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Dallas Market Center hires VP of business development, design

Marketing veteran Theresa O’Dea has joined Dallas Market Center as vice president of business development and design. In her new role, O’Dea is responsible for buyer delivery and the... more »

Julie McCallum named publisher; Abby McGarry joins as editorial director

Great American Media Services has appointed Julie McCallum to retail group publisher, taking the helm of Gift Shop® Plus, Stationery Trends and Lawn & Garden Retailer. Certainly, McCallum is... more »

Sullivans Brands founder dies

Marian Sullivan, founder of gift and home décor company Sullivans Brands, has died. According to the company, Sullivan was an innovator, visionary, philanthropist and inductee into the 2021 South Dakota Hall of Fame. Her unique... more »

Gift for Life expands board of directors

Gift for Life, a national charitable organization in the gift, stationery and home décor industries, added seven new members to its 25-member board of directors. The new members are: Alana Branston of Emerald, Kelly Bristol... more »

Gift for Life welcomes new board leadership

Gift for Life, a national charitable organization in the gift, stationery and home décor industries, named new leadership for its board of directors, with Ari Lowenstein of Emergent Workshop serving as chair through 2025. Along... more »

IMC names chief digital officer

International Market Centers (IMC) hired seasoned digital executive Mark Crowther as its chief digital officer. According to IMC, Crowther brings with him more than 25 years of experience transforming how... more »

IMC makes changes to executive, senior leadership teams

International Market Centers (IMC) made changes to its executive and senior leadership teams, with Dorothy Belshaw promoted into the new role of executive vice president and chief growth officer, and longtime IMC employees Karen Olson,... more »

Mud Pie appoints executive VP of operations, supply chain

Mud Pie named Paul Limbaugh its new executive vice president of operations and supply chain. In this newly created role, Limbaugh will oversee distribution center strategy and operations, overseas freight... more »