Buddy’s Boutique

At Buddy’s Boutique in New Jersey, new pet parents can find everything they need for their newly adopted family member, as well as guidance and support. And not only are they getting what they need,... 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 »

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 »

Museum Store Sunday helps cultural institutions affected by COVID-19

With many museums worldwide closing again due to recent surges of COVID-19 cases, patrons can look to Museum Store Sunday during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend as a way to lend much needed support to these... more »

GCA introduces Festive Friday to encourage people to send holiday cards early 

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has added a special card-sending holiday to the calendar for 2020: Festive Friday. Occurring on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, the international holiday, which originated in the UK, encourages people to... more »

GCA partners with Brandwise, creates B2B marketplace

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has partnered with Brandwise to create the GCA Marketplace, a B2B marketplace exclusive to GCA’s membership of greeting card makers and publishers. Built on Brandwise’s new 2.0 architecture, the GCA... more »

Weathering the Storm

Every gift store has faced challenges during the pandemic, but retail locations operating within a hospital system have definitely experienced operational issues many other independent store owners have not. Hospitals around the country limited visitor... more »

Toy Association unveils Toy of the Year finalists

From educational toys that make at-home learning fun, to creative crafts, board games, and innovative toys the whole family can enjoy together, the 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award finalists announced by The Toy Association are sure to... more »