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Transpac Brands establishes new agency partnerships
Transpac Brands, a supplier of seasonal décor and gifts, unveiled new strategic agency partnerships designed to reinforce its presence across various regions in the U.S. According to the company, these partnerships have been selected to cater to the unique needs of individual brands within the T... READ MORE »
Dallas Market presents new exhibitors, expanded Temps
The Winter 2024 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will welcome retail decision-makers from around the world to experience hundreds of new brands and collections, artisan items, and special exhibits and events Jan. 10-16. “Buyers are eager to be first in line to discover new products and place... READ MORE »
Mud Pie to debut market-exclusive preview of fall/holiday 2024 collections
Gift manufacturer Mud Pie's fall/holiday 2024 collections will be available to preview and pre-sell exclusively at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market and Atlanta Market in January 2024. The company will debut all of the new fall/holiday styles from Mud Pie’s home, kids’ and women’s lines, ... READ MORE »
Gift for Life to kick off 2024 fundraising at Atlanta Market events
2024 fundraising for Gift for Life — the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ national charitable organization — will begin at the winter 2024 Atlanta Market, with two activities tied to the new World Central Kitchen (WCK) Cookbook and special connection with the market’s Opening Nig... READ MORE »
‘Peach Fuzz’ named 2024 Pantone Color of the Year
[caption id="attachment_27843" align="alignnone" width="2400"] Photo courtesy of Pantone Color Institute.[/caption] Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year. Peach Fuzz is a nurturing, velvety and gentle peach tone "whose all-embracing spirit enrich... READ MORE »
NY NOW marks 100th anniversary
NY NOW, owned by Emerald Holding, the largest, is preparing for its 100th anniversary with the upcoming 2024 winter market. According to show executives, at the center of this commemoration will be enhancements aimed at providing an even more collaborative and immersive experience for the thousan... READ MORE »
Thanksgiving holiday weekend sees record number of shoppers
A record 200.4 million consumers shopped over the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, surpassing last year’s record of 196.7 million, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure... READ MORE »
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 »
