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National Candle Association shares tips to promote sustainability

Earth Day is on April 22, and the National Candle Association (NCA) offers examples of creative and useful ways to promote sustainability. When it comes to candles this Earth Day many are looking for ways... more »

GHTA welcomes Laurie Burns as executive director

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry’s non-profit trade association, has hired Laurie Burns as its new executive director, effective Apr. 1, 2021, after a nationwide search. John Toler, president of the GHTA... more »

NY NOW offers an in-person and digital event this summer

NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, announced the launch of an integrated in-person and digital offering for its community, debuting at the NY NOW Summer Market, Aug.... more »

Las Vegas Market reports increase in leasing for April staging

In line with a surge in buyer pre-registration, Las Vegas Market is experiencing an increase in new, expanded, relocated and recommitted gift, home décor and furniture exhibitors for its April Market, running Apr. 11-15, 2021,... more »

AmericasMart offers three springtime in-person buying events

AmericasMart Atlanta’s 350+ open year round apparel, gift and home décor showrooms welcome designers and retailers for three in-person buying events this spring: Market Wednesdays on Apr. 7 and Jun. 2 and the Spring Cash & Carry... more »

Juniper webinar addresses buyers’ needs

Juniper, a suite of powerful wholesale software tools powered by International Market Centers (IMC), is launching an educational component with its webinar focused on meeting buyers’ needs in today’s B2B e-commerce world. Scheduled for Tuesday,... more »

Greeting Card Association partners with Jewel Branding

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) and Jewel Branding & Licensing  announced the new partnership between Noted: The Greeting Card Expo and Showcase, May 20-21, 2021. With the lingering uncertainties of COVID-19, the co-located event will be... more »

NRF welcomes delayed increase in credit card swipe fees

The National Retail Federation welcomed the announcement that Visa and Mastercard will delay an estimated $1.2 billion increase in credit card swipe fees but said the delay should be made permanent. “The last thing retailers... more »