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NRF offers optimism for the 2020 holiday sales
Consumer spending has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than expected, but forecasting 2020 holiday sales is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle without all the pieces, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for National Retail Federation... more »
AmericasMart Atlanta showcases fourth quarter buying event
Some 350 showrooms across AmericasMart Atlanta’s Open Year Round home décor, gift and apparel collections will be showcased in multiple buying opportunities through the end of 2020. New Commercial Wednesday buying events join three Market Wednesday... more »
Votivo partners with Pura to offer smart technology, customizable home fragrance diffusion
Votivo, a curated fragrance collection manufactured and distributed in Spartanburg, South Carolina, announced its partnership today with Pura, an innovative smart home fragrance company that specializes in smart diffuser technology. The Pura Smart Home Fragrance... more »
Gift for Life & NY NOW text-to-give campaign supports SAGE
Gift for Life is launching a new text-to-give campaign as part of NY NOW’s first-ever Digital Market, Oct. 3-7, 2020. All donations will benefit SAGE, the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the... more »
NRF launches New Holiday Traditions campaign
By any measure, this holiday season will be unlike any other, and the National Retail Federation (NRF) is launching a nationwide consumer education campaign called “New Holiday Traditions” to encourage consumers to shop safe and shop... more »
Toy & Game International Innovation Summit releases names of panelists for 2020
People of Play, formerly known as the Chicago Toy & Game Group, is excited to announce its first wave of notable speakers and keynotes for the Toy & Game International Innovation Summit, Nov.16-20. Sponsored by... more »
IHGF Delhi Fair goes virtual with its Autumn 2020 50th edition
IHGF Delhi Fair (India) is heading towards its 50th edition – as a virtual show, held November 4-9, 2020. Setting a new order for sourcing, the previous edition of the fair, the first on a... more »
Gift for Life donates nearly $7,000 to A Sister’s Gift Women’s Center
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced that its third annual Text-to-Give campaign raised nearly $7,000 for A Sister’s Gift Women’s Center (ASG), the first stand-alone HIV/AIDS agency... more »
PetSmart releases new Halloween pet costumes
Although Halloween celebrations may look a bit different this year, there's no better time to include your pets in the festivities. With easy slip-on costumes and adjustable straps, it couldn't be easier – or more... more »
Christmasworld, Paperworld and Ambiente merge together for April event
The Ambiente, Christmasworld and Paperworld trade fairs will be held as a joint event under the name International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition in Frankfurt am Main from April 17-20, 2021 as a one-off.... 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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