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Gift for Life’s Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good. campaign raises almost $28,000 during Las Vegas Market
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced that the Las Vegas edition of its Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good. fundraising campaign yielded nearly $28,000 for World Central... more »
Las Vegas Design Center and ASID recognize ANDYZ Award Winners
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) have announced the 11 winners of the annual ANDYZ design awards, which spotlight the year’s best projects... more »
Gift Shop® Plus seeks images of storefront makeovers
Gift Shop® Plus is currently asking readers to submit before and after photos of storefront makeovers. Any retail gift or specialty shop is invited to participate in this free opportunity to be considered for an... more »
NRF shares that higher wages could lead to more inflation
Strong consumer spending over the past year has been boosted by government stimulus programs but will rely more on the labor market and job creation as the benefits of those efforts subside, Jack Kleinhenz, chief... more »
Georgia Governor proclaims September Balloon Month
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation declaring September as Balloon Month in Georgia. Thanks to the dedication of Maxine Burton, founder and president, and Bob Burton, COO, of burton + BURTON, the proclamation... more »
Atlanta Apparel releases report previewing spring and summer trends
Atlanta Apparel’s in-house fashion office has released its semi-annual trend report, previewing the upcoming Spring/Summer 2022 colors, prints and styles retailers can expect to see while sourcing at the upcoming October Atlanta Apparel, Oct. 12-16,... more »
The Toy Association postpones Toy Fair Dallas until 2022
In response to challenges posed by the Delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Toy Association has announced the official postponement of Toy Fair Dallas, which was planned to take place Oct. 5-7. It is... more »
Las Vegas Market experiences healthy order writing
Demand for fresh, new product drove retailers and designers from the western U.S. and beyond to the Aug. 22-26 Las Vegas Market with exhibitors reporting healthy order writing for immediate needs and future planning. Overall... more »
LVM’s Market Snapshot program releases People’s Choice award-winning products
Las Vegas Market announced the People’s Choice award-winning products from six brands in its Summer 2021 Market Snapshot program. Winners were selected from 54 finalists presented in nine themed weeks leading up to Las Vegas... more »
National Candle Association celebrates World Candle Month
Established in 2013 by the National Candle Association (NCA), World Candle Month is celebrated every September and promotes the various ways candles enrich people's daily lives. “This celebration is just one of the many ways... more »
Messe Frankfurt readies to resume in-person events
The first in-person trade fairs have already taken place. Messe Frankfurt is ready to resume in-person events with its proven safety and hygiene concept and requirement that everyone be vaccinated, recovered or tested. The first... more »
Forty One Madison welcomes visitors in-person for New York Tabletop Show
For the upcoming New York Tabletop Show on Oct. 5-8, Forty One Madison will open its doors to the industry for a live event. To celebrate the return to market, guests can expect a global... 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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