makers & suppliers

Jim Shore and Enesco announce lifetime alliance

Jim Shore and Enesco are proud to announce a long-term extension of their Strategic Alliance, ensuring the unmistakable artistry of Jim Shore will be brought to consumers around the world with the unrivaled sales, customer... more »

C.R.Gibson Signature launches 4 new collections

C.R.Gibson Signature, a wholesaler of upscale gifts and decorative products, introduced four new product collections. DIY balloon garlands The balloon garland kits are available in a range of themes such as Spring Daisies, Over the... more »

LANG showcases new product categories

The LANG Companies launched two new product categories: Luxe Christmas Cards and Luxe Puzzles. The new Luxe Christmas cards feature various unique details, including foil accents, glitter and 3D die-cut tip-on. Each set contains eight... more »

Mud Pie renews partnership with Operation Shower

Mud Pie renewed its partnership with Operation Shower for 2023 by donating baby and children’s products as part of the organization’s Shower in a Box program. Since 2018, Mud Pie has donated thousands of infant... more »

Design Group Americas introduces NFL ribbon line

Design Group Americas Inc., in partnership with Turner Licensing and the Goods Not For Resale division, will debut a new line of custom-licensed NFL ribbons. The made-to-order ribbons offer a new way for florists, packaging... more »

Meet the Maker: Unemployed Philosophers Guild

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild (UPG) is a gift company known for its intellectual, yet humorous, gifts. Thirty-three years ago, UPG was founded by brothers, Stephan and David Shaw after college graduation when they were disappointed... more »

Transpac acquires Season’s Designs

Transpac, a leading supplier of seasonal and everyday gift and home décor company announced the acquisition of Season’s Designs. Transpac has bought all Season’s Designs product offerings other than the Sports Licensed portion of the... more »

Roman celebrates 60th anniversary in 2023

Roman will ring in the new year celebrating 60 years in the wholesale gift industry. Roman was founded in 1963 by Ronald Jedlinski. He and his wife, Diane, started the business in the back of... more »