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Dallas Market Center receives 2021 Trailblazer Award
Dallas Market Center, the B2B marketplace welcoming buyers from across the country, received the 2021 Trailblazer Award during the annual TSNN Awards presented by Trade Show News Network on Dec. 2 at a gala event... more »
NRF economist says holiday shopping could beat forecast
The 2021 holiday season appears to be on track to exceed the National Retail Federation’s forecast for record spending despite supply chain disruptions, inflation and challenges like the new COVID-19 omicron variant, Jack Kleinhenz, chief... more »
Retail shop owner gifts store to long-time employee
Yes, the holiday spirit is alive and well! The owner of Dog Krazy, a Virginia-based business that focuses on natural pet foods, pet accessories and toys, has gifted one of its stores to an employee.... more »
Museum Store Sunday experiences support from local communities
Museum Store Sunday, held Sunday, Nov. 28, experienced support from local communities surrounding cultural institutions around the globe. Susan Tudor, director of retail operations at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, and co-chair of... more »
NPD Groups shares that U.S. retail sales reach near pre-pandemic levels
Before the month of December began, U.S. sales revenue for discretionary general merchandise in 2021 had already reached 100% of the highest level reached in 2019 and 98% of the 2020 peak. According to The NPD... more »
Las Vegas Market refines gift offerings
Las Vegas Market continues to refine its gift offerings with seven new, expanded and relocated showrooms debuting Jan. 23-27, 2022, at World Market Center Las Vegas. Representing diverse verticals including accessories, décor, handmade, housewares, seasonal... more »
Coral & Blue Paper Co. helps support a mission in Africa
Coral & Blue Paper Co., a children's stationery company, is on a mission to encourage gratitude, thoughtfulness and creativity by helping continue the tradition of writing Thank You notes. After forging a relationship with a... more »
GCA names its new president
Greeting Card Association (GCA) has named Amy McAnarney, vice president/general manager at Hallmark Cards, as its new president following the organization’s 2021 Annual Workshop & Retreat. McAnarney previously served as vice president and treasurer of... more »
IMC completes Atlanta NEXT home décor transformation in Winter 2022
International Market Centers (IMC) marks a major capital and strategic investment milestone with the Winter 2022 completion of its multi-market Atlanta NEXT transformation of the AmericasMart Atlanta home décor offerings. An additional 60,000+ square feet... more »
Dallas Market Center’s January Total Home & Gift Market delivers new and expanded showrooms
Dallas Market Center, the marketplace welcoming a record number of new buyers from across the country, is setting the stage for the first market of the year, Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 5-11, 2022.... more »
JuniperMarket offers a phased preview for more than 30,000 select buyers
JuniperMarket enters the penultimate stage of its new B2B e-commerce marketplace, and has offered a phased preview for more than 30,000 select buyers to source from the site’s more than one million gift and home... more »
NRF reports nearly 180 million Americans shopped Thanksgiving weekend
Nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers... more »
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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