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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 »
AmericasMart updates resources for year round collection
AmericasMart Atlanta kicks off its 2021 Open Year Round selling with 13 updates to its 350+ open daily showroom collection and the first of six Market Wednesday buying events in 2021 scheduled for Feb. 3, 2021.... more »
Share Your Story: Taylor Elliott Designs
Taylor Elliott Designs is a desk accessory and gift company that specializes in colorful, motivational and fun-to-use products. Libby O'Regan, a marketing and public relations professional at Taylor Elliott Designs, shared its story with Gift Shop Plus. With... more »
Retail sales grow 16% in toy industry in 2020
The NPD Group announced U.S. retail sales of toys generated $25.1 billion in 2020, an increase of 16% or $3.5 billion. Unit sales for the year were flat while the average selling price increased by... 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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