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MSA FORWARD 2020: Retail Rock Stars

{Sponsored} In 2020, MSA FORWARD is going to be different. As always, it will be the place for nonprofit retailers to learn from each other and expert speakers, work with vendors and get reinvigorated as retail... more »

ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy 2020 opens registration

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) opened registration for its annual Marketplace & Academy. It is offering a Super Saver early registration price for retailers and sales representatives through Dec. 31, 2019. As of... more »

GCA and Dallas Market Center launch new GCA Village exhibit space

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) and Dallas Market Center have agreed to offer members of the association GCA Village space, exclusive to newer GCA publisher members, at the winter and summer 2020 shows as part of a larger... more »

LA Mart and Museum Store Association offer new Winter Market programs

LA Mart rolls out the red carpet for the Museum Store Association (MSA) as they continue their alliance with new Winter Market programs including receptions, a museum field trip, special pricing, and even a specialized... more »

IHA plans 2020 Vietnam sourcing mission

To help members investigate alternatives to sourcing from China, the International Housewares Association (IHA) will hold a sourcing mission to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, next year. The 2020 Vietnam Sourcing Mission will be offered... more »

LA Mart opens one week earlier in 2020

LA Mart is opening on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, one week earlier than in the past. LA Mart is the first market in the west, which will introduce the winter gift and home buying season before... more »

Greeting Card Association names George White as its new president

The membership of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) elected longtime volunteer George White, president and COO of Up with Paper, as its 53rd president during their recent Workshop and Retreat in Naples, Florida. George succeeds Christy... more »

Pet care community shares the power of pets

In September, members of the responsible pet care community spread across Capitol Hill to discuss the benefits of animal interactions to veterans and schoolchildren, along with other issues, during the second annual Pet Care Community... more »