Elliott enters agreement to acquire assets and business operations of Paper Source

Elliott Investment Management L.P. (“Elliott”) announced that funds it advises have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and business operations of Paper Source Inc. The acquisition of Paper Source by Elliott allows... more »

Shining Sol Candle Company

Shining Sol Candle Company, located in Manassas, Virginia, was founded by Pete Evick in 2012 in a basement. In 2014, Deron Blevins, a lifelong friend of Evick’s, became co-owner and by 2016 they formed an... more »

Mud Pie launches Fall/Holiday collections early to meet growing retailer demand

In response to the strong appetite for new goods, Mud Pie is taking an omnichannel approach as it launches Fall/Holiday collections, well in advance of the Summer trade shows. Consumer confidence is strong, bolstering retailer... more »

What’s Trending: A shift from gift to home

{Sponsored} As many consumers continue to work and play primarily from home, the gift industry is seeing product demand shift from previous bestsellers to goods consumers use to enhance and enjoy their homes. Some retailers envision... more »

Paper Source files for bankruptcy

Card and gift retailer Paper Source has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a plan to sell itself and close at least 11 stores, reports Retail Dive. The company, which runs 158 stores, has a stalking horse bid... more »

Studio M launches new in-house sales team

Studio M, a leading provider of artful home and garden products, announced changes to its wholesale sales model. The company has created a new in-house sales team with the goal of providing best-in-class service to... more »

Maker’s Spotlight: Be Home

{Sponsored} Beauty and function combine in every product the designers at Be Home create. The eclectic aesthetic, created by teams of designers in the U.S., Benelux and India plus several other regions around the globe, focuses... 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 »