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ModMart names Michael Simpson as a partner
ModMart announced that Michael Simpson has joined the company as a Partner. Simpson will focus on business development, including the expansion of the ModMart Affiliate Partner program, as well as steering the overall strategy of the company, positioning it for accelerated growth in 2020. An entrep... READ MORE »
Stationery Trends opens 2020 Readership Survey
Stationery Trends has opened its 2020 Readership Survey and is seeking readers’ input. We are giving one respondent a gift card in exchange for feedback on industry-related topics covered in each issue so we can continue to provide high-quality editorial reporting on engaging topics, as well as in... READ MORE »
Frankfurt trade fairs offer optimistic outlook
The three leading international trade fairs attracted around 84,000 visitors from 163 countries to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds with numerous innovations, unusual product presentations, and a future-oriented complementary program. The slight decline in visitor numbers reflects the ongoing conso... READ MORE »
One of a Kind Show returns to theMART in April
Marking its fifth year, the Spring One of a Kind Show returns to theMART in Chicago from Apr. 24-26, 2020. The 2020 spring show highlights work in a wide range of categories and media from more than 300 artists and makers from North America and beyond. Shoppers will find everything from paintings... READ MORE »
Well-known industry reporter Marilyn Nason passes away at age 91
Veteran business reporter Marilyn Nason passed away this morning at the age of 91 following a battle with cancer. Nason, a native of Ossining, New York, followed her family into the publishing and tradeshow business, and she worked in those industries for nearly 80 years. Almost to the end, Nason wa... READ MORE »
The Knot Worldwide acquires Hitched
The Knot Worldwide, a global wedding planning company, acquired Hitched, a digital wedding planning brand in the UK, from Immediate Media Co. Launched in 1997, Hitched has helped over 1 million couples plan their weddings with extensive inspiration and ideas, planning tools and a leading vendor mar... READ MORE »
February retail imports to see larger drop amid coronavirus
With coronavirus causing longer Lunar New Year shutdowns of factories in China, imports at major U.S. retail container ports are expected to see a sharper-than-usual drop this month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associ... READ MORE »
Greeting Card Association plans to collaborate again with Book Expo
In a move to further expand opportunities for creative makers at smaller and emerging greeting card and stationery companies, the Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced plans to collaborate for the second year with Reed Exhibitions, producer of Book Expo, a business event for the book publish... READ MORE »
ICFA Casual Market plans to relocate to AmericasMart in 2023
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has voted to pursue a contract with AmericasMart to host its market events in Atlanta beginning in 2023. The move was approved by by the ICFA Board of Directors in their meeting last week. Three years of partnership with the Mart remain in I... READ MORE »
Party Like it’s 1999 Birthday Card
Party Like it's 1999 Birthday Card from Good Paper is a great way to share birthday wishes. Birthdays are all about fun and this card would be ideal for individuals who remember what it was like to enjoy the turn of the century! ... READ MORE »
