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HKTDC hosts month-long Spring Virtual Expo
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted business activity across the globe, with hundreds of exhibitions worldwide being postponed or even canceled, depriving many companies across the board of opportunities to promote themselves. Adapting to this new reality, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HK... READ MORE »
Classy Art gives away face mask to customers
Classy Art has sourced and is giving away free disposable masks to retailers during a time of need. As the situation with COVID–19 is extremely dynamic, Classy Art continues to make decisions that are grounded in care for its community, customers, vendors, and employees. “At the onset of ... READ MORE »
IHA issues letter from its president
In a recent letter from Derek Miller, International Housewares Association (IHA) detailed how it is providing services to the home and housewares industry. Since 1938, the International Housewares Association has provided services to the home + housewares industry primarily through our trade show,... READ MORE »
You’re Cute Greeting Card
The You're Cute Pug Card from Inkwell Cards is not only adorable, its fitting for any pug or dog enthusiast! The illustration depicts the "cute" message and offers individuals a way to let someone know how they feel. ... READ MORE »
IndieMe launches Virtual Expo
IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft, announced its first Virtual Expo, which will be held from June 3-9, 2020*. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 22 years in the handcrafted wholesale industry marketing and managing th... READ MORE »
The Whitehurst Company offers drop ship program to retailers
As COVID-19 continues to halt the normal process of wholesale and retail daily processes, The Whitehurst Company has launched a special drop ship program to the brick-and-mortar retailers with an online presence in the gift industry. "Our main focus during this health crisis, is to facilitate... READ MORE »
Sullivan donates 100% of profits from new artwork to help small businesses
Sullivan, Inc., a designer and marketer of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware, and seasonal holiday decorations, announced 100% of the profits from a special-edition, customizable artwork print will be donated to helping small businesses across the United States. As the CO... READ MORE »
Cardthartic splits online consumer sales with brick-and-mortar stores
Cardthartic announced that, since social distancing started taking effect March 13, 2020, and store closures began, the card publisher has been splitting its online consumer sales with the brick and mortar stores that carry the company’s lines. Using the subject line “Payday!” on its email to ... READ MORE »
NRF says stopping the virus remains key to restoring sound economy
In the April issue of the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Monthly Economic Review, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says the coronavirus pandemic “has triggered shocks” – but that the underlying economy is sound. “How quickly the country gets a handle on containing the virus will det... READ MORE »
Be-Leaf in Yourself Notebook
The Be-Leaf in Yourself Notebook from Amy Zhang is part of a notebook set. Each notebook contains 40 blank pages with a square spine and rounded corners and makes a great gift option for retailers. ... READ MORE »
