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Stationery Trends wants to hear from retailers
Show Us Your Shop allows independent stores to share stories of business grit and determination during the pandemic. Stationery Trends seeks owners and managers insight and want to share the tales of incredible determination and creativity from all the small businesses with our readers. Ou... READ MORE »
Retail sales decline in April due to the pandemic closures
Retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Retail Federation (NRF) noted. “As predicted, retail sales were bad in April and lowe... READ MORE »
Gift for Life celebrates industry’s Gift of Giving Award
Over time, there have been 14 Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award recipients. The award, which is named for the late Bert Tonkin, industry benefactor and president of Western Exhibitors, recognizes philanthropic industry endeavors and sustained self-less efforts for industry benefit. Gift for Life c... READ MORE »
Mud Pie offers tools and support as retailers reopen
During these unusual times, Mud Pie’s primary goal remains the same — to support their retail partners. Over the past two months, the gift industry powerhouse has been helping retailers with everything from reorders to adjusted shipping dates and payment terms. Now, as stores plan their... READ MORE »
Floral Hello Card
The Floral Hello Card from Inkwell Cards is a great option for retailers who seek greeting cards for any occasion. Consumers can share sentiments to those near and far with a botanical flair. ... READ MORE »
IMC modifies format for June Atlanta Apparel Market
Following a comprehensive survey of apparel industry buyers and suppliers, International Market Centers (IMC) announced that Atlanta Apparel will resume its market calendar with all markets confirmed as scheduled beginning with the June Atlanta Apparel Market, June 10-13, 2020, at AmericasMart Atla... READ MORE »
IMC updates Summer Gift & Home Market plans
Following a comprehensive survey of its gift and home furnishings buyers and suppliers, International Market Centers (IMC) announced updates to its summer 2020 markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. IMC is postponing both markets until August, with Atlanta Market now running Aug. 13-18 and Las Vegas Mark... READ MORE »
Leader Paper Products launches A Million Thanks! campaign for essential workers
Leader Paper Products, a leading supplier of premium envelopes and other specialty paper products, has launched a community campaign, called A Million Thanks! As part of the initiative, the 119-year-old Milwaukee-based company designed and produced one million thank you cards to be given to those on... READ MORE »
Whitney Howard Designs collaborates with Connecting a Caring Community
Recently, Whitney Howard Designs collaborated with Connecting a Caring Community. In a recent letter, Lisa Schachtel Kodimer, from Connecting a Caring Community, shared her experience about the collaborative Nurses Week celebration. I am exhausted but my soul is fueled. Today Connecting a Cari... READ MORE »
IndieMe hosts first Virtual Expo this June
IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft for over 22 years, will host its first Virtual Expo from June 3-9, 2020*. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 22 years in the handcrafted wholesale industry marketing and managing the on... READ MORE »
