associations

The Chad Corzine Young Gift and Home Executive Award goes to Ryan Lanzel

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry’s non-profit trade association, announced that Ryan Lanzel, vice president and creative director of Fire and Pine, has been named as the winner of the first Chad... more »

GHTA celebrates record attendance at 2021 conference

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), an industry non-profit trade association, announced the completion of the Annual Conference, held virtually, on Nov. 3-4, 2021. A record 329 attendees tuned in to hear the stellar... more »

GSMA opens membership to all vendors

Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA), the industry’s sole organization created for and by gift and home sales managers, announced that a major change has been made to their bylaws regarding membership. With an overwhelming majority,... more »

GHTA partners with Gift for Life to support Hunger Relief

Gift for Life announced a partnership with Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) to host a fundraiser for World Central Kitchen during this week’s GHTA Annual Conference, Nov. 3-4 online. All funds raised will benefit... more »

The Toy Association unveils the hottest toy trends of the holiday season

The Toy Association trends team unveiled the hottest toy trends of the '21 holiday season, offering an inside look at some of the fastest growing fads in the toy and play space – from innovative... more »

GCA receives recognition for its Black Makers Pitch Program

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) was honored with the highest recognition, the Summit Award for Diversity & Inclusion, for its Black Makers Pitch Program. The honor was bestowed at the annual American Society of Association... more »

GHTA opens nominations for The Chad Corzine YGE Award

GHTA announced it is now accepting nominations for The Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive (YGE) Award. The industry lost a dear friend to many when Chad Corzine passed away in May. Chad co-founded... more »

Museum Store Sunday helps support museums and cultural destinations

On Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, Museum Store Sunday will celebrate five years of offering inspired shopping at more than 1,650 museum stores representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Globally, the signature event... more »