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Faire Summer Market shares top trending products at its event
Last week Faire concluded its Summer Market. Faire’s virtual trade show event delivered positive results and was even more successful than its Winter Market, held in February. Independent retailers and brands came together from across the world to connect, shop exclusive discounts, and to attend l... READ MORE »
HABA FAMILYGROUP acquires independent retailer Bella Luna Toy
HABA FAMILYGROUP has acquired specialty online retailer Bella Luna Toys and Oompa, expanding its e-commerce footprint in the U.S. HABA FAMILYGROUP and Bella Luna both share the same vision of supporting families and children with sustainable production and environmentally friendly high-quality toys,... READ MORE »
Alene Candles expands operations
Alene Candles, a full-service contract and private-label candle manufacturers, is expanding its New Hampshire operations with the opening of a new warehouse facility in Amherst, New Hampshire. The new facility will add 12 new positions and nearly 200,000 square feet to Alene Candles’ current footp... READ MORE »
Moonglow’s Harper Bracelet honors rainbow babies
With her glowing personality and expressive style, quadruple “rainbow baby” Harper McGowan is shining a new prism of light on Moonglow's Harper Bracelet, and honoring rainbow babies, recognizing the often silenced heart break of child loss and celebrating Rainbow Mommies everywhere. Moong... READ MORE »
Retailers prepare for employee shortages this holiday season
In June, the National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a revised annual forecast for 2021 that expects retail sales will increase to more than $4.44 trillion as a recovery continues from the pandemic. Even with this positive forecast, NRF expects retailers to face the challenges of being short-staffed... READ MORE »
MarketTime hires Jacob Teplin as COO
MarketTime, a provider of B2B omnichannel commerce solutions, announced that Jacob Teplin has joined its team as COO. Teplin brings nearly 15 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across a portfolio of global brands. Teplin is responsible for all aspects of... READ MORE »
The GCA Marketplace features Thinking of You Week stock-up event
Thinking of You Week is Sep. 20-26, 2021, and its goal is to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards – just because. Sponsored by the non-profit Greeting Card Association (GCA), Thinking of You Week is a great time for consumers to send cards and letters to... READ MORE »
Calico Cat Spider Plant Sticker
Calico Cat Spider Plant Sticker from Sketchy Notions is a fantastic sticker and appeals to shoppers who love plants and cats! This sticker features an adorable calico feline and a spider plant. The sticker is wrapped in a protective cellophane sleeve. ... READ MORE »
NRF issues a statement on CDC’s mask recommendation
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that fully vaccinated people again wear masks indoors in COVID-19 hot spots. “Public health and safety is always the number one priority for retailers l... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Party Productions
This independent retailer offers everything customers need for any celebration. Party Productions is a family owned business that has been operating for over 40 years. This independent store offers everything one needs for a celebration — themed décor, drinkware, bulk foods, dinnerware, li... READ MORE »
