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May retail sales reach near-record level
Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. May Retail Sales Overview “While May retail sales were down slightly, largely due to... more »
Tiqets offers Work from MoMA contest
Tiqets Ups the Ante in Remote Work With Work From MoMA Contest Tiqets, an online ticketing platform for museums and attractions, is turning the biggest cliché from the last year into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this... more »
World of Toys Pavilion premieres at Toy Fair New York
Whether it’s Hong Kong, India or Russia – the World of Toys Program by Spielwarenmesse eG gives manufacturers access to international toy markets. In 2022, the popular format will arrive in the U.S., appearing at... more »
NY NOW re-launches and reveals new brand identity
NY NOW has unveiled a new brand identity and plans for an enhanced on-site experience as it prepares to welcome vendors, buyers and media back in-person at the Jacob K. Javits Center on Aug. 8-11, 2021.... more »
ILOOTPAPERIE’s founders release book about sisterhood
Sisters certainly have their fair share of laughs and good times—along with epic fights and meltdowns. SISTERS: Better Together (Workman Publishing; On sale: July 20, 2021; $12.95) is a sweet ode to this unique, often... more »
Thinking of You Week readies up for September event
The Greeting Card Association released a statement regarding the 2021 Thinking of You Week, Sep. 20-26. Dear Greeting Card Makers! We’re gearing up for the 4th annual Thinking of You Week, which takes place September 20-26, 2021.... more »
Better and Company offers gifts and support for cancer fighters
This maker and retailer supports cancer fighters, caregivers and survivors with its products. Jessica Walker founded Better and Company, an online maker and retailer, in 2018 after her husband received a cancer diagnosis. "I noticed there were... more »
Atlanta Apparel kicks off the spring 2022 bridal and social buying season
Atlanta Apparel’s combined World of Prom & Social Occasion and VOW | New World of Bridal markets together kick off the Spring 2022 bridal and social occasion buying season with more than 150 of the... more »
Messe Frankfurt once again offers in-person events in 2022
Messe Frankfurt will continue to stand for personal encounters and the real product experience on site. Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld will provide the consumer goods sector with the long-awaited physical trade fair experience from Jan.... more »
NRF revises retail growth forecast
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued its revised annual forecast for 2021, anticipating that retail sales will now grow between 10.5% and 13.5% to more than $4.44 trillion this year as the economy accelerates its... more »
NRF reports retail container ports had the busiest April on record
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports saw their busiest April on record and May could turn out to have set a new all-time record as vaccines allowed consumers to return to normal shopping... more »
IMC sponsors Gift for Life raffles at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market
International Market Centers (IMC) announced its sponsorship of Gift for Life’s “Feed the Hungry – Feel the Good” fundraiser for World Central Kitchen’s COVID-related hunger relief efforts with a commitment to match donations up to... 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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📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.
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