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Gift for Life to kick off 2024 fundraising at Atlanta Market events

2024 fundraising for Gift for Life — the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ national charitable organization — will begin at the winter 2024 Atlanta Market, with two activities tied to the new World Central Kitchen (WCK) Cookbook and special connection with the market’s Opening Nig... READ MORE »

Photo courtesy of Pantone Color Institute.

‘Peach Fuzz’ named 2024 Pantone Color of the Year

[caption id="attachment_27843" align="alignnone" width="2400"] Photo courtesy of Pantone Color Institute.[/caption] Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year. Peach Fuzz is a nurturing, velvety and gentle peach tone "whose all-embracing spirit enrich... READ MORE »

NY NOW marks 100th anniversary

NY NOW, owned by Emerald Holding, the largest, is preparing for its 100th anniversary with the upcoming 2024 winter market. According to show executives, at the center of this commemoration will be enhancements aimed at providing an even more collaborative and immersive experience for the thousan... READ MORE »

Thanksgiving holiday weekend sees record number of shoppers

A record 200.4 million consumers shopped over the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, surpassing last year’s record of 196.7 million, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure... READ MORE »

Boston International, Mangiacotti establish collaboration

Boston International, distributors of IHR napkins and a seasonal home décor line, launched their new lifestyle branding and a creative collaboration with Mangiacotti, a naturally plant-based home fragrance and personal care company. With this collaboration, the companies will provide creative cr... READ MORE »

ANDMORE introduces influencer program for Las Vegas Market

ANDMORE will launch “The (A) List” — a new multi-modal influencer program centered on amplifying design and retail trends through the unique perspectives of designers — this January at Las Vegas Market. The (A) Listers, comprised of three established designers and industry trailblazers, s... READ MORE »

NRF survey shows top 5 gift categories for the holidays

The latest survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics shows the top items consumers are shopping for throughout the season, including the most popular toys. [caption id="attachment_87994" align="alignright" width="225"] Joyful Plush Tree. Mon Ami.[/caption] ... READ MORE »

Just Got 2 Have It! founder Barbara Knight dies

Gifts and lifestyle wholesaler Just Got 2 Have It! has shared its founder Barbara Knight passed away Nov. 16 following a battle with leukemia. [caption id="attachment_87992" align="alignright" width="240"] Barbara Knight[/caption] "Barbara and Just Got 2 Have It! are synonymous in many circles... READ MORE »

Andy Meehan named president of GCA board

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) appointed Andy Meehan, consultant to Designer Greetings, as its new president. Meehan succeeds Amy McAnarney of Hallmark, who served as president from 2021 to 2023. The transition in leadership took place at the annual GCA Workshop + Retreat. During her term, M... READ MORE »

USPS loses $6.5B in 2023, Keep US Posted calls to end postage hikes

Nonprofit advocacy group Keep US Posted warned that postage rate hikes are contributing to the U.S. Postal Service’s mounting losses after the USPS announced a loss of $6.5 billion for the fiscal year 2023 — the same year it was projected to break even under Postmaster General DeJoy’s Deliveri... READ MORE »

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