committee on the Labor Department’s new overtime rule. “Retailers are happy to see that our... more »
Urban Expositions Gift & Souvenir Show Calendar | July 2016-February 2017
Urban Expositions will host a number of gift, souvenir, resort, apparel and other industry trade shows throughout the country between July 2016 and February 2017. Look for date announcements coming soon for shows scheduled... more »
November Ocean City Resort Gift Expo offers one-stop product resource for coastal retailers from Maine to Virginia
Custom-tailored to the specialized needs of retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach, the Northeast's largest souvenir and resort industry trade event returns to Ocean City, Maryland from November 13-15, 2016. Held at the Roland E.... more »
LA Mart Design Center showrooms to exhibit fine furnishings, accessories lines at prestigious Dwell on Design LA show, June 24-26
The LA Mart Design Center, Southern California’s singular, comprehensive source for designer and custom-manufactured furniture and accessories, has teamed with Dwell on Design LA, (DODLA) the U.S.A.’s largest design event, to present the West Coast’s... more »
Aurora World named Tokidoki licensee
Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, has announced a partnership with tokidoki, an internationally recognized and iconic lifestyle brand that has amassed a global following for its larger-than-life characters. Aurora... more »
Las Vegas Market to host Housewares Design Awards in 2017
Las Vegas Market has announced a new partnership with HomeWorld Business to host the 12th edition of the Housewares Design Awards during the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market. The venerable Housewares Design Awards will recognize... more »
Precious Moments acquires Ne’Qwa Art
Precious Moments Co., Inc. a worldwide recognized inspirational brand, announced the completion of its acquisition of Ne’Qwa Art, the world’s largest producer of reverse painted glass. Founded in 2002, Ne’Qwa Art produces... more »
P3 pet trade show announces second keynote program: Marketing to Millennials
Making its debut August 24-25, 2016 at Chicago's Navy Pier, P3 | Progressive Pet Products trade show has announced its second keynote program, Marketing to Millennials: Consumer Trends & Retailing Impacts, scheduled for 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday,... more »
Las Vegas Market intensifies gourmet expansion
Las Vegas Market announced June 1 that nine new showrooms and 25 new lines will debut on C11 — the industry’s most dynamic new destination for gift-oriented housewares, tabletop and specialty food — at the... more »
