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GCA urges USPS regulator to limit stamp price increases

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) submitted comments to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) urging it to limit excessive increases for stamps and other postage and to put in place requirements to control costs and preserve mail volume. “This proceeding is a critical opportunity for the PRC... READ MORE »

VIP Home & Garden launches 2025 spring, garden products

VIP Home & Garden has released its first garden collection under its new ownership, Transpac Brands. The newly released catalog features 350 products, including new and in-stock best sellers. The 2025 Spring/Garden product launch boasts expansions in core VIP categories, while evolving th... READ MORE »

AmericasMart Atlanta gears up for summer 2024 buying events

AmericasMart Atlanta will welcome buyers worldwide to Summer 2024 Atlanta Market and Casual Market Atlanta — offering new and expanded discovery opportunities, resources from 6,000-plus product lines, education and events and added cross-category sourcing — July 15-22, according to ANDMORE. "... READ MORE »

Heart on Main Street's team traveled to Sulphur to deliver the donation. Photo courtesy of Heart on Main Street.

Heart on Main Street helps rebuild The Mix Mercantile

[caption id="attachment_28675" align="alignright" width="300"] Heart on Main Street's team traveled to Sulphur to deliver the donation. Photo courtesy of Heart on Main Street.[/caption] Partnering with The Boutique Hub and independent retailers from the Evolve 2024 conference, Heart on Main Stree... READ MORE »

Coco & Dash to launch to-the-trade showroom at Dallas Market Center

Coco & Dash is opening its new to-the-trade showroom catering exclusively to interior designers, architects and brick-and-mortar stores. Launching at the January 2025 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (Jan. 8-14), Coco & Dash To-The-Trade will be located on the first level of the Interi... READ MORE »

Summer 2024 Market Pros share Las Vegas Market trends

Market Pros, a long-standing ANDMORE influencer program, invites leading industry designers and trailblazers to share their favorite finds and market highlights in a series of social media takeovers during Las Vegas Market, July 28 – August 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas. [caption id... READ MORE »

Gift for Life extends Home vs Hunger fundraising at Las Vegas Market

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led national charitable organization, will expand its successful Home vs Hunger fundraising campaign at Summer 2024 Las Vegas Market, July 28 - Aug. 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas. This expansion marks a signific... READ MORE »

GCA’s executive director Nora Weiser departs role

Nora Weiser, executive director, is departing from her role after almost four years of leadership at the Greeting Card Association (GCA). Weiser will continue to support GCA in a consulting capacity through October 2024 to ensure a smooth leadership transition and in support of the organization's... READ MORE »

Atlanta Market names 40 Summer 2024 Market Snapshot Finalists

"People’s Choice” voting is open now through July 15 for the Summer 2024 Atlanta Market edition of Market Snapshot, a showcase of 40 new and innovative products from AmericasMart’s gift and home exhibitors. Buyers are invited to select their favorites via online voting at AtlantaMarket.com/... READ MORE »

Photo courtesy of Just Got 2 Have It!

Just Got 2 Have It! launches 13 new lines at 2024 Atlanta Summer Market

Just Got 2 Have It! will introduce thirteen new lines at the Atlanta Summer Market starting Monday, July 15. The company will showcase its expanded portfolio across two showrooms in Building 2 at AmericasMart, both located on the 17th floor. [caption id="attachment_28622" align="alignright" width... READ MORE »

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