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Nonprofit to provide independent retailers grants, resources
Heart on Main Street, a newly formed nonprofit, focuses on four main pillars to help independent retailers thrive: financial grants, education, mentorships and partnerships. “Independent retailers are the heart and soul of our communities,” says... more »
C.R.Gibson Signature launches 4 new collections
C.R.Gibson Signature, a wholesaler of upscale gifts and decorative products, introduced four new product collections. DIY balloon garlands The balloon garland kits are available in a range of themes such as Spring Daisies, Over the... more »
GSMA to host live show events in January
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) will host three live events at the following shows this month: Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market. On Jan. 5 at 7 a.m.,... more »
Atlanta Market opens Winter 2023 Market Snapshot voting
“People’s Choice” voting is now open for the Winter 2023 Atlanta Market edition of Market Snapshot, International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift exhibitors. Buyers... more »
LANG showcases new product categories
The LANG Companies launched two new product categories: Luxe Christmas Cards and Luxe Puzzles. The new Luxe Christmas cards feature various unique details, including foil accents, glitter and 3D die-cut tip-on. Each set contains eight... more »
Mud Pie renews partnership with Operation Shower
Mud Pie renewed its partnership with Operation Shower for 2023 by donating baby and children’s products as part of the organization’s Shower in a Box program. Since 2018, Mud Pie has donated thousands of infant... more »
Design Group Americas introduces NFL ribbon line
Design Group Americas Inc., in partnership with Turner Licensing and the Goods Not For Resale division, will debut a new line of custom-licensed NFL ribbons. The made-to-order ribbons offer a new way for florists, packaging... more »
Celebrations & Occasions explores the latest trends, offerings in parties
Celebrations & Occasions 2022, a special issue presented by Gift Shop® Plus and sister publication Stationery Trends, is available. The issue explores the latest trends and offerings in partyware. From weddings to birthdays and everything... more »
IMC adds new programming for industry partners in winter 2023
International Market Centers (IMC) expanded its industry partner programming and market participation this winter at the Atlanta Market (Jan. 10-16, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta) and Las Vegas Market (Jan. 29- Feb. 2, 2023, at World... more »
SF NOW + *Noted returns in April 2023
After launching their first co-located market in April 2022, SF NOW + *Noted is slated to return April 27-28, 2023, to the Fort Mason Center for the Arts and Culture in San Francisco. The new... more »
Indie & Main partners with two new vendors at Dallas market
Indie & Main, a new wholesale boutique marketplace specially curated to meet the needs of independent retailers, will be attending the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, which takes place Jan. 4-10, 2023. They will... more »
Report: Consumers to plan more in-home events in 2023
International Housewares Association (IHA)’s 2023 At-Home Entertaining Survey found that 82% of consumers expect to entertain in their homes at the same or increased frequency in the next year, and 35% expect to entertain in... more »
