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Studio M launches changes to wholesale sales model
Studio M, a leading provider of artful home and garden products, announced changes to its wholesale sales model. The company has created a new in-house sales team with the goal of providing best-in-class service to its independent retailer customers. With changes to their product development stra... READ MORE »
Kurt S. Adler celebrates 75 years of business
While serving in the U.S. Army, Kurt Adler worked in the procurement department securing necessary goods from all over the world. In the army, he was taught logistics and how to source merchandise. Kurt S. Adler, Inc., as we know it, began after the end of World War II, when Kurt brought these skill... READ MORE »
January retail sales show strong increase
Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into the new year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “January’s retail sales numbers reflect a very strong start for consumers and retaile... READ MORE »
Trinket Trays
Trinket Trays from Mud Pie offer a stylish gift option for any loved one! The ceramic trinket dish arrives with two pairs of stud earrings or two rings with pearl or rhinestone details. ... READ MORE »
Paperworld India reschedules to March 2022
Organizers have rescheduled Paperworld India, Corporate Gifts Show and Interior Lifestyle India presented by Ambiente India, originally slated for Mar. 11-13, 2021, was rescheduled for Mar. 3-5, 2022. The beginning of 2021 has witnessed new developments in India’s fight against COVID-19. As the c... READ MORE »
People of Play hosts virtual event for toy and game industry
People of Play (POP), formerly CHITAG, celebrates the official launch of its website and interactive POP database with POP into Spring week, Mar. 1-5, 2021. The virtual program epitomizes the organization's mission of celebrating and empowering toy and game innovation in all industry segments worldw... READ MORE »
Interior designer awards accepting applications
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) are accepting applications for the seventh annual ANDYZ design awards through Apr. 30 with specially-priced “early bird” submissions available through March 31. Winner... READ MORE »
Gift for Life announces new board leadership
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced a transition in leadership, effective immediately, following the election of new officers. Cole Daugherty takes over as chair of the board, replacing Matthew Katzenson who served in that role since 2017; and Ari L... READ MORE »
U.S. juvenile products industry grows 6.5% in 2020
Dollar sales for the U.S. juvenile products industry reached $7.35 billion in 2020, an increase of 6.5% over 2019, according to The NPD Group. Units grew by 1.8% and the average retail price of $18.21 increased by 4.6% over the prior year. Six out of the seven categories within juvenile products exp... READ MORE »
Teacher Magnet Frame
The Teacher Magnet Frame from Mud Pie is a gift option that will let individuals show appreciation to those who continuously give so much to help the children! The wooden frame features printed handmade parchment paper matting and a printed wood magnet to hold a photo. ... READ MORE »
