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Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation acquires GKI/Bethlehem Lighting
Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation, a leader in the housewares and giftware industries has acquired the assets of GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, a seasonal décor and supplier of pre-lit foliage and LED flameless candles.The acquisition from Central Garden... more »
National Retail Federation announces new additions to board of directors
The NRF Foundation announced today the addition of four new executives to its Board of Directors, including a human resources executive with The Home Depot and the retail and consumer lead for PwC. The election... more »
More than 650 temps at Dallas’ Total Home & Gift Market in January
Dallas Market Center will host more than 650 temps at the Total Home & Gift Market this January, including new lines and showrooms across every category.“The temp show is where it all begins for brands,... more »
2016 International Home and Housewares Show sold out
The 2016 International Home + Housewares Show sold out in late December, more than 10 weeks before opening day, according to the International Housewares Association, the Show’s owner and operator. The Show begins at 10... more »
Hoot Company Debuts with original, high-quality toys that inspire imagination through play
Hoot Company, a new kind of toy company that creates original, high-quality toys and books, is making its introduction at The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market (Bldg. 3, Fl. 3, Booth #404). Hoot... more »
Transpac launches exciting new point of purchase line
Transpac is launching an exclusive, new line of seasonally inspired Point of Purchase programs called Get Your Fix!“Get Your Fix was created from our many retailer requests for seasonally inspired, easily displayed gifts to go,” said Tara... more »
Sullivan, Inc. announces exclusive agreement with Simply Perfect
Sullivan, Inc., an industry leading designer and distributor of everyday, seasonal and branded home decor products, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is proud to announce an exclusive agreement with Simply Perfect.Founded in 1999 by Penny Klinedinst, Simply... more »
Toy Fair visitors grasp new Nogginseek cognitive rattle
Sometimes, what’s old is new again, like a baby’s rattle. But for a 2016 baby there’s got to be a fresh twist — or grasp. SmartNoggin, creators of toys designed to help babies reach critical... more »
Hallmark reveals artist-crafted home décor collection
Hallmark, one of America’s most trusted brands, proudly introduces Hallmark Home, a home décor line that caters to the decorating needs of today’s home décor shopper.Hallmark Home will debut to retail buyers at the Atlanta... more »
SJT introduces new rustic nature welcome signs
SJT Enterprises, a consumer products company for more than 30 years, has come out with a new series of decorative “Welcome” wood plaques perfect for any room. Details:Measure 10 by 16 inches12 different designsAll can... more »
Shop.org, Forrester Research find smartphones top tablets as driver of sales, traffic for first time
The growing use of smartphones by consumers, a shift in investments by technology companies and continued optimization strategies from retailers has officially landed smartphones on top as a driver of sales and traffic for retail... more »
Housewares industry forecasters peer into future of consumer trends, millenials
Turning supermarket shoppers into housewares buyers, how millennials shop, color and design trends, and consumers’ mindset about color will be explored during the keynote educational sessions at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show, March... more »
