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LOUIE Awards submission deadline approaches

Start the new year off by entering greeting cards for the 2020 LOUIE Awards. Submissions are being accepted now through Jan. 17, 2020. The LOUIE Awards provide an opportunity for companies' greeting cards to be... more »

Catching up with Paul Cosaro, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

With a strong background in management consulting and strategic planning, Paul Cosaro transitioned his family’s business, to the next level and became managing partner in 2011, and received the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40... more »

The Toy Association unveils 2020 Toy of the Year Award finalists

The Toy Association unveiled 114 toy and game finalists for the prestigious 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. Known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program recognizes the top playthings on... more »

Petco Foundation’s Lifesaving Awards honor heroes in animal welfare

On Nov. 14, 2019, the Petco Foundation will celebrate 20 years of saving lives at its Lifesaving Awards in San Diego, California, where 500 pet-loving guests will come together to honor extraordinary animal welfare heroes. Hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Nancy... more »

IMC launches new product competition

International Market Centers’ (IMC) new Market Snapshot is a competition launching at the Winter 2020 markets. Top products showing at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market and Las Vegas Market are now in... more »

NRF Foundation honors individuals who are shaping the future of retail

The NRF Foundation named an exclusive group of individuals to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2020. The honorees are industry leaders who are impacting retail and will be recognized Jan. 12, 2020, at... more »

Clarion Events shares announces Spotlight Award recipients

Clarion Events, formerly Urban Expositions, announced the recipients of the new Spotlight Awards program recognizing the souvenir/resort industry’s companies, organizations and individuals who truly stand out in three categories – leadership, career achievements and best... more »

Gmund Award 2019 winners selected

The sixth annual conferral of the Gmund Award took place on Oct. 23, 2019 at Gmund Paper’s headquarters. In front of an audience of 400 guests, each winner came on stage to accept the award... more »