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Bald Guy Greetings takes off
Two award-winning advertising men whose work has contributed to some of the most entertaining and memorable American ad campaigns from the Budweiser lizards to Got Milk, have broken away from the constraints of agency life... more »
Tomorrow’s Kitchen debuts Utensil Rest
The International Innovation Company (IIC Brands) and its new brand, Tomorrow’s Kitchen, presents the Utensil Rest. This kitchen gadget is designed to help keep kitchen counters organized and clean when cooking. The Utensil Rest is... more »
Good buyer attendance, great order writing highlight winter 2016 L.A. Mart Gift & Home Market
Enthusiastic retailers from across the country, energetic sales, more than 87,000 square feet of new exhibit space, and hundreds of “only in California” products were on display at the Winter 2016 L.A. Mart Gift &... more »
Emeril Lagasse, Aaron Sanchez, most recent Master Chef Junior winner added to cooking theater lineup at 2016 International Home + Housewares Show
Famed chef Emeril Lagasse, Food Network chef Aarón Sánchez and, Addison, the most recent winner of MasterChef Junior join the lineup of celebrity chefs appearing in the Cooking Theater at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show, March... more »
Rocky Mountain Gift Show, Denver Apparel and Accessory Market gear up for winter show
With only two weeks to go before the start of the February Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel and Accessory Market, close to 500 exhibitors have been confirmed in both the permanent showrooms and... more »
Aurora World launches spring plush collection
Aurora World offers an impressive range of sizes and species to delight children of all ages. In fact, the global leader in high-quality gift products has more than 3,500 soft dolls and plush animals to... more »
Party for Life celebrates 24 years of fundraising for HIV/AIDS education and research
More than 500 partygoers attended the 24th annual Party for Life, which took place Monday, February 1 in conjunction with NY NOW. The stately event featured a strolling dinner, beverages, a silent auction and music... more »
A kidnapped cat will hitch a cross-country ride home with Toy Fair exhibitor Build & Imagine
“I was putting the key in my front door after a run when I felt something soft brush up against my leg. I glanced down and saw an adorable fluffy white cat with black splotches... more »
Winter 2016 Windy City Gift Show brings new product resources, expanded fair trade, handcrafted offerings to Midwest marketplace
Reinforcing its position as the premier product resource for the Midwest market, the January 30-February 2, 2016 Windy City Gift Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, attracted buyers from every state in the region, including increasing... more »
NRF forecasts retail sales to grow 3.1 percent in 2016
The National Retail Federation released its 2016 economic forecast, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) will grow 3.1 percent*, higher than the 10-year average of 2.7 percent. NRF also announced... more »
SmartLab Toys debuts four new games with a purpose
SmartLab Toys will branch out in 2016 to offer four exciting learning games — MISSION CRITICAL: MARS Cooperative Space Adventure Game, SNIFFER ACADEMY: Dog Detective Game, SPLICE: Strategic Sequencing Game, and BING BANG BOUNCE Action-Reaction... more »
New toy survey shows vast majority of parents think hands-on play is important
With more toys available than ever, parents face a challenge to make the right choices for their children. However, despite the many options, parents have a clear understanding of how they want their children to... more »
