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Thanks Giving Leaf Card
The Thanks Giving Leaf Card from Seashell Paper Co. features a beautiful autumn leaf and a sentiment that truly speaks to the Thanksgiving holiday spirit. The interior is blank and is a great way to send a loved on a special message this November.... READ MORE »
Spielwarenmesse focus on sustainability and toys
Sustainability has become a highly significant topic worldwide. The International TrendCommittee for the Spielwarenmesse is similarly devoting its efforts to this development. To highlight the importance of the topic within the toy industry, the 13 members of the TrendCommittee will be focusing on t... READ MORE »
Mud Pie leverages its 30+ years experience to keep the pipeline full of fresh new goods
Retailers know that planning ahead will be essential for 2022. Solid consumer demand and a backlog of supply chain issues show no signs of waning. Mud Pie is leveraging 30+ years of industry experience, combined with lessons learned during COVID, to streamline processes and keep the pipeline full of... READ MORE »
Gift for Life celebrates World Food Day, extends support to World Central Kitchen
After the success of Gift for Life’s "Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good." fundraising campaigns during events in 2021, and in honor of World Food Day, Gift for Life has extended its commitment to World Central Kitchen (WCK) and its crisis-related food insecurity programs through 2022. Gift for Life,... READ MORE »
Plivo’s survey reveals holiday shoppers want to hear from retailers
Plivo, the cloud communications platform that enables businesses to engage with their customers, announced the results of its Holiday Shopping Communications Survey. The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Plivo, polled over 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older, revealing the man... READ MORE »
Atlanta Market plans for the return to a full market experience this January
Atlanta Market is encouraging buyers and sellers to rediscover, reconnect and get inspired this Winter as it plans for the return to a full market experience highlighted by expanded resources and a complete roster of events at its Jan. 11-18, 2022 staging. “Atlanta Market expects to welcome bac... READ MORE »
IMC hosts Fall Cash & Carry this November
International Market Centers (IMC) hosts Fall Cash & Carry, Nov. 2-4 at AmericasMart Atlanta, as the final, pre-holiday buying opportunity of the year, allowing buyers immediate buying of merchandise from 300+ gift, home and apparel showrooms and temporary exhibitors in Buildings 1, 2 and... READ MORE »
Global Port Tracker report indicates high retail imports and congestion in ports
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associate released its monthly Global Port Tracker report that indicates imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports should remain at near-record levels this month but could see a slight dip from last year’s unusually high numbers as c... READ MORE »
The Toy Association releases the hottest toy trends for this holiday season
The Toy Association trends team revealed the hottest toy trends of the 2021 holiday season, which consists of some of the fastest growing fads in the toy and play space – from innovative takes on fidget toys to toys that promote kindness and sustainable lifestyles. Families are encouraged to purch... READ MORE »
NRF says shoppers are still spending despite the dip in consumer confidence
Despite falling consumer confidence numbers amid the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, shoppers are continuing to spend, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for National Retail Federation said. “With consumer spending accounting for roughly two-thirds of U.S. gross domestic product, all eyes are... READ MORE »
