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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 »

NYIGF Announces Staff Changes

In connection with the summer 2013 reorganization of NYIGF into four broad market collections, GLM has announced a series of personnel changes, effective immediately, for the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) team. These staffing... more »

DEMDACO Hires Top Talent To Develop 2012 Plush Line

Leawood, KS — Seeing an opportunity to expand its product offering, DEMDACO has hired Christine Lien to lead development of a plush line to be launched in January 2012. Lien joins DEMDACO in the newly... more »

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Hires COO To Lead Global Initiatives

LOS ANGELES, CA - Aubin Wilson has joined Dogeared Jewels & Gifts as the company's first COO. Dogeared, a trendsetting fashion brand creating handcrafted jewels and gifts in Los Angeles, is celebrating its 20th birthday... more »

AngelStar® Hires Experienced Consultant, Ronnie Woodard

Morgan Hill, CA – AngelStar, a leading inspirational gift company recognized for its distinctive ivory-colored inspirational products and Worry Stones™, proudly announces its recent contractual hire of Ronnie Woodard for new product development.Woodard's vast knowledge... more »

Oak Park Gets Good News On Jobs

Oak Park's unemployment rate sits well below the regional average and continues to move in the right direction as the economy slowly improves, figures provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security show.Unemployment figures in... more »

Aid To Artisans Announces Hiring Of New President

WEST HARTFORD, CT— Aid to Artisans (ATA), an international non-profit organization, has announced the appointment of a new President.Alfredo Espinosa of New York City, former Senior Director for Global Business Development at the American Museum... more »

ICON Honors Call For Submissions & Nominations

WHO: 2011 ICON HONORS, the industry's newest and most coveted honors program that celebrates superior achievement, contribution and innovation across the home and gift industry landscape. WHAT: Call for Submissions WHEN: Submissions and nominations close... more »