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Boston International, Mangiacotti establish collaboration
Boston International, distributors of IHR napkins and a seasonal home décor line, launched their new lifestyle branding and a creative collaboration with Mangiacotti, a naturally plant-based home fragrance and personal care company. With this collaboration, the companies will provide creative cr... READ MORE »
ANDMORE introduces influencer program for Las Vegas Market
ANDMORE will launch “The (A) List” — a new multi-modal influencer program centered on amplifying design and retail trends through the unique perspectives of designers — this January at Las Vegas Market. The (A) Listers, comprised of three established designers and industry trailblazers, s... READ MORE »
NRF survey shows top 5 gift categories for the holidays
The latest survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics shows the top items consumers are shopping for throughout the season, including the most popular toys. [caption id="attachment_87994" align="alignright" width="225"] Joyful Plush Tree. Mon Ami.[/caption] ... READ MORE »
Just Got 2 Have It! founder Barbara Knight dies
Gifts and lifestyle wholesaler Just Got 2 Have It! has shared its founder Barbara Knight passed away Nov. 16 following a battle with leukemia. [caption id="attachment_87992" align="alignright" width="240"] Barbara Knight[/caption] "Barbara and Just Got 2 Have It! are synonymous in many circles... READ MORE »
Andy Meehan named president of GCA board
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) appointed Andy Meehan, consultant to Designer Greetings, as its new president. Meehan succeeds Amy McAnarney of Hallmark, who served as president from 2021 to 2023. The transition in leadership took place at the annual GCA Workshop + Retreat. During her term, M... READ MORE »
USPS loses $6.5B in 2023, Keep US Posted calls to end postage hikes
Nonprofit advocacy group Keep US Posted warned that postage rate hikes are contributing to the U.S. Postal Service’s mounting losses after the USPS announced a loss of $6.5 billion for the fiscal year 2023 — the same year it was projected to break even under Postmaster General DeJoy’s Deliveri... READ MORE »
Gift for Life adds to board of directors
Industry charitable organization Gift for Life added two newcomers — Kim Mancuso-Telford, general Manager for NY NOW, and Kate Duff of Claxton Consulting — to its 24-member board of directors. [caption id="attachment_87957" align="alignright" width="225"] Duff[/caption] “We’re delighte... READ MORE »
Sky of Blue Press & Papery opens flagship studio, retail location
Sky of Blue Press & Papery, formerly known as Sky of Blue Cards, a San Francisco Bay Area-based letterpress greeting card and stationery company, opened its flagship retail and workshop space, which also serves as a design and letterpress printing studio. The retail space is located at 411 Do... READ MORE »
2023 holiday spending to reach record levels
Holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022 to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “It is not surprising to see holiday sales growth returning to pre-pandemic... READ MORE »
ANDMORE’s Bob Maricich named ‘Industry Icon’
Bob Maricich, chairman and CEO of ANDMORE, received the Industry Icon Award from Trade Show News Network (TSNN) at its 2023 TSNN Awards at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “I am honored to be the 2023 TSNN Industry Icon Award honoree,” Maricich said. “When ANDMORE... READ MORE »
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