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Shoppe Object sees successful 2026 NYC winter market
Fresh off an international expansion marked by the launch of its new bi-annual European edition in Paris, Shoppe Object, the premier curated home and gift show, returned to the Starrett-Lehigh Building Feb. 1-3 for its New York winter edition. Over 850 carefully selected brands from around the world... READ MORE »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s January data shows fourth consecutive monthly gain
Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by NRF. “Consumers demonstrated continued resilience in January, showing moderate spending growth on the heels of record-hig... READ MORE »
Reps Are Local Too launches ‘Share the Love’ initiative with 3 appreciation weeks in 2026
Reps Are Local Too announced Share the Love, a new industry-wide initiative designed to celebrate the relationships that power the gift, home and lifestyle industry. The initiative introduces three dedicated appreciation weeks in 2026, inviting retailers, vendors, and sales representatives to pause,... READ MORE »
USPS reveals 4th consecutive quarterly loss, highlighting the need to abandon DeJoy’s failing plan
Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses united in the belief that a reliable, affordable U.S. Postal Service is essential to our way of life and should be protected, again urges Postmaster Gen... READ MORE »
Record-setting attendance for first Total Home & Gift Market of 2026
[caption id="attachment_30836" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Dallas Market Center.[/caption] The January Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center welcomed record-setting attendance, with buyers arriving from across the U.S. and internationally, to be the first to s... READ MORE »
Orange Circle Studio launches Whimsocal Studios as a new house of happy brands
Orange Circle Studio unveiled Whimsocal Studios, a bold new parent company and a creative, consumer-first house of happy brands designed to bring joy, meaning and function to everyday life. Whimsocal unites Orange Circle Studio, Studio Oh! and JuJuBe under one integrated organization built around... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market Winter 2026 wraps up with strong buyer engagement, thriving industry community
The Winter 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market, held Jan. 25-29 at the World Market Center Las Vegas, wrapped up on a high note, delivering impact across the board. The refreshed branding and updated market experience generated palpable buzz from the start, and that energy carried throughout the entire... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market names Winter 2026 Snapshot People’s Choice, Best Booth Awards winners
From buyer-driven product innovation to standout visual storytelling, Las Vegas Market Winter 2026 spotlighted what’s next across home, gift and lifestyle. Buyers selected five products as Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” winners, while six exhibitors earned Best Booth Awards for exceptiona... READ MORE »
GHTA elects Amy Loewenberg as director of member relations, marketing
The Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) board announced Amy Loewenberg will join the association in the newly created role of director of member relations and marketing. [caption id="attachment_30824" align="alignright" width="300"] Amy Loewenberg[/caption] In this position, Loewenberg wi... READ MORE »
Valentine’s Day spending expected to reach new records
Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses the previous record of $27.5 billion in 2025. Shoppers are budgeting a record... READ MORE »
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