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NRF receives an award for its Small Business Spotlight program

The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced that its Small Business Spotlight program, a collaboration between Qurate Retail Group and the NRF Foundation to elevate small businesses, is receiving a 2021 Gold Power of A Award... more »

Juniper by IMC launches new JuniperCommerce Blog

Juniper by IMC has launched the JuniperCommerce blog for sharing news and information with the gift, home and apparel industries. With subject matter covering news, tips and trends, the blog will inform and engage wholesale industry... more »

Eva Olbrich from Messe Frankfurt shares holiday retail tips

Eva Olbrich, director for Christmasworld and Creativeworld, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, is responsible for two strong product worlds that are also moving closer together in the trade. In this interview, she shares her expertise for... more »

Sullivans acquires Woodstock Chimes

Sullivans has acquired Woodstock Percussion, Inc., which will function as a subsidiary under Sullivan, Inc. After five decades of leadership in the industry, Woodstock Chimes founder Garry Kvistad has chosen Sullivans to lead his company... more »

GCA Workshop + Retreat offers educational sessions, speakers and more

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) offers 21 educational sessions, 35 speakers, and three retreat sessions all in its two day GCA Workshop + Retreat, held Sep. 9-10. GCA has planned relevant and timely educational sessions... more »

Gift for Life’s Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good. campaign raises almost $28,000 during Las Vegas Market

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced that the Las Vegas edition of its Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good. fundraising campaign yielded nearly $28,000 for World Central... more »

Las Vegas Design Center and ASID recognize ANDYZ Award Winners

Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) have announced the 11 winners of the annual ANDYZ design awards, which spotlight the year’s best projects... more »

Gift Shop® Plus seeks images of storefront makeovers

Gift Shop® Plus is currently asking readers to submit before and after photos of storefront makeovers. Any retail gift or specialty shop is invited to participate in this free opportunity to be considered for an... more »