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NRF says economy is not in recession and continues to watch inflation
The National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz shared that despite two consecutive quarters of decline, the U.S. economy still does not appear to be in a recession and remains unlikely to enter one this year. “Back-to-back contractions have heightened fear of a recession, b... READ MORE »
Gift for Life and NY NOW partner for two-part fundraising campaign
Gift for Life has partnered with NY NOW to host Together NOW – a two-pronged fundraising campaign – with $1 per order exhibitor donations and proceeds from an art auction – benefiting World Central Kitchen (WCK) during the Summer Market, Aug. 14-17, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in ... READ MORE »
GCA offers options for its annual Workshop & Retreat
The Greeting Card Association announced it will offer options for its Workshop & Retreat, a two-day virtual event being held Sep. 22-23, 2022. This year's theme is Many Voices, One Community. This year participants can join in virtually and in-person. Here are details outlining the Workshop &... READ MORE »
Nine GCA members celebrate 40 Under 40 honors
During a reception at the Las Vegas Market on Sunday, July 24, 2022, 40 young professionals were honored with Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends magazines. The 40 Under 40 Awards celebrate the next generation of gift industry extraordinaries inc... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market continues attendance growth
Las Vegas Market continues its upward recovery trajectory with growth in retail and designer attendance, brand offerings and programming as it returned to its traditional timing, July 24-28, 2022. “Las Vegas Market’s delivery of the experiences that buyers love – unique must-have product, t... READ MORE »
NRF says legislation about who processes credit card transactions will help retailers
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed legislation introduced that would let retailers decide who processes credit card transactions, saying it would end practices that block competition in the payments industry and drive up costs for retailers and consumers. “Processing credit card tran... READ MORE »
DMC releases 2023 Apparel & Accessory Market dates
Dallas Market Center (DMC), has released the dates for its 2023 Apparel & Accessories Markets. The 2023 dates include a new location on the tradeshow calendar for the June edition of Apparel & Accessories Market, which will take place June 27-30, adjacent to the Total Home & Gift Market,... READ MORE »
CoolSnowGlobe hires new general manager
CoolSnowGlobes of Windsor, Vermont is pleased to announce the appointment of AnnMarie Gallo as general manager. Additionally, CoolSnowGlobes celebrates its 15th anniversary this year and is poised to continue the year-over-year growth it has seen since the inception. [caption id="attachment_20199... READ MORE »
Paper Epiphanies launches first Web3 greeting card collaboration
Greeting card publisher and concept shop, Paper Epiphanies, announced that it has launched the first of its kind Web3 card collaboration with metaverse favorite, Sad Girls Bar. This collection is the first in a permanent initiative for the company in what it is calling OG Meets Web3. “We are be... READ MORE »
LVDC and ASID name the 2022 ANDYZ Award winners
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced the nine winners across 11 ANDYZ design award categories. The year’s best projects from the Western-based interior design community were announced at the in-perso... READ MORE »
