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Las Vegas Design Center hosts educational October events
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) has announced its October events calendar, including four educational, celebratory and fundraising events at World Market Center Las Vegas. The four events happening at LVDC are an IDS-hosted session on 10/4, a women’s educational and networking event on 10/6, an art... READ MORE »
New POS hardware from Shopify empowers brick and mortar retailers
The new Shopify retail hardware, POS Go, is giving retailers of any size innovative hardware to deliver new shopping experiences and meet consumers wherever they are—and however they like to shop. With POS Go, merchants can close the sale anywhere, while viewing detailed product information, cust... READ MORE »
AmericasMart Atlanta Fall Cash & Carry delivers immediate fall and holiday inventory
International Market Centers (IMC) Fall Cash & Carry event runs November 1-3 at AmericasMart Atlanta, offering retailers and designers access to immediate sourcing from 350+ gift, home and apparel showrooms and temporary exhibitors in Buildings 1, 2 and 3. Fall Cash & Carry is the final imme... READ MORE »
Halloween spending returns to pre-pandemic levels
Participation in Halloween-related activities will resume to pre-pandemic levels, with 69% of consumers planning to celebrate the holiday this year, up from 65% in 2021 and comparable to 68% in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & An... READ MORE »
Toy of the Year Awards celebrate top toys and games
After two years of celebrating virtually, hundreds from the toy community reunited in Dallas Sept. 20 for the much-anticipated Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration, where the top toys and games of the year were named. Hosted by The Toy Foundation (TTF), the awards program recognizes th... READ MORE »
Christmasworld and Ambiente expand global sourcing with simultaneous trade fairs
In the sourcing area of Christmasworld and Ambiente, which takes place simultaneously for the first time, trade visitors will find a unique spectrum of international producers on the largest sourcing platform outside China. By having the two fairs in parallel, a global range of Ambiente Dining, Livi... READ MORE »
Gift For Life and GHTA launch 30 for 30 campaign to benefit World Central Kitchen
Gift for Life announced a partnership with GHTA (Gift & Home Trade Association) to host a “30 for 30” fundraising campaign during this year’s GHTA Annual Conference, September 21 -23, in Tampa, FL. All funds raised will benefit World Central Kitchen’s programs addressing food insecurity ... READ MORE »
Toronto Market Week bringing three shows under one roof
Buyers and retailers will be able to source products in fashion, gift, home decor and home goods under one roof in early 2023, when Toronto Market Week comes to The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The event – created through a partnership with Newcom Media and SHOW T.O. – will f... READ MORE »
World mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
The stationery industry the world over is mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Many card publishers, retailers and trade suppliers from across the globe have joined in paying tribute to Her Majesty The Queen. The Queen's 70 years of dedicated service is memorialized by Progressive Gree... READ MORE »
GCA Virtual Workshop & Retreat will take place September 22 & 23, 2022
The 2022 Workshop & Retreat will be a two-day virtual event on September 22nd and 23rd and open to all, with discounted registration for GCA members. Since 1988, the greeting card industry has come together each year to connect, learn, network, and gain new perspectives. This year’s theme,�... READ MORE »
