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GCA: How the stationery industry uses social media to reach consumers
Greeting cards, considered old media, are harnessing the power of new media to reach today’s consumers, according to the Greeting Card Association (GCA). “A digital platform like TikTok might seem like an unusual place for a business that deals in printed products,” says Sarah Schwartz, edi... READ MORE »
WTHRA Hall of Fame inductees to be honored at ToyFest 2023
The ToyFest Gala 2023 will see the induction of three members of the Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) Hall of Fame: Lorraine Bozeman, Carol Knight and Mark Parsons. The gala takes place at Resorts World’s nightclub, Zouk, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at 7 p.m. Additionally, ... READ MORE »
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market to host record number of exhibitors
The January Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market will break records for the number of exhibiting companies, including new exhibitors across the marketplace and the debut of THE GOODS by Brand Assembly, according to Dallas Market Center. The market takes place Jan. 10-13, 2023 with an expanded ... READ MORE »
Atlanta Apparel highlights spring/summer categories
Atlanta Apparel is highlighting spring/summer 2023 categories along with a full schedule of events and amenities and a new, optimized calendar for temporary exhibits, according to International Market Centers (IMC). Atlanta Apparel’s first market of the year runs Jan. 31–Feb. 4 at AmericasMar... READ MORE »
London Stationery Show’s LaunchPad competition goes live for 2023
London Stationery Show's LaunchPad competition is back for 2023 and aims to shine a spotlight on new, unique businesses. According to show executives, the competition gives six small business owners the opportunity to exhibit their products alongside top brands in the industry at the next edition... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits grow in winter 2023
Las Vegas Market expanded its gift and home temporary exhibits for winter 2023, filling the Expo at World Market Center with 300-plus exhibitors Jan. 29 – Feb. 1, 2023. Driving growth is 50-plus new exhibitors, brand expansions and growth in specialty categories which create a comprehensive and co... READ MORE »
Home & design highlights revealed for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
The upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will showcase new brands and collections, antiques and artisan items, special exhibits and design tastemaker appearances during the seven-day trade event. The market takes place Jan. 4-10, 2023, and will feature more than 1.5 million square feet of... READ MORE »
Anti-ageist collaboration to release age-positive birthday card range
Changing the Narrative will release an age-positive birthday card range in January 2023. The effort began in November, when the U.S. anti-ageism organization made a national call for greeting card designers as part of Changing the Narrative’s ongoing campaign to end ageism. Ten designers fro... READ MORE »
GDP growth slows, but consumer spending remains positive
Gross domestic product isn’t likely to grow as much in the final months of 2022 as it did in the third quarter, but consumer spending should remain strong even though its rapid pace is continuing to slow, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for the National Retail Federation (NRF). “The thir... READ MORE »
Viva Magenta selected as Pantone Color Institute’s Color of the Year 2023
[caption id="attachment_26211" align="aligncenter" width="351"] Pantone Color Institute Color of the Year 2023 Viva Magenta. Photo by Huge.[/caption] Pantone Color Institute named Viva Magenta its 2023 Color of the Year. According to Pantone, Viva Magenta (18-1750) is a red shade fou... READ MORE »
