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Rocky Mountain Gift Show 2020 recaps activity at this winter’s show

The Rocky Mountain Gift and Apparel Show was full of activity this winter, with sustainable new product offerings and trending product categories that cater to the Western United States region. Seminars and networking events were... more »

MasterPieces licenses Scholastic Entertainment’s Clifford The Big Red Dog series

MasterPieces, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, will now offer Clifford The Big Red Dog products through its licensing agreement with Scholastic Entertainment. MaterPieces will "unleash" its Clifford The Big Red Dog games... more »

ASTRA’s Share the Fair features Toy Fair’s best finds

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's (ASTRA) Share the Fair event will be held Monday, Feb. 24 at Javits Convention Center. Open only to ASTRA members, the event is designed to help retailers optimize their time... more »

ModMart names Michael Simpson as a partner

ModMart announced that Michael Simpson has joined the company as a Partner. Simpson will focus on business development, including the expansion of the ModMart Affiliate Partner program, as well as steering the overall strategy of... more »

Frankfurt trade fairs offer optimistic outlook

The three leading international trade fairs attracted around 84,000 visitors from 163 countries to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds with numerous innovations, unusual product presentations, and a future-oriented complementary program. The slight decline in visitor numbers reflects... more »

WTHRA’s 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees

Western Toy & Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) has recognized three remarkable people to induct into the Hall of Fame this year. WTHRA looks forward to honoring and congratulating all of these recipients on March 8,... more »

Schleich celebrates 85 years empowering kids’ creativity

Schleich USA, is celebrating the company’s 85th year empowering kids’ creativity through imaginative play with a bold integrated marketing campaign, limited edition figurine and more. The American arm of the world’s leading manufacturer of animal figurines... more »

Calypso Cards teams up with Curly Girl Design greeting cards

Nicky Burton the owner and founder of Calypso Cards has teamed up with Leigh Standley, the creator of Curly Girl Design. The match is a pairing of original design and thoughtful expression. Both Nicky and... more »