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Atlanta Market readies for the January market
Atlanta Market will provide a fresh start for retailers and designers as they gather to discover new trends, source new product and make new connections with a renewed optimism for 2021. Buyers at the Jan.... more »
Sales agencies commit to Juniper Digital Tools
Eleven gift and home sales agencies, CMA, J. Grob, Sales Producers, Simblist Group and The Link Companies’ seven agencies (Link2Sales, The Southern Link, The Central Link, The Northern Link, TMA Link, Total Accessories and Key... more »
Transpac expands with a new Atlanta Showroom
Transpac will attend this January’s 2021 International Gift Show and highlight new product collections and is excited to introduce a brand new showroom. Located in Atlanta’s AmericasMart, Building 2, Suite 1803, Transpac will display a... more »
Jamie Dimon to speak at NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter One
JPMorgan Chase Chairman of the Board and CEO Jamie Dimon will headline a keynote session next week at NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 1, the virtual version of Retail's Big Show on Jan. 13, 2021. “Jamie... more »
IHA president releases message to industry
The International Housewares Association released this letter from president Derek Miller on Jan. 5, 2021. Without question, 2020 will be remembered as an unprecedented year that brought both challenges and opportunities. The pandemic forced people... more »
ToyFest West cancels 2021 event
In a recent statement, Lawrence Nissen, president of Western Toy & Hobby Representatives Association, stated that ToyFest West 2021 is canceled and will resume in February 2022. Read Nissen's full statement: Over the past several... more »
GCA hosts a Virtual Meet-Up at Atlanta Market
The Greeting Card Association is hosting itsVirtual Meet-Up on Jan. 15, 2021 during the Atlanta Market, where members of the greeting card industry have an opportunity to connect, network, converse, and reflect with others in the industry. Event... more »
Atlanta Market recognizes 40 trendsetters
Atlanta Market is recognizing 40 finalists for its Winter 2021 Market Snapshot – International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift markets. Sourced from across Atlanta... more »
Biely & Shoaf Co. acquires Oatmeal Studios
Oatmeal Studios, one of the top humorous greeting card companies in the world, has been acquired by Biely & Shoaf Co., a leading specialty designer, manufacturer, and distributor of greeting cards, gifts, and stationery. As... more »
Atlanta Market debuts Ahead of the Curve trend program
Atlanta Market announced the first East Coast installment of International Market Center’s (IMC) proprietary Ahead of the Curve trend program, which will be presented through a webinar on Jan. 5 in advance of Winter 2021... 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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