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CWI Gifts acquires Bright Ideas
Ohio-based CWI Gifts, a leading wholesaler of country, farmhouse, and primitive gifts and home decor, has acquired Bright Ideas, a wholesale holiday home décor company. The acquisition was completed on Jan. 1, 2021. “The CWI... more »
IMC presents How to Design a Happy Home webinar
During the Feb. 17 edition of International Market Centers’ (IMC) Market Insights program, designer, podcaster and author Rebecca West will present How to Design a Happy Home, an hour-long webinar addressing how designers can help... more »
Denver January Market experiences strong order writing
Retail buyers from the western states region attended Denver January Market, the first in-person Market at the Denver Mart. Buyers and exhibitors enjoyed a safe and fun market with give-a-ways, free lunches and a fashion... more »
Denver Apparel & Accessories Market hosts in-person Feb. show
The Rocky Mountain Gift combined with the Denver Apparel & Accessories Market, Feb. 24-28, 2021, will go on in compliance with COVID-19 restrictions. For more than 40 years, the Rocky Mountain Gift show, known as... more »
IMC names new chief human resources officer
International Market Centers (IMC) announced the hiring of Monique Honaman as chief human resources officer (CHRO), joining IMC’s executive leadership team with responsibility for all aspects of human resources strategy. Reporting directly to Bob Maricich,... more »
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 »
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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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