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Retailers seek guidance from state and local leaders on mask orders

Retailers are asking state governors and mayors to thoughtfully consider the practicality of state and local orders that track The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance announced last Thursday giving fully vaccinated individuals... more »
Atlanta Market Summer 2021

Atlanta Market Temps feature more brands, partnerships this summer

Growing comfort in attending in-person buying and selling events plus investment from key industry organizations working to get their members back to business is driving expansion of the Atlanta Market temporary collection with nearly 1,000... more »

DEMDACO releases customized product line

DEMDACO announced the launch of its Make It Yours collection. These 1500 new products can be personalized for retail stores based on the theme retailers choose and the art that fits the store's region. Stemming... more »

Nextrade offers dropshipping options for retailers

The Corona pandemic is greatly changing the landscape of retail. More and more consumers are ordering product online, and customer demands are also increasing. On Nextrade, dropshipping offers retailers an optimal service: The brands take... more »
Consumer Goods Digital Day

Consumer Goods Digital Day offers valuable tips from experts

On April 20, 2021, the Consumer Goods Digital Day, the digital live event for the consumer goods industry, showed plenty of approaches and perspectives to position oneself well for the future challenges in retail. A... more »

Gift for Life honors Patti Carpenter with Industry Achievement Award

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that global trend ambassador Patti Carpenter will be honored with its 2021 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during the 70th Annual Retailer... more »

IMC shares changes to Atlanta Apparel marketing and communications team

International Market Centers (IMC) has announced several changes to its Atlanta Apparel marketing and communications team as it refines the brand and expands market offerings with the launch of the new Las Vegas Apparel market... more »
Manor Paper Co. tote bag

Share Your Story: Manor Paper Co.

A woman-owned business that has a goal to bring people joy! With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help other independent... more »

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This year’s outlook is just peachy.The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less
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