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Heart on Main Street donates over $20,000 to independent retailers, launches giving initiative
Heart on Main Street announced a new round of donations totaling over $20,000 to independent retailers in need and launched a new national program des... READ MORE »
*Noted Expo co-location with Las Vegas Market marks new era for stationery industry
*Noted: The Greeting Card Expo will make its Las Vegas Market debut at the July 27-31 buying event, as North America’s leading greeting card showcas... READ MORE »
Pen Paper Palooza to debut in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, will soon host its first-ever festival dedicated to the love of pens, notebooks, calligraphy and creative expression. Pen Pap... READ MORE »
Gift For Life, NY NOW partner for 2025 AIDS Walk New York
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, and NY NOW are once again fielding a ... READ MORE »
Russ Ward, partyware and stationery innovator, dies
Russ Ward (1924-2025), an innovator in the field of party goods and stationery, has died. Based on his wife's retail store, the first non-Hallmark ... READ MORE »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows March sales grew moderately amid tariff concerns
Retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines, but gains remained moderate as consumers continued to be concerned by rising tariffs... READ MORE »
Two’s Company appoints Majda Rensberger as chief strategy and brand officer
Two’s Company announced the appointment of Majda Rensberger as chief strategy and brand officer (CSBO). Rensberger brings nearly 20 years of experie... READ MORE »
Import cargo levels to drop sharply amid new tariffs and uncertainty
With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically ... READ MORE »
NRF predicts consumers to spend $23.6 billion on Easter
Consumers plan to spend a total of $23.6 billion on Easter this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... READ MORE »
Small brands urge communities to shop local amid tariff pressures
With small retailers navigating increasing expenses due to policy changes, the message is clear: the power of people prevails. "Every local sale su... READ MORE »
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