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NRF reports strong retail growth numbers, consumer resiliency

Retail sales have largely recovered from the pandemic heading into the holiday season but the growing number of coronavirus cases remains a threat and additional federal stimulus could help keep the economy on track, National... more »

Dallas Market Center releases details for WESA shows

Dallas Market Center announced details of the January launch of the world’s largest marketplace for Western & English brands. From Jan. 14-17, WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market will take place together with the... more »

GCA calls for LOUIE Awards entries

The Greeting Card Association announced that entries are now being accepted for the LOUIE Awards, which "celebrate the best and the brightest in the greeting card industry." Submissions will be accepted now through Feb. 4,... more »

One of a Kind Holiday Show goes virtual this November

One of a Kind Holiday Show is going virtual this year. The show offers a new way to connect with artists and makers from Nov. 12 through Dec. 6, 2020, in a safe manner. One... more »

ASTRA partners with Dallas Market Center for January market

Dallas Market Center has announced that ASTRA, the American Specialty Toy Association, will participate in the January Total Home & Gift Market that runs Jan. 6-12, 2021. ASTRA is an international not-for-profit trade organization that serves... more »

Atlanta Market adapts its winter 2021 temporary show

Atlanta Market announced updates to its temporary trade show presentation for the Winter 2021 market, which will be held Jan. 13-16, 2021. The relocations of 15 product categories create new synergies and dynamic new merchandise... more »

Surf Expo plans January 2021 in-person show

Surf Expo, a watersports and beach lifestyle tradeshow announced that its upcoming Jan. 6-8, 2021 show will take place in Orlando, Florida. The show will be located in the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center, a shift... more »

What do you need to be successful in 2021?

If we’ve learned one thing from 2020, it’s that we don’t know ANYTHING about tomorrow! That’s why we at Gift Shop Plus want to know what YOU and other retailers need to know to be... more »