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People Of Play releases Virtual POP Week details
People of Play (POP) released its official schedule for the Virtual POP Week, running from Nov. 15-20, 2021. The week includes The Toy & Game International Innovation Summit, POP Duo Keynotes Legends & Leaders, Networking... more »
International Gift Exposition in the Smokies 2021 experiences vendor growth
The 2021 International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) has reported an increase in exhibiting vendors at its annual gift show, taking place on Nov. 9-13, 2021, at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee,... more »
Faire offers Faire-funded import duties on all international orders for U.S.-based retailers
Faire has announced Faire-funded import duties on all international orders for retailers that are based in the U.S. and Europe. Earlier this year, Faire launched across 15 Europe and United Kingdom markets and continues to... more »
DMC welcomes important new additions, expansions to its January market
The marketplace welcoming new buyers from across the country, Dallas Market Center, has announced important new additions to its marketplace in advance of the Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 5-11, 2022. The first market... more »
Gift Shop Plus seeks Share Your Story submissions
Gift Shop Plus seeks Share Your Story submissions from independently owned toy stores or retailers who have a large offering of toys and games. "We'd like to learn more about the amazing and creatively unique... more »
YES SHE MAY provides a gateway for women owned businesses
Between the global pandemic, supply-chain issues, and product shortages, world travelers have been unable to connect with cultures, people and products from other countries. YES SHE MAY, an online boutique, offers a gateway for these... more »
MHS signs artist Diane Labombarbe
MHS Licensing & Consulting will introduce international artist Diane Labombarbe at the anticipated winter tradeshows. Her diverse portfolio will also be launched and made available to manufacturers through the highly successful MHS Art Showcase in January. “We... more »
NRF predicts highest holiday retail sales on record
Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, as the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast that holiday sales during November and December will grow between 8.5% and 10.5% over 2020 to between $843.4 billion... more »
Las Vegas Market amplifies its winter 2022 market experience
Las Vegas Market amplifies its signature market experiences in Winter 2022 with expanded furniture, gift and home décor resources and the return of its proprietary at-market programming for the Jan. 23-27, 2022 staging at World... more »
Holiday spending reflects continued consumer demand
Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items and other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper... more »
MarketTime acquires Brandwise
MarketTime, a provider of B2B omnichannel commerce solutions, announced the acquisition of Brandwise, a provider of sales enablement tools in the gift and home industries. The two companies bring more than 60 years of leadership... more »
Atlanta Apparel closes out 2021 with pre-pandemic participation levels
Atlanta Apparel, which ran Oct. 12-16 at AmericasMart Atlanta, wrapped up its last market of 2021 with pre-pandemic buyer attendance and its largest ever number of resources, marked by a successful first-time expansion of temporary exhibits to five floors as well as growth across all sectors... more »
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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