IAAPA shares details on IAAPA Expo ǀ IAAPA Virtual Education Conference

IAAPA will host its first ever IAAPA Expo ǀ Virtual Education Conference from Nov. 16-18. Last month, when IAAPA announced the cancellation of IAAPA Expo 2020, the association immediately pivoted to make it possible for... more »

GCA calls for LOUIE Awards entries

The Greeting Card Association announced that entries are now being accepted for the LOUIE Awards, which "celebrate the best and the brightest in the greeting card industry." Submissions will be accepted now through Feb. 4,... more »

ASTRA partners with Dallas Market Center for January market

Dallas Market Center has announced that ASTRA, the American Specialty Toy Association, will participate in the January Total Home & Gift Market that runs Jan. 6-12, 2021. ASTRA is an international not-for-profit trade organization that serves... more »

Greeting Card Association announces virtual line up

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is offering 24 sessions designed for greeting card makers during its two-day Virtual Workshop & Retreat to be held November 12th and 13th. While the greeting card category is experiencing... more »

Toy Association urges gift-givers to shop safely online

The upcoming holidays should be a time to relax after a long year, but the Toy Association urged parents to be vigilant about ensuring counterfeit and imitation toys – which have the potential to be... more »

GCA releases speakers’ names for its 2020 Virtual Workshop & Retreat

Greeting Card Association (GCA) released the names of speakers for its virtual Workshop & Retreat, which will be held Nov. 12-13, 2020. Additional details will be available online. Speakers for Annual Workshop & Retreat November... more »

Greeting Card Association moves to Denver

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has moved to the Denver area, and is gearing up to operate under an innovative new management model. By combining the executive leadership of a proven non-profit changemaker and the... more »

ASTRA promotes Sue Warfield to interim president

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) Board of Directors announced a change in the association’s leadership. Sue Warfield has been promoted to interim president of ASTRA, effective immediately. Kim Mosley was the previous president... more »