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August 10, 2021
Dallas Men’s Show experiences a 200% increase in attendance

The summer 2021 Dallas Men’s Show, held at Dallas Market Center, was the largest in the show’s history and included more than 700 brands showcased to buyers from 40 states. The recent show, held July... more »

August 10, 2021
NY NOW shares the winners of summer 2021 awards

NY NOW announced the winners of the Summer 2021 NY NOW Awards. Winners and finalists for the Summer 2021 edition of the NY NOW Awards were announced at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New... more »

August 9, 2021
Gift + Stationery Week kicks off with 40 Under 40 celebration

An exciting week of free programming is on tap during the first annual Gift + Stationery Week, Aug. 16-19. Through this event, Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends will provide retail professionals the opportunity to... more »

August 9, 2021
40 under 40 industry leaders to be honored during Gift + Stationery Week

The Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by leading specialty retail magazines Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends are proud to introduce the Class of 2021! Nearly 100 young professionals were nominated... more »

August 9, 2021
GCA shares details on its 2021 Workshop & Retreat schedule

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced that Marcus Bullock, CEO and founder of Flikshop will be the opening keynote speaker at the 2021 Workshop & Retreat, Sep. 9-10, 2021. "Marcus Bullock is an entrepreneur, justice reform advocate, and... more »

August 9, 2021
Gift Shop Plus editor talks trends in LVM webinar

Las Vegas Market co-hosted the Editor’s Choice! Favorite Gift Finds & Trends Coming webinar on July 20, 2021. This event featured Julie McCallum, editorial director for Gift Shop Plus, and Sarah Schwartz, editor-in-chief for Stationery... more »

August 6, 2021
Faire Summer Market reports top trending products during event

Last week Faire concluded its Summer Market. Faire’s virtual trade show event delivered positive results and was even more successful than its Winter Market, held in February. Independent retailers and brands came together from across... more »

August 6, 2021
HABA FAMILYGROUP acquires specialty online retailer Bella Luna Toy

HABA FAMILYGROUP has acquired specialty online retailer Bella Luna Toys and Oompa, expanding its e-commerce footprint in the U.S. HABA FAMILYGROUP and Bella Luna both share the same vision of supporting families and children with... more »

August 4, 2021
Retailers prepare for staffing shortages this holiday season

In June, the National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a revised annual forecast for 2021 that expects retail sales will increase to more than $4.44 trillion as a recovery continues from the pandemic. Even with this... more »

August 4, 2021
IMC Fall Design Week returns to AmericasMart and ADAC this September

For a third consecutive year, AmericasMart and the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) are collaborating to create the Southeast’s dual-venue design shopping destination, Sep. 20-23 in Atlanta. This even features product selections from leading home décor, lifestyle, furniture and rug brands. Fall Design Week at AmericasMart will run Sep.... more »

August 4, 2021
Alene Candles expands New Hampshire operations

Alene Candles, a full-service contract and private-label candle manufacturers, is expanding its New Hampshire operations with the opening of a new warehouse facility in Amherst, New Hampshire. The new facility will add 12 new positions... more »

August 4, 2021
MarketTime welcomes Jacob Teplin as COO

MarketTime, a provider of B2B omnichannel commerce solutions, announced that Jacob Teplin has joined its team as COO. Teplin brings nearly 15 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across a portfolio of... more »