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Old World Christmas celebrates 45 years
Old World Christmas is celebrating its 45th year as a provider of exquisite, handcrafted glass ornaments. Since its inception in 1979, the company has aimed to uphold a tradition of craftsmanship, quality and timeless holiday elegance helping to create memories around the world. To celebrate 45 y... READ MORE »
NRF: Inflation and interest rates remain key
Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation (NRF). “With the U.S. economy’s strength resting heavily on household spending, all eyes ... READ MORE »
nora fleming set to raise more than $1M for St. Jude
nora fleming, the brand known for its unique and collectible serveware and minis, is on track to donate a sum of more than $1 million to support the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital when the six-year partnership culminates this spring. [caption id="attachment_86137" al... READ MORE »
ANDMORE’S Danielle Hall named Corporate Citizenship Rising Star
Danielle Hall, ANDMORE’s vice president of IT backoffice and operations applications, was named a “Rising Star” in the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2024 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Awards. [caption id="attachment_88859" align="alignright" width="407"] Danielle Hall at the Atlanta Busines... READ MORE »
Spring Market brings seasonal buying to Atlanta this March
Spring Market at AmericasMart Atlanta offers buyers another opportunity to continue beginning-of-year and seasonal buying with access to Open Year-Round showrooms plus additional market-only showrooms, as well as education and networking opportunities, March 4-6. “On the heels of a successful J... READ MORE »
Dave Savula joins Dallas Market Center
Industry veteran Dave Savula joined Dallas Market Center as executive vice president of leasing. [caption id="attachment_88891" align="alignright" width="288"] Dave Savula[/caption] Savula is responsible for growth strategy and permanent showroom leasing in gift, home décor/design and lightin... READ MORE »
Greeting Card Association reveals 35th annual Louie Awards finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced finalists from the industry’s 35th annual Louie Awards competition. This year’s contest saw 1,229 greeting cards entered from 228 companies in 57 categories — overall entries were up 21% over 2023 with a 40% increase in the number of entering c... READ MORE »
Studio M to close its doors
After 35 years in business, outdoor décor and gift brand Studio M will cease operations in April 2024. In an email sent to customers, the company said the decision is the result of enduring financial hardships, further intensified by the challenges of the pandemic. “It has been an incredible j... READ MORE »
New gift trade show coming to Michigan in 2025
Great Lakes Promotions, a Michigan event company, unveiled a new wholesale venue to the gift industry, the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show. The event will be open to buyers, owners & decision makers on Feb. 25-27, 2025, at the Kalamazoo Convention Center located at 2900 Lake St. Kalamazo... READ MORE »
Abrupt changes, uncertain future for Crane & Co. amid possible purchase
By Sarah Schwartz | Editor-in-Chief The Albany Business Review and Times-Union report that WP Strategic Holdings is purchasing Crane & Co. from the also just-acquired Mohawk Fine Papers — and currently lists Crane on its site's about page. "In principle we have a deal," Todd Kletter, managi... READ MORE »
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