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ANDMORE launches enhanced market planning tools for buyers
ANDMORE enhanced its digital market planning tools that integrate the market website and @Market App experiences. New features include personalized market guides, as well as enhanced search filters to assist buyers in finding known resources... more »
Atlanta Market Magazine previews summer 2024 buying event
The semi-annual Atlanta Market Magazine is now available online, giving buyers a sneak peek at cross-category resources and programming highlights available at the summer buying event, July 16-22 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The nearly-300-page preview, available... more »
Grace Management Group acquires Audrey’s
Grace Management Group acquired Audrey’s, a designer and distributor of home accent products, located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. As a privately held family-owned business founded in 1975, Grace Management Group has traditionally specialized in home fragrance... more »
Primitives by Kathy names national independent sales manager
Primitives by Kathy, a wholesaler and manufacturer with more than 25 years of experience in the gift and home décor industry, named Sydney Woern as its new national independent sales manager. According to the company,... more »
Nominations open for 2025 Spotlight Awards
Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends have officially opened nominations for the 2025 Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards. We invite you to participate in the Gift + Stationery Spotlight Awards by nominating outstanding individuals who... more »
Gift for Life presents ‘Party with Peter’ in Atlanta this July
Gift for Life, the gift and home industry’s longest-running, volunteer-led charitable organization, will host an evening of celebration and philanthropy at "Party with Peter," a 70 ½ birthday wine tasting fundraiser benefiting World Central Kitchen,... more »
Retail sales jump in May 2024 after April slowdown
Retail sales jumped significantly in May, showing strong increases both month over month and year over year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumers have clearly retained their ability to spend and are driving... more »
Las Vegas Market unveils programming for summer 2024
Las Vegas Market announces a full slate of programming designed to round out summer sourcing with live seminars, including five CEU-eligible courses, community-focused parties and elevated amenities at the July 28–Aug. 1 market at World... more »
Papersalt, Broken Top Brands launch candle collection
With summer shows around the corner, Papersalt will debut the latest addition to its growing brand of gifts, books and stationery items — a clean, cocktail-scented candle collection, inspired by their retro Pop Life! line.... more »
OneCoast partners with new brand Questionables
OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, established a partnership with Questionables. This partnership marks a strategic expansion for OneCoast, aiming to further enhance... more »
Aurora World acquires Mary Meyer
Aurora World, a global brand in gift plush and plush toys, acquired Mary Meyer, an established, branded plush toy company specializing in baby, general and seasonal plush products. This strategic move not only aims to... more »
Abbott celebrates 75 years
Abbott, a wholesaler in the home décor and giftware industry, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. From its beginnings, this family-run business has grown to become a trusted supplier for retailers across Canada and the U.S.... more »
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According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, recreational boating saw a 35% increase in annual economic activity between 2018 and 2023, from $170 billion to $230 billion. Products from Mud Pie, TownPride USA and Gail Force Water Sports provide essentials for the day including apparel, tabletop and entertainment.![]()
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