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IHA launches news and information platform and welcomes Sean Daly to its team

International Housewares Association (IHA) launched HomePage News, the Home + Housewares Business Authority to provide the industry with an independent news and information platform, and welcomes Sean Daly as vice president, member and buyer relations.... more »

NRF and leading business, labor groups launch coalition supporting bipartisan infrastructure investment

The National Retail Federation (NRF) joins the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AFL-CIO, Business Roundtable, the National Association of Manufacturers, the Bipartisan Policy Center, North America’s Building Trades Unions, as well as over 20 business and... more »

Atlanta Market selects winners of People’s Choice Award

Atlanta Market announced that three of its 40 summer 2021 Market Snapshot program finalists — Adama, for its Nuria Rug, Foil Décor, for its 9x13 Red Foil Pan and Annie Selke, for its Mod Cabin Quilt... more »

Atlanta Apparel presents large brand collection this August

Atlanta Apparel’s August edition is pacing to present its largest-ever brand collection with the expansion of existing showrooms and temporary exhibits and the introduction of a fresh shopping destination presented by the Boutique Hub. New... more »

Gift for Life welcomes Sarah Mount of Juniper by IMC as new board member

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, announced that Sarah Mount, of Juniper by International Market Centers (IMC), has joined its board of directors. Sarah Mount As Vice... more »

Lovepop opens a new store in Boston’s Harvard Square

Lovepop, a designer of pop-up cards and gifts, opens a brand new store in Boston’s Harvard Square, marking the fourth location in the company’s hometown and the fifth new retail opening in the U.S. since... more »

The Greeting Card Association names 2021 Louie Award winners

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) celebrated excellence in greeting cards at its 32nd Annual Louie Awards ceremony, where winners of the prestigious awards were announced. A total of 544 cards in 36 categories were whittled... more »

Gift and Home Trade Association secures Will Bowen as keynote speaker for annual conference

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) announced the keynote speakers for its Annual Conference to be held online Nov. 3-4, 2021. Keynote Speaker Will Bowen will be the keynote speaker at the virtual Annual... more »