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ToyFest West celebrates 60 years

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) celebrates its Diamond Anniversary with 60 years of producing its toy show in the west! To celebrate this accomplishment, the WTHRA Board of Directors have chosen to... more »

The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveils new licensing partnerships

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) unveiled new licensing partnerships across home décor, fashion accessories, gifting and educational games. The first of these new licensing collaborations will launch to consumers and the trade this... more »

New York Tabletop Show welcomes two new temporary brands

Forty One Madison welcomes two new temporary brands to the building for the upcoming New York Tabletop Show, Oct. 5-8. World renowned artist Hunt Slonem will be opening its Hop Up Shop Pop Up on... more »

IMC opens registration for its October Market Insights webinar

As retailers enter the busy fourth quarter, International Market Centers (IMC) is encouraging an examination of the unique value that individual stores bring to local communities in its Market Insights: The Art and Science of... more »

Warefo celebrates new global headquarters

Warefor, a new company that connects manufacturers of home products to targeted retailer buyers and consumers, is inaugurating its global headquarters in the greater Houston area in Brookshire, Texas in September, 2021. Warefor offers integrated... more »

Paperworld China 2021 integrates with the 2022 edition due to pandemic

Paperworld China 2021 will be integrated into its 2022 edition, which will take place May 12-14, due to the evolving pandemic situation in China in recent months. The integration of the two editions is to... more »

Buyer’s Corner: Patina

{Sponsored} Rick Haase and Christine Ward pride themselves on curating a selection of affordably priced gifts, home décor, paper goods and much more for their eight Patina locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. “I... more »

Maker’s Spotlight: Kalalou

{Sponsored} There’s something special about goods made with hand tools and glass blown with imperfections from ancient ovens, with those natural stamps of authenticity adding to the beauty and uniqueness to each handcrafted item. Kalalou’s... more »