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Gift Shop Plus announces the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Class of 2021
The Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by leading specialty retail magazines Gift Shop Plus and Stationery Trends, revealed its Class of 2021 during a live virtual ceremony. These emerging leaders were nominated... more »
NRF’s 2021 Retail Security Survey indicates retail related crime and other security concerns evolve
Organized retail crime and numerous other security concerns evolved in 2020, and most retailers attribute the increase in criminal activity to the pandemic, according to the 2021 Retail Security Survey released by the National Retail Federation.... more »
NRF said retail sales slowed during July as retailers continued to face supply chain disruptions
Retail sales slowed during July as retailers continued to face supply chain disruptions and increased COVID-19 vaccinations allowed consumers to shift some spending from goods to activities like going out to dinner and traveling despite... more »
Dallas Market Center releases 2022 Apparel & Accessories Market Dates
Dallas Market Center, a lifestyle marketplace in North America and home to top brands and comprehensive trade events for the business of fashion, has announced 2022 dates for its Apparel & Accessories Markets. 2022 Market... more »
Maxine H. Burton joins the Georgia World Congress Center Authority Board of Governors
Maxine H. Burton was appointed to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Board of Governors by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. The governor-appointed group of fifteen oversees the largest combined convention, sports, and entertainment campus... more »
COVID-19 impacts continue to define consumer behaviors
While COVID-19 defined consumer behaviors in 2020—from a moratorium on travel to a burst in online sales—its impacts will still be felt in 2021. Consumers are split down the middle when it comes to choosing... more »
Shoppers’ expectations shift since the start of the pandemic
According to Appnovation’s latest consumer research, Digital Innovation for the Experience Economy: Retail, over 70% of North American consumers agree that digital technologies have made their shopping experiences more convenient, but only 1 in 5 rate... more »
GCA releases speaker and theme information for Virtual Workshop & Retreat
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has planned timely, relevant and educational sessions designed for greeting card makers during its two-day Virtual Workshop & Retreat to be held Sep. 9-10, 2021. While the greeting card category is experiencing... more »
OneCoast introduces a newly redesigned website
OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.OneCoast.com, an industry marketplace originally launched in 2005. “The new OneCoast.com focuses on giving our... more »
NY NOW’s summer edition features strong attendance and order-writing
NY NOW successfully returned for its Summer 2021 edition, which reported attendance from top brands, retailers and specialty buyers from around the world for its in-person market. An additional 100 brands are also featured through... more »
Atlanta Apparel wraps up co-located markets
Atlanta Apparel’s first-ever combination of its Atlanta Apparel market, World of Prom & Social Occasion and VOW | New World of Bridal markets, which ran collectively Aug. 2-7, inspired buyers preparing for a busy season ahead as recovery continues and created opportunity for new business... more »
NY NOW launches SF NOW, a new west coast regional market
NY NOW, announced the launch of SF NOW, a new regional market that extends NY NOW to the West Coast. SF NOW will co-locate with *NOTED, The Greeting Card Expo at the unique and vibrant... 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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