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First quarter results show economy is slowing, consumers still spending

Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz reports. “The U.S. economy lost some spring in its step during the first quarter as the pace of growth declined... READ MORE »

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Mud Pie debuts Hanukkah collection

[caption id="attachment_28334" align="alignright" width="200"] Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.[/caption] Mud Pie debuted a Hanukkah collection for the fall/holiday 2024 season with home and kids’ gift items. The collection, which is now available for purchase by retailers, features 18 home décor an... READ MORE »

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DEMDACO purchases Studio M

DEMDACO purchased the Studio M brand, which is composed of an array of artful home and garden décor made in the U.S. The acquisition comes after Studio M announced it will cease operations in April 2024.  DEMDACO will begin manufacturing and distributing the products of Studio M later this year... READ MORE »

Exhibitors confirmed for Las Vegas Market

The Gift & Home Temporary Exhibits at Las Vegas Market provides access to  products with a showcase of some 400 brands, in six easy-to-shop categories, in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas from July 28 – 31. [caption id="attachment_28317" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo court... READ MORE »

GHTA opens nominations for Young Executive of the Year Award

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), an industry non-profit trade association, opened nominations for the fourth Annual Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award. The industry lost a dear friend to many when Corzine died in May 2021. Corzine cofounded Young Gift Executives (YGE) i... READ MORE »

Formal Markets to host Mon Cheri Academy webinars through July

Formal Markets continues its year-long educational series with Mon Cheri Academy, which include virtual, monthly sessions through July. The sessions lead up to the in-person Mon Cheri Academy at Formal Markets in Las Vegas, on Aug. 10, 2024. “ANDMORE’s exclusive partnership with Mon Cheri ... READ MORE »

nora fleming unveils new ‘mini’ additions

nora fleming launched two new additions to its collection: the “happy fry-day! mini” and “slice, slice, baby! mini.” [caption id="attachment_28309" align="alignright" width="275"] slice, slice, baby! mini. nora fleming.[/caption] These pieces are available to retailers starting May 1 a... READ MORE »

Just Got 2 Have It! expands in Atlanta

Just Got 2 Have It! will expand for Atlanta Market with showrooms in locations on the 17th Floor of Building 2 in AmericasMart. Just Got 2 Have It’s Lifestyle brands will now be presented in one location, showroom 1700 near the elevators; its Gift Division Brands will be presented in the existi... READ MORE »

ANDMORE names Jon Pertchik as CEO, Dorothy Belshaw as president

ANDMORE appointed Jonathan Pertchik as CEO and promoted Dorothy Belshaw to president. Pertchik succeeds Bob Maricich, who founded ANDMORE — formerly International Market Centers (IMC) — in 2011. Maricich will now assume the role of executive chairman of the board. [caption id="attachment_2... READ MORE »

Gift for Life raises $21K for hunger relief

Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team, in partnership with home manufacturers and market-makers, raised more than $21,000 for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief programs through its Party with a Purpose event at the Spring 2024 High Point Market. “Our third edition of Party ... READ MORE »

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