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NY NOW reveals re-imagined stationery destination
NY NOW unveiled plans to create a single stationery destination within its market. The reimagined stationery destination will be part of a re-branded Gift + Stationery section and, as a result, the National Stationery Show... more »
SJT donates $8,900 to Feeding America
SJT Enterprises, a 35-year consumer products company, came out with COVID-19 Support car magnets in April with the plan that a portion of the sales would be donated to Feeding America, the non-profit that distributes... more »
Las Vegas Market reveals Summer 2020 virtual programming
Las Vegas Market announced a lineup of virtual programming to be presented before, during and after the summer 2020 market, Aug. 30 – Sept. 3. In line with buyer sentiment, summer market programming will be... more »
Las Vegas Market releases two FIRST LOOK webinar dates
Las Vegas Market announced webinar dates for its signature FIRST LOOK program. The two 30-minute, CEU-accredited sessions will be presented on July 29 and Aug. 5 in advance of Summer 2020 Market. “Las Vegas Market... more »
Dallas Market Center releases updated health and safety policies
Dallas Market Center (DMC), a lifestyle marketplace for retailers and interior designers, released updated health and safety guidelines that recently went into effect and will remain in place for all August trade events. This announcement... more »
NRF shares June retail sales data
Retail sales rose in June, seeing both a monthly increase and their first year-over-year gain since early in the year as more retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic reopened, but continued COVID-19... more »
Atlanta Market launches new virtual tools
Atlanta Market launches new virtual tools to enhance its interactive digital toolbox to support buyers before, during and after the upcoming Summer 2020 show, Aug. 13-18, 2020 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The Atlanta Market Remote page is a... more »
Consumers prepare students for back-to-school with potential record level spending
Consumers tentatively plan to spend a record amount to prepare students for school and college this year as they buy more laptops and computer accessories in anticipation that at least some classes will take place... more »
Aurora World gifts Kids Wish Network truckloads of smiles
Aurora World, a maker of innovative designs for both play and collectible toys, continues to support Kids Wish Network during these unprecedented times. “Aurora World's purpose from the start of our gift journey has always... more »
Aurora World donates overstock plush to NAEIR
Aurora World’s 39 year old mission is to deliver gifts of smiles to everyone. Having that in mind, when Aurora World found itself with an overstock of cuddly toys, donating them seemed a natural fit... 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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