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Shoppe Object celebrates High Point installation
Shoppe Object’s curated installation at High Point Market launched Oct. 14-17, delighting attendees with its spirit of brand discovery, artisanal finds and an inviting temporary exhibition space. [caption id="attachment_87894" align="alignright" width="450"] Photo courtesy of Shoppe Object[/cap... READ MORE »
Public selects card for Louie’s Consumer Choice Award
“Thank You Card” from the brand Curly Girl Design, designed by Leigh Standley and published by Calypso Cards, was named the “Consumer’s Choice” of the 34th Annual Louie Awards winners. [caption id="attachment_27662" align="alignright" width="317"] Calypso Cards + Thank You $5.50 and Bel... READ MORE »
Consumers to spend nearly $900 this holiday season
Those celebrating the winter holidays expect to spend $875 on average on gifts, decorations, food and other key seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s latest consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. [caption id="attachment_27435" align="alignri... READ MORE »
Retailers urge Fed to lower debit card swipe fee cap
The National Retail Federation (NRF) urged the Federal Reserve to approve lowering its 21-cent cap on debit card “swipe” fees when the Board of Governors meets to consider proposed regulations on the issue. “Congress told banks a dozen years ago that debit card swipe fees should be ‘reaso... READ MORE »
Gift for Life unveils top donors
Gift for Life revealed its list of leading 2023 donors, recognizing 45 individuals and companies — each who has given between $500 to $10,000-plus, during this calendar year. The announcement is part of Gift for Life’s new tiered donor recognition program launched during the industry’s summ... READ MORE »
NRF: Import cargo slows along with spending growth
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports has already hit its expected peak for the year and should gradually slow headed into the holiday season, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “Cargo volume... READ MORE »
Keep US Posted warns of disaster ahead of USPS postage hikes
Keep US Posted — a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses — called on the Postal Regulatory Commission to reject the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) plans to raise postage rates again in January 2024 and co... READ MORE »
February 2024 Shoppe Object expands to include second venue
Shoppe Object, a New York trade event for curated home and gift, has revealed that its February show (Feb. 4-6, 2024) will expand to include a second venue. [caption id="attachment_27626" align="alignright" width="419"] Shoppe Object takes place in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Photo courtesy of S... READ MORE »
Louie Awards submissions open with new diversity, specialty categories
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has now opened entries to the 35th Annual Louie Awards. The Louie Awards are a symbol of excellence in the greeting card industry and are highly coveted by publishers and designers alike. Each year’s winners demonstrate outstanding creativity, innovation and ... READ MORE »
Shopify partners with Faire
Faire, a B2B retail marketplace, established a global partnership with Shopify, making Faire the recommended wholesale marketplace for Shopify, which powers millions of merchants around the world. This partnership will expand Shopify’s B2B offerings and help drive growth for the brands and inde... READ MORE »
