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NY NOW recognizes Winter 2021 Digital Market Award winners
The NY NOW Digital Market Awards ceremony recognizes and honors the incredible work and achievements of the NY NOW community of Brand + Makers. Co-hosted by Patti Carpenter of Carpenter + Co. and Everick Brown... more »
Las Vegas Market releases its Preview Guide
The Las Vegas Market Preview Guide, a comprehensive 145-page planning tool for buyers and designers preparing for the forthcoming Las Vegas Market, Apr. 11-15, 2021, is now available online. “Each market, attendees rely on the Preview... more »
JuniperMarket experiences successful Atlanta Market preview
Juniper finished the recently concluded Atlanta Market on a high note with 7,500+ buyer registrations generating major excitement for the spring 2021 launch of JuniperMarket, a new B2B e-commerce marketplace for the gift, home and... more »
2020 holiday shopping season reflects record sales
Record holiday season retail sales during the last two months of 2020 reflected the recovering economy but also got a boost from consumer emotions after a stressful year, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for National Retail... more »
Tax ramifications of PPP loans clarified in new congressional act
Rules are not as complex now that Congress passed a law in December that clarified interpretations on PPP loans The program designed to provide financial relief to businesses during the pandemic caused confusion for many... more »
BAMKO acquires Gifts By Design
BAMKO, the promotional product and branded merchandise arm of Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Gifts By Design, Inc. of Seattle, Washington. The transaction closed... more »
DM Merchandising launches new website
DM Merchandising launched a new customer-centric website. It's a new world and customer needs are changing by the minute. With online shopping at an all-time high for both retailers and consumers, the buying experience needs... more »
New direct sales professional joins UEI Group Companies
UEI Group announced the addition of Greg Louder to its team. Louder has been appointed as a direct sales professional for the UEI Group, a business that has provided hot stamping and embossing dies, hot/cold/digital... more »
Report reveals Valentine’s Day spending to total $21.8 Billion
Just over half (52%) of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper... more »
IMC expands spring buying event
International Market Centers (IMC) is expanding its March buying event – Spring Market – to meet the needs of buyers and sellers desiring another opportunity to come together this spring. The Mar. 3-5, 2021 market... more »
IHA partners with Brandwise to create e-commerce platform
The International Housewares Association (IHA) is partnering with Brandwise to offer a robust, year-round e-commerce opportunity for its members and buyers. The platform, Connect COMMERCE, will integrate with Connect 365 and help meet the desire of retailers to both... more »
Las Vegas Design Center webinar addresses product sustainability
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that the February installment of Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly First Friday webinar series will address sustainability in product manufacturing. Participants in the free Feb. 5 session will receive... 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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