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The AIDS Walk New York goes live in one month
NY NOW released information detailing the virtual AIDS Walk New York that will take place on Sunday, June 7. NY NOW is proud to continue to support Gift For Life and DIFFA's commitment to the fight against AIDS. During this health crisis, the AIDS Walk New York has been re-imagined and will take pl... READ MORE »
Atlanta Apparel extends partnership with the Boutique Hub through 2021
The Boutique Hub and Atlanta Apparel stated that they will continue and extend their partnership through 2021 by again co-hosting the Boutique Summit in 2021 and adding special programming for the October Atlanta Apparel Market. The fourth annual Boutique Summit, originally scheduled for the June 20... READ MORE »
Rex Ray Gift Book
Rex Ray Gift Book from Chronicle Books celebrates the life, work, and legacy of iconic San Francisco fine artist Rex Ray. Specialty retailers can offer this to shoppers seeking a unique item that reflects a love of art. ... READ MORE »
Maine illustrator uses art to help flatten the curve
Maine illustrator Jessica Esch, co-founder of Shinebolt, uses art to help flatten the curve by encouraging people to stay home, wear a mask and support and thank essential workers. She is following state guidelines and her own conscience. Social distancing hasn’t stopped her from being out in the ... READ MORE »
ReedPop takes BookExpo and BookCon virtual this May
ReedPop, the producer of pop culture events, announced that BookExpo and BookCon are going virtual with a full slate of free online programming to take place on May 26-31, the originally scheduled week of BookExpo and BookCon 2020. BookExpo Online 2020 will offer the marquee programming that atte... READ MORE »
U.S. toy industry experiences +7.6% growth in the first quarter of 2020
The U.S. toy industry saw dollar sales increase by $256 million to $3.6 billion in the first quarter from January 2020 through March 2020, a 7.6% increase over the same time period last year*. While Easter, which occurred a week earlier this year than it did in 2019, may have been responsible for... READ MORE »
Greeting Card Association releases names of the Noted @ *Noted winners
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of the second annual Noted @ *Noted Awards during *Noted: A Virtual Event on May 1. While COVID-19 caused the GCA to cancel *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo in San Francisco this year, the community was able to come together and celebrate the w... READ MORE »
DM Merchandising launches Care Cover Collection of protective masks
DM Merchandising launched its Care Cover Collection of protective masks for kids, adults and matching hand sanitizers in a caddy. Wearing face cover not only protects yourself, but those around you and in your community. The Care Cover Protective Masks are designed to safely cover nose and ... READ MORE »
IHA releases letter to the industry
The International Housewares Association (IHA), located in Rosemont, Illinois, released a letter to the industry, which discusses the hard-hit home and housewares industry and changes in consumer behavior that should be taken into consideration as the industry emerges from COVID-19. Dear ... READ MORE »
Clarion Events launches Pay It Forward Fund
The Clarion Events family of gift and souvenir events launched a new program – the Pay It Forward Fund. With the world facing the effects of COVID-19 there has been an impact on many businesses in the gift and souvenir industry. The Pay It Forward Fund will be a full-circle opportunity to help the... READ MORE »
