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NRF shares shoppers will spend an average of $175.41 per person on Valentine’s Day gifts
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics conducted its annual survey on Valentine's Day spending, which indicates that Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record. “... READ MORE »
The Inspired Home Show 2022’s keynote sessions will focus on shifting lifestyle trends
The keynote sessions at The Inspired Home Show 2022 will focus on exclusive IHA data on consumer values; insights on shifting consumer lifestyle trends; an inside discussion about one of the industry’s fastest-growing and most influential online food and home platforms; and a revealing view into t... READ MORE »
Gift for Life and NY NOW partner to raise funds
NY NOW and Gift for Life will partner to raise funds for World Central Kitchen through the market’s Floor to Store exclusive installation (booth #2859) Feb. 6-9, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center. “NY NOW is a long-standing Gift for Life partner and we appreciate their willingness to ... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market reports strong performance
Las Vegas Market returned to its customary January timing with strong performance reported across furniture, bedding, home décor and gift and a full roster of thought-leadership programming and industry events at the Winter 2022 edition, Jan. 23-27, 2022, at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las... READ MORE »
Here’s To Slaying Cancer’s Ass Card
Here's To Slaying Cancer's Ass Card from A Girl Like Me Art offers a way to send a special message to women fighting a terrible illness. Inside every card is a hidden date on the print, which represents a date in "herstory" and a remarkable triumph. The original mixed media painting is printed on 10... READ MORE »
Garden trend continues at Atlanta Market
Shoppers are still "growing" crazy for all things green and leafy, as evidenced at the winter Atlanta Market. Julie McCallum, editorial director for Stationery Trends and Gift Shop® Plus, picked a few favorites from this year's crop of products for indoor and outdoor garden lovers. Down to Earth ... READ MORE »
DMC welcomes Karol Sullin as executive director, leasing
Dallas Market Center announced that Karol Sullins has joined the company as executive director of leasing for Total Home & Gift Temps. [caption id="attachment_24618" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Karol Sullins[/caption] Sullins is responsible for the strategic prospecting and leasing of... READ MORE »
GCA hosts in-person 33rd Louie Awards Ceremony
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) released a Save the Date notice for the 33rd Louie Awards Ceremony, which will be held in-person this year on Wednesday, April 27, in San Francisco. "We are excited to announce that the Louie Awards Ceremony will take place in-person again this year," GCA noted in... READ MORE »
Toy Fair opens year-round virtual platform
In the absence of Q1 live events, Toy Fair is encouraging toy companies to leverage Toy Fair Everywhere, a virtual platform that is available during Toy Fair season and all year long. “Toy Fair Everywhere is the ideal environment to get matched with new buyers year-round, engage with current an... READ MORE »
Gmund Colors receives Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver product certification
Gmund Colors is the world’s first collection of colored papers to be awarded the Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver product certification and to be made CO2 neutral. Cradle to Cradle Certified is a globally recognized standard for recyclable products. Furthermore, Gmund Colors is CO2 neutral. ... READ MORE »
