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IHGF Delhi Fair goes virtual with its Autumn 2020 50th edition
IHGF Delhi Fair (India) is heading towards its 50th edition – as a virtual show, held November 4-9, 2020. Setting a new order for sourcing, the previous edition of the fair, the first on a virtual platform garnered an overwhelming response with visits from approximately 4150 overseas buyers from 1... READ MORE »
Gift for Life donates nearly $7,000
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced that its third annual Text-to-Give campaign raised nearly $7,000 for A Sister’s Gift Women’s Center (ASG), the first stand-alone HIV/AIDS agency in Dallas serving women (aged 13+) and their ... READ MORE »
Christmasworld, Paperworld and Ambiente merge together for April event
The Ambiente, Christmasworld and Paperworld trade fairs will be held as a joint event under the name International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition in Frankfurt am Main from April 17-20, 2021 as a one-off. This live event will be supplemented by targeted digital offerings from the Consumer Go... READ MORE »
Messe Frankfurt revamps spring 2021 schedule
As a result of the course taken by the pandemic, Messe Frankfurt will not be holding any of its own physical trade fairs at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds between January and March 2021. The company is revamping its spring trade fair calendar to focus on new synergies and new digital offerings. ... READ MORE »
ASTRA announces interim president
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) Board of Directors announced a change in the association’s leadership. Sue Warfield has been promoted to interim president of ASTRA, effective immediately. Kim Mosley was the previous president of ASTRA and is no longer employed by the or... READ MORE »
Thinking of You Week celebrates joy
When virtually everything goes virtual, the tangible becomes more meaningful. When you can’t give loved ones a hug in person, or even shake hands with a colleague, distance feels hard to span. And while distance may make the heart grow fonder, it also makes the heart feel lonely and weary. Humans ... READ MORE »
High Point Market releases details on its TrendWatch program
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its exclusive TrendWatch program will highlight 120+ products from more than 70 exhibitors through a series of half-hour CEU-accredited webinars and a free digital “flip book” in advance of Fall 2020 High Point Market, running Oct. 13-21, 2020. ... READ MORE »
Snoop Dogg Card
The Snoop Dogg Card from Tay Ham includes one blank folded notecard enclosed in a Kraft envelope. This card is Made in the USA and offers a great way to say hello, for any reason! ... READ MORE »
Thinking of You Week begins September 21
Greeting Card Association (GCA) is ready for the Thinking of You Week, which runs Sep. 21-27, 2020. GCA released the following statement regarding this annual event: "We are excited that retailers around the world are supporting the week with events in their store, and once again our partners P... READ MORE »
Consumers celebrate Halloween despite COVID-19
Like many holidays this year, Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The autumnal holiday may look a little different this year, but consumers are finding ways to safely mark the occasion. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annua... READ MORE »
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