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NRF notes the pandemic’s impact on the economy is a factor this holiday shopping season
The pandemic's impact on the nation's economy will be a prominent factor in retail sales during the 2021 holiday season, but the National Retail Federation (NRF) is nonetheless confident in its forecast for record growth, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for NRF said. “There are several factors ... READ MORE »
Schleich USA hires its first chief storytelling officer, an 8-year old from Queens
Schleich USA hires an eight-year old as chief storytelling officer from a pool of nearly 150 applicants. Once upon a time, Schleich (pronounced Shh-like), the leading manufacturer of animal characters and playsets, went searching for one special kid with superlative storytelling and imaginative supe... READ MORE »
GHTA partners with Gift for Life
Gift for Life announced a partnership with Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) to host a fundraiser for World Central Kitchen during this week’s GHTA Annual Conference, Nov. 3-4 online. All funds raised will benefit World Central Kitchen’s programs addressing crisis-related hunger relief as... READ MORE »
JuniperMarket prepares to launch in December
With just weeks until the December launch of JuniperMarket, a new B2B e-commerce marketplace powered by International Market Centers (IMC), the in-house team is working around the clock to onboard tens of thousands of SKUs per day from industry-leading gift, home and lifestyle sellers, and to accomm... READ MORE »
Let Love Grow Card
The Let Love Grow Card from Honeyberry Studios will add to any retail mix. It offers a colorful design that features barn owls and a blank interior. The card is printed in the USA on 100% recycled paper and includes a kraft envelope. ... READ MORE »
Enesco partners with NextGen Dallas, returns to Dallas Total Home & Gift Market in January
NextGen Dallas, an agency that has operated in the Dallas Market Center for almost 50 years in the Total Home & Gift industry, has announced its partnership with Enesco, a producer of gift products for more than 60 years. After a decade of not having a Dallas Market show presence, Dallas custome... READ MORE »
IMC offers destinations for gourmet and housewares retailers this winter
International Market Center offers destinationsfor gourmet and housewares retailers looking for trendsetting new product, category growth opportunities and business-building education at both its winter 2022 markets, Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market. With a combined 1,000 gourmet and gift-oriente... READ MORE »
People of Play releases Virtual POP week schedule
People of Play (POP) announced its official schedule for the Virtual POP Week, running from Nov. 15-20, 2021. The week includes The Toy & Game International Innovation Summit, POP Duo Keynotes Legends & Leaders, Networking in the POP Pub Rooms, Entertainment on the Fair Stages, TAGIE Awards,... READ MORE »
Faire offers Faire-funded import duties
Faire now offers Faire-funded import duties on all international orders for retailers that are based in the U.S. and Europe. Earlier this year, Faire launched across 15 Europe and United Kingdom markets and continues to offer a cross-border trade platform for small businesses during a critical time.... READ MORE »
DMC’s Total Home & Gift Market welcomes new additions and expansions
Dallas Market Center has announced important new additions to its marketplace in advance of the Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 5-11, 2022. This will be the first market of the new year and will include more than 50 new and expanded showrooms and brands debuting inside permanent showrooms. “... READ MORE »
