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Shoppers’ expectations shift since the start of the pandemic

According to Appnovation’s latest consumer research, Digital Innovation for the Experience Economy: Retail, over 70% of North American consumers agree that digital technologies have made their shopping experiences more convenient, but only 1 in 5 rate... more »

GCA releases speaker and theme information for Virtual Workshop & Retreat

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has planned timely, relevant and educational sessions designed for greeting card makers during its two-day Virtual Workshop & Retreat to be held Sep. 9-10, 2021. While the greeting card category is experiencing... more »

OneCoast introduces a newly redesigned website

OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.OneCoast.com, an industry marketplace originally launched in 2005. “The new OneCoast.com focuses on giving our... more »

NY NOW’s summer edition features strong attendance and order-writing

NY NOW successfully returned for its Summer 2021 edition, which reported attendance from top brands, retailers and specialty buyers from around the world for its in-person market. An additional 100 brands are also featured through... more »

Atlanta Apparel wraps up co-located markets

Atlanta Apparel’s first-ever combination of its Atlanta Apparel market, World of Prom & Social Occasion and VOW | New World of Bridal markets, which ran collectively Aug. 2-7, inspired buyers preparing for a busy season ahead as recovery continues and created opportunity for new business... more »

NY NOW launches SF NOW, a new west coast regional market

NY NOW, announced the launch of SF NOW, a new regional market that extends NY NOW to the West Coast. SF NOW will co-locate with *NOTED, The Greeting Card Expo at the unique and vibrant... more »

Dallas Men’s Show experiences a 200% increase in attendance

The summer 2021 Dallas Men’s Show, held at Dallas Market Center, was the largest in the show’s history and included more than 700 brands showcased to buyers from 40 states. The recent show, held July... more »

NY NOW shares the winners of summer 2021 awards

NY NOW announced the winners of the Summer 2021 NY NOW Awards. Winners and finalists for the Summer 2021 edition of the NY NOW Awards were announced at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New... more »