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Greeting Card Association announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced changes to its Board of Directors and Advisory Board for 2022-2023. These changes were approved by a vote of GCA’s membership and went into effect on October 1, 2022. Brad Woods of Maginating in Kirkwood, Missouri, joins the Board of Directors a... READ MORE »

New wholesale marketplace launched for independent retailers

Indie & Main is a curated boutique wholesale marketplace representing a select group of vendors in gift, home, fashion and consumables to independent retailers. “Just as the name itself refers to, at Indie & Main, our heart is on main street,” says Majda Rensberger, CEO of Indie & M... READ MORE »

Christmasworld and Ambiente expand global sourcing with simultaneous trade fairs

In the sourcing area of Ambiente and Christmasworld, which takes place simultaneously for the first time, trade visitors will find a unique spectrum of international producers on the largest sourcing platform outside China. By having the two fairs in parallel, a global range of Ambiente Dining, Livi... READ MORE »

Better Homes & Gardens announces 2023 Color of the Year

Better Homes & Gardens has announced Canyon Ridge as the brand’s second annual selection for Color of the Year. A subtle spin on terracotta, the color is described by BHG editors as “skews more sunbaked clay than cayenne pepper, for a near neutral ideal on walls. The warm tone in... READ MORE »

Las Vegas Design Center hosts educational October events

Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) has announced its October events calendar, including four educational, celebratory and fundraising events at World Market Center Las Vegas. The four events happening at LVDC are an IDS-hosted session on 10/4, a women’s educational and networking event on 10/6, an art... READ MORE »

New POS hardware from Shopify empowers brick and mortar retailers

The new Shopify retail hardware, POS Go, is giving retailers of any size innovative hardware to deliver new shopping experiences and meet consumers wherever they are—and however they like to shop. With POS Go, merchants can close the sale anywhere, while viewing detailed product information, cust... READ MORE »

AmericasMart Atlanta Fall Cash & Carry delivers immediate fall and holiday inventory

International Market Centers (IMC) Fall Cash & Carry event runs November 1-3 at AmericasMart Atlanta, offering retailers and designers access to immediate sourcing from 350+ gift, home and apparel showrooms and temporary exhibitors in Buildings 1, 2 and 3. Fall Cash & Carry is the final imme... READ MORE »

Halloween spending returns to pre-pandemic levels

Participation in Halloween-related activities will resume to pre-pandemic levels, with 69% of consumers planning to celebrate the holiday this year, up from 65% in 2021 and comparable to 68% in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & An... READ MORE »

Toy of the Year Awards celebrate top toys and games

After two years of celebrating virtually, hundreds from the toy community reunited in Dallas Sept. 20 for the much-anticipated Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration, where the top toys and games of the year were named. Hosted by The Toy Foundation (TTF), the awards program recognizes th... READ MORE »

Christmasworld and Ambiente expand global sourcing with simultaneous trade fairs

In the sourcing area of Christmasworld and Ambiente, which takes place simultaneously for the first time, trade visitors will find a unique spectrum of international producers on the largest sourcing platform outside China. By having the two fairs in parallel, a global range of Ambiente Dining, Livi... READ MORE »

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