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Spielwarenmesse identifies new toy trends this October

Every year, the TrendCommittee by the Spielwarenmesse identifies new trends, which are announced in October. Joined by two new members this year, the international experts are charged with tracking down trail-blazing developments in the industry. The... more »

Dillon Parrish joins Uttermost as senior designer

Uttermost, a manufacturer and wholesaler of home accessories and furniture, continues to build its product development team and welcomes Dillion Parrish as senior designer. Dillon joins Uttermost after 12 years with Arteriors. At Arteriors, Dillon... more »

Moose Toys’ Kindi Kids receives Toy of the Year nomination

Kindi Kids, Moose Toys' first foray into the preschool aisle, successfully debuted on shelves this summer. Given the high demand for the collection to date, Kindi Kids is among the top-selling toys this holiday season... more »

NRF shares trade credit insurance plan could increase liquidity during pandemic

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a report released this week calling for a federal backstop for trade credit insurance, saying the proposal could help provide liquidity badly needed by retailers as they recover from... more »

Adam Glassman appears in special Countdown to REA Webinar

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will appear in a special Countdown to the REAs webinar on Tuesday, Aug.... more »

IMC repositions August Markets as showroom-only buying opportunities

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its August markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas will run as scheduled, but will be staged as showroom-only buying opportunities – with no tradeshow component – based on recent... more »

Retail shrink totals $61.7 billion in 2019

Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the number of shoplifting, organized retail crime and... more »

Melrose International launches virtual showrooms

Melrose International announced the premier of its virtual MELROSE360˙ Showrooms, which offers a new way to shop this market season. Customers will be able to shop by collections, walk the entire showroom, make wish lists... more »