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Gift + Stationery Week kicks off with 40 Under 40 celebration

An exciting week of free programming is on tap during the first annual Gift + Stationery Week, Aug. 16-19. Through this event, Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends will provide retail professionals the opportunity to... more »

GCA shares details on its 2021 Workshop & Retreat schedule

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced that Marcus Bullock, CEO and founder of Flikshop will be the opening keynote speaker at the  2021 Workshop & Retreat, Sep. 9-10, 2021. "Marcus Bullock is an entrepreneur, justice reform advocate, and... more »

Gift Shop Plus editor talks trends in LVM webinar

Las Vegas Market co-hosted the Editor’s Choice! Favorite Gift Finds & Trends Coming webinar on July 20, 2021. This event featured Julie McCallum, editorial director for Gift Shop Plus, and Sarah Schwartz, editor-in-chief for Stationery... more »

Faire Summer Market reports top trending products during event

Last week Faire concluded its Summer Market. Faire’s virtual trade show event delivered positive results and was even more successful than its Winter Market, held in February. Independent retailers and brands came together from across... more »

HABA FAMILYGROUP acquires specialty online retailer Bella Luna Toy

HABA FAMILYGROUP has acquired specialty online retailer Bella Luna Toys and Oompa, expanding its e-commerce footprint in the U.S. HABA FAMILYGROUP and Bella Luna both share the same vision of supporting families and children with... more »

Retailers prepare for staffing shortages this holiday season

In June, the National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a revised annual forecast for 2021 that expects retail sales will increase to more than $4.44 trillion as a recovery continues from the pandemic. Even with this... more »

IMC Fall Design Week returns to AmericasMart and ADAC this September 

For a third consecutive year, AmericasMart and the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) are collaborating to create the Southeast’s dual-venue design shopping destination, Sep. 20-23 in Atlanta. This even features product selections from leading home décor, lifestyle, furniture and rug brands. Fall Design Week at AmericasMart will run Sep.... more »

Alene Candles expands New Hampshire operations

Alene Candles, a full-service contract and private-label candle manufacturers, is expanding its New Hampshire operations with the opening of a new warehouse facility in Amherst, New Hampshire. The new facility will add 12 new positions... more »