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Editor Sarah Schwartz releases annual design trends A-Z
[caption id="attachment_26107" align="alignnone" width="300"] Z is for Zodiac. Pier Six Press.[/caption] Stationery Trends editor-in-chief, Sarah Schwartz, has compiled her annual design outlook in the Fall 2022 issue, available now. Her key finding: It's all about experience and mood. "Trendw... READ MORE »
West Coast port labor negotiations unlikely to be resolved in 2022
The West Coast longshore labor negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are unlikely to be resolved this year, according to the Toy Association. The talks are currently on hold over a jurisdictional dispute at a terminal ... READ MORE »
Exclusive report now available: Stationery by the Numbers
Last Spring, Stationery Trends partnered with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to be named the official publication of *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo. That event will again come to vibrant life April 27 and 28, 2023, co-located with SF NOW in the picturesque Fort Mason Center for Arts & Cultu... READ MORE »
GSMA names new president, executive board
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) swore in a new executive board, naming Richard Freeman of DM Merchandising its new president. “I have now been a member for three years (starting my fourth)," Freeman says. "The first takeaway is you get out of GSMA what you put into GSMA. If you want ... READ MORE »
High Point Market event raises $17,000 for hunger relief
The “Home vs. Hunger” event at High Point Market raised $17,700 for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief programs, according to Gift for Life, in partnership with home manufacturers and market-makers. “We can’t begin to express our gratitude to Gift for Life’s Home vs.... READ MORE »
burton + BURTON completes second school in Rwanda
burton + BURTON announced the completion of the second school in Rwanda funded by Weaving Hope. [caption id="attachment_26075" align="alignright" width="300"] The second school funded by Weaving Hope serves as both a preschool and a training center for college students to become preschool teacher... READ MORE »
Norman’s Hallmark raises $8,000 for children’s hospital fund
In conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Norman's Hallmark customers and sales associates hosted its inaugural “Squish-a-Wish” fundraiser. Norman’s Hallmark donated a portion of proceeds from every Squishmallows stuffed toy purchased in its stores and online during the 10-day e... READ MORE »
Chic holiday décor trends emerge for homes, displays
A variety of holiday décor trends have emerged for the 2022 season, including maximal mantel displays, the use of non-traditional colors and playing with proportions. From nostalgic and playful to opulent and gilded, an eye-catching holiday display is key to drawing people in. Elle Decor named 8... READ MORE »
JuniperMarket launches new curation initiative
JuniperMarket launched a new curation initiative with user-generated content designed to demonstrate the convenience and ease of shopping on a digital marketplace. The new program, an extension of JuniperMarket’s “Shop the Style” series, kicks off in partnership with two influencers — Amb... READ MORE »
MarketTime establishes partnership with Anne McGilvray & Company
Sales agency Anne McGilvray & Company selected MarketTime as its sales enablement partner. Representing more than 150 brands, more than one million products and serving all 50 states, Anne McGilvray & Company has been a leader in the gift, toy, apparel, lifestyle and publishing industries... READ MORE »
