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Nine GCA members celebrate 40 Under 40 honors
During a reception at the Las Vegas Market on Sunday, July 24, 2022, 40 young professionals were honored with Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends magazines. The 40 Under 40 Awards celebrate the next generation of gift industry extraordinaries inc... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market continues attendance growth
Las Vegas Market continues its upward recovery trajectory with growth in retail and designer attendance, brand offerings and programming as it returned to its traditional timing, July 24-28, 2022. “Las Vegas Market’s delivery of the experiences that buyers love – unique must-have product, t... READ MORE »
NRF says legislation about who processes credit card transactions will help retailers
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed legislation introduced that would let retailers decide who processes credit card transactions, saying it would end practices that block competition in the payments industry and drive up costs for retailers and consumers. “Processing credit card tran... READ MORE »
DMC releases 2023 Apparel & Accessory Market dates
Dallas Market Center (DMC), has released the dates for its 2023 Apparel & Accessories Markets. The 2023 dates include a new location on the tradeshow calendar for the June edition of Apparel & Accessories Market, which will take place June 27-30, adjacent to the Total Home & Gift Market,... READ MORE »
CoolSnowGlobe hires new general manager
CoolSnowGlobes of Windsor, Vermont is pleased to announce the appointment of AnnMarie Gallo as general manager. Additionally, CoolSnowGlobes celebrates its 15th anniversary this year and is poised to continue the year-over-year growth it has seen since the inception. [caption id="attachment_20199... READ MORE »
Paper Epiphanies launches first Web3 greeting card collaboration
Greeting card publisher and concept shop, Paper Epiphanies, announced that it has launched the first of its kind Web3 card collaboration with metaverse favorite, Sad Girls Bar. This collection is the first in a permanent initiative for the company in what it is calling OG Meets Web3. “We are be... READ MORE »
LVDC and ASID name the 2022 ANDYZ Award winners
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced the nine winners across 11 ANDYZ design award categories. The year’s best projects from the Western-based interior design community were announced at the in-perso... READ MORE »
Stationery Trends and Gift Shop Plus honor 40 Under 40 winners
Gift Shop® Plus & Stationery Trends magazines honored 40 young professionals during the in-person Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony at Las Vegas Market on Sunday, July 24. This meet-and-greet celebration was held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Expo Center Seminar Room and Lounge. T... READ MORE »
burton + BURTON invites customers and vendors to Ballooniversity
burton + BURTON, a family-owned and -operated business founded in 1982 by Maxine H. Burton, invites customers and vendors to Athens, Georgia for Ballooniversity. Ballooniversity In celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary, burton + BURTON will once again invite customers and vendors to ... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market celebrates Market Snapshot People’s Choice winners
Las Vegas Market named five products as Summer 2022 Market Snapshot People’s Choice winners: Henning Collection by Fusion Designs and Camilla Fossilized Clam Console Table by PALECEK (tie) for furniture; Frida Table Planter by Deconcepto for home décor; Bracelet Hair Tie by Maya J for gift; and L... READ MORE »