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The Digital Alternative

It’s been an unprecedented year for the gift shop industry, as the COVID-19 pandemic has closed stores, forced trade show cancellations and caused uncertainty for retailers. But during the holiday season business picked up again... more »

Fiesta Dinnerware releases its 53rd color

The Fiesta Tableware Company is proud to announce the Fiesta Dinnerware brand’s 53rd color since its introduction in 1936. Fiesta’s 2021 color is Twilight, a luminescent medium shade of blue. “While Twilight offers a sense of calm serenity, in some... more »

American Appeal

Channel Craft is a maker of “authentic, American toys, games and puzzles” based in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania and literally began as a marketing class project for Dean Helfer, president and founder. The business initially launched... more »

Licensing Show and Conference held online next week

In light of the continuing global pandemic, the 19th HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) and 10th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), both organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run as... more »

Dog Days

Dogs are cuddly, loveable and make great companions. During the COVID-19 era, there was an uptick in pet adoptions nationwide as people were eager for the comfort and emotional support that pets deliver. “The pet... more »

Emerald acquires PlumRiver, expands digital commerce capabilities

Emerald Holding, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of PlumRiver LLC, a leading international provider of software-as-a-service technology through its Elastic Suite solution. Elastic Suite’s platform streamlines the wholesale buying process for both brands... more »

Transpac expands with a new Atlanta Showroom

Transpac will attend this January’s 2021 International Gift Show and highlight new product collections and is excited to introduce a brand new showroom. Located in Atlanta’s AmericasMart, Building 2, Suite 1803, Transpac will display a... more »

Buy One. Plant One.

Retailers and shoppers seek products that offer a charitable giving opportunity. And Woodchuck USA is one of the manufacturers that offers a way to give-back with each purchase of its Zippo Lighters. WOODCHUCK USA specializes... more »