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March 9, 2021
Share Your Story: Papillon Press

A father/daughter printmaking, stationery and design business places a priority on making the world a better place. With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share... more »

March 9, 2021
Kellytoy teams up with California high school

Kellytoy, a subsidiary of Jazwares, announced that it has contributed nearly 100 of its best-selling “chonky” Squishmallows to Silverado High School (Silverado) located in Mission Viejo, California, in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, to... more »

March 9, 2021
Exhibitors debut in InterHall for Spring High Point Market

Six design-driven and lifestyle-focused home furnishings exhibitors are set to debut in InterHall for Spring 2021 High Point Market, joining more than 70 manufacturers, suppliers and designers in one of High Point’s signature destinations. Spring... more »

March 5, 2021
IMC_di adds to its Juniper team

IMC_di, International Market Centers’ Digital Innovation division, announced another round of new hires encompassing sales, development, engineering and customer success to its team developing Juniper, a full suite of digital sales and marketing solutions designed... more »

March 4, 2021
Las Vegas Market pre-registrations surge for April staging

Momentum and anticipation are building for the April 2021 Las Vegas Market, running Apr. 11-15, at World Market Center Las Vegas, with buyer registration pacing at 80% above Summer 2020 levels. Based on historical trends,... more »

March 4, 2021
Rocky Mountain Gift Show wraps up a successful event

There were 176 Exhibitors with over 1500 lines represented at the Rocky Mountain Gift Show, held Feb. 24-28, 2021. Multiple new reps and lines were available alongside the permanent showrooms that have been available at... more »

March 3, 2021
Paper Source files for bankruptcy

Card and gift retailer Paper Source has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a plan to sell itself and close at least 11 stores, reports Retail Dive. The company, which runs 158 stores, has a stalking horse bid... more »

March 2, 2021
Sullivan Inc. launches new wholesale website

Sullivan, Inc., a designer and marketer of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware and seasonal holiday decorations, announces the launch of a new and improved wholesale website. “For our industry, I don’t think there’s any going... more »

March 2, 2021
NRF shares 2021 could experience record retail sales growth

A wide array of economic indicators point toward potentially record retail sales growth during 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic remains the biggest challenge for the year, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for National Retail Federation (NRF), said.... more »

March 1, 2021
IHA cancels The Inspired Home Show 2021

As state restrictions prohibiting large gatherings remain in effect for the foreseeable future, and government travel restrictions continue to significantly impede domestic and international travel, the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Board of Directors have made... more »

March 1, 2021
Ross Hutchison takes reins as president of Universal Engraving

On Feb. 1, Ross Hutchison took the reins as president of Universal Engraving, Inc. (UE) — a position held by his father, Larry, and grandfather, company founder Glenn E. Hutchison. Universal Engraving is one of... more »

March 1, 2021
IMC’s March 2021 Market Insights Webinar focuses on smartphone photography

International Market Centers’ (IMC) next Market Insights webinar, Smartphone Photo Tips to Elevate Your Brand, explores the ubiquitous marketing tool buyers and brands have at their fingertips: their smartphones. In an hour-long session on Mar.... more »