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Gushing over Plush: New designs, textiles take over plush market

If one toy has stood the test of time, it is plush. [caption id="attachment_88873" align="alignright" width="450"] Colette the Duck. Mon Ami.[/capt... more »


Studio M to close its doors

After 35 years in business, outdoor décor and gift brand Studio M will cease operations in April 2024. In an email sent to customers, the company s... more »


Home vs. Hunger fundraising event returns to High Point Market

Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team today announced that its “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event returns to the Spring 2024 High Point Mar... more »


Spring Market brings seasonal buying to Atlanta this March

Spring Market at AmericasMart Atlanta offers buyers another opportunity to continue beginning-of-year and seasonal buying with access to Open Year-Rou... more »


IHFC, INTERHALL bring revitalized resources to High Point Market

Twenty-three exhibitor updates to International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) and INTERHALL resources bring sourcing and on-trend offerings to its 35... more »


ANDMORE’S Danielle Hall named Corporate Citizenship Rising Star

Danielle Hall, ANDMORE’s vice president of IT backoffice and operations applications, was named a “Rising Star” in the Atlanta Business Chronicl... more »


ToyFest 2024 kicks off in early March

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association unveiled ToyFest 2024 plans, Hall of Fame recipients and its participation at The Expo at World ... more »


New gift trade show coming to Michigan in 2025

Great Lakes Promotions, a Michigan event company, unveiled a new wholesale venue to the gift industry, the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show. Th... more »


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This year’s outlook is just peachy.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/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less
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