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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 »
DMC releases details on the upcoming Apparel & Accessories Market
Dallas Market Center (DMC) released details for its upcoming Apparel & Accessories Market, which will be held Oct. 26-29, 2021. The October Market will offer expanded temps, new showrooms, and a record number of new buyer applications. October Market is the seasonal trade event presenting Sprin... READ MORE »
Thanksgiving Host Greeting Card
The Thanksgiving Host Greeting Card from Mod Lounge Paper Co. offers a way to reflect on simpler times with its artistic creation of a mid-century modern family. This Made in the USA card features a blank interior for the giver to craft just the right note to thank the host for an amazing feast and ... READ MORE »
About Face Designs purchases Brownlow Gifts
Illinois-based About Face Designs, has acquired Brownlow Gifts, an inspirational gift company based in Fort Worth, Texas. “The purchase of Brownlow Gifts is a strategic expansion by About Face Designs into new retail markets and channels of distribution, new product categories and materials, and n... READ MORE »
GCA receives honors for its Black Makers Pitch Program
At the annual American Society of Association Executive’s (ASAE) Power of A Summit Awards dinner, the Greeting Card Association (GCA) was honored with the highest recognition, the Summit Award for Diversity & Inclusion for its Black Makers Pitch Program. The Summit Awards dinner is the premier... READ MORE »
IHGF Delhi Fair returns to an in-person event this month
The 52nd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair will be held in-person, Oct. 28-31, 2021. The event will be held at the India Expo Centre & Mart and will connect India's manufacturers of home, lifestyle, fashion, textiles and furniture with buyers. Registration is now open. IHGF Delhi Fair Details Spa... READ MORE »
OneCoast and DEMDACO end representation agreement
OneCoast and DEMDACO announced the end of their representation agreement effective Jan. 1, 2022. The representation agreement was initiated in January of 2016 and has come to a natural end at the end of 2021. “We have enjoyed representing the DEMDACO brand for the last six years” said John Ke... READ MORE »
ToyFest West releases new plans for the 2022 show
The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) celebrates its Diamond Anniversary with 60 years of producing its toy show in the west! To celebrate this accomplishment, the WTHRA Board of Directors have chosen to relocate ToyFest West 2022 to The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas,... READ MORE »
Forty One Madison welcomes Hop Up Shop Pop Up, Surya
Forty One Madison welcomes two new temporary brands to the building for the upcoming New York Tabletop Show, Oct. 5-8. World renowned artist Hunt Slonem will be opening its Hop Up Shop Pop Up on floor 9, and leading textiles manufacturer Surya will open a showroom on floor 6. Hop Up Shop Pop Up Th... READ MORE »
IMC presents The Art and Science of Store Check, a Market Insights webinar
International Market Centers (IMC) is encouraging an examination of the unique value that individual stores bring to local communities in its Market Insights webinar, The Art and Science of Store Checks, presented by Michelle Lamb & Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf of The Trend Curve, Oct. 5. “With co... READ MORE »
