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Consumers plan to spend around $20 billion on Easter-related items
Consumers plan to spend an average $169.79 this year on Easter-related items, according to results of the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of... more »
Halloween & Party Expo returns to Las Vegas for 2023 event
The Halloween & Costume Association and Clarion Events are excited to announce Halloween & Party Expo will return to The Mirage in Las Vegas for the 2023 event, which will take place Jan. 10-12, 2023.... more »
The Greeting Card Association recognizes finalists in Noted @ *Noted competition
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has named the finalists in the third annual Noted @ *Noted Products Awards Competition. The competition is held in conjunction with the industry’s annual greeting card focused tradeshow, *Noted: The... more »
Nominations open for the 2022 Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards
The highly anticipated 40 Under 40 Awards is back! Nominations are now open. With its fresh new look and logo, Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends are thrilled to once again recognize the Gift +... more »
IMC hosts new spring buying event in Las Vegas
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced the launch of a new wholesale Spring Buying Event featuring 50+ open home and gift showrooms, April 26-27, at World Market Center Las Vegas. “The introduction of this new... more »
Support for Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine one month ago has captured the attention of the world. The outpouring of support for the approximately 10 million displaced Ukrainians is growing as people want to help. Several international... more »
Atlanta Market prepares for large summer buying event
Atlanta Market prepares for a large buying event this summer with 8,000+ gift, home and lifestyle brands exhibiting plus a full roster of in-person events, seminars and celebrations, July 12-18, 2022 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Exploration... more »
DMC anticipates first show of summer season to be its largest in more than 10 years
Dallas Market Center announced it expects the expanded and reimagined Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, June 22-25, will be the largest in more than ten years and has already attracted numerous key brands.... more »
ARTS Awards nominations open
Dallas Market Center (DMC) and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that nominations are officially open for the 33rd ARTS Awards. The event will take place during the January 2023 Total Home & Gift Market. The... more »
U.S. Federal Court rules in favor of artist Christopher Radko over name dispute
Artist Christopher Radko faced down a preliminary injunction challenging the fair use of his name with regards to the launch of his new line of original ornaments. The U.S Federal Court in New York denied... more »
Barnes & Noble partner with GCA to highlight Louie Award finalists this summer
The Greeting Card Association announced in an email that it will partner with Barnes & Noble Stores this summer to spotlight the Louie Awards finalists. The email read as follows: Hey GCA members, We wanted... more »
NRF releases its annual retail forecast, expects 6-8% growth
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 6% and 8% to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022. The announcement was made during NRF’s annual State of... more »
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