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Chris Happ joins the MarketTime team as CEO
MarketTime, a provider of B2B software as a service (SaaS) solutions, announced that e-commerce pioneer Chris Happ has joined the company in a newly created position as CEO. Happ brings decades of experience as an entrepreneur and B2B marketplace leader. Happ is responsible for all aspects of sales,... READ MORE »
IMC hires Bill Furlong as Juniper’s CEO
International Market Centers (IMC), a Blackstone portfolio company, announced that William B. (Bill) Furlong will join the company effective June 1 in a newly created position as Chief Executive Officer of Juniper, IMC’s new fully integrated omnichannel B2B e-commerce platform. This strategic hire... READ MORE »
Drink Koozie
This Drink Koozie from About Face Designs offers a beautiful and functional way to keep beverages cool in the heat of the summer, and offers a lovely sentiment. ... READ MORE »
USPS proposes postage rate increases
The USPS has announced proposed postage rate increases in accordance with Postal Regulatory rules. Under these proposed price changes, the First-Class Forever Stamp price would increase from 55 cents to 58 cents effective Aug. 29, 2021. The price for each additional ounce would remain the same at 20... READ MORE »
Brighter Days Ahead Card
The Brighter Days Ahead Card from Amy Heitman focuses on a positive message delivered in an beautiful warm manner. The card includes a blank interior with a coordinating envelope and plastic sleeve. ... READ MORE »
Vera Bradley and FarmHouse Fresh work together to help animal rescue initiatives
Natural skincare company FarmHouse Fresh announces its relationship with Vera Bradley’s new concept store goodMRKT, a curation of socially responsible retailers. Marking an important moment for conscious consumerism, FarmHouse Fresh’s mission is to ethically and sustainably produce skincare prod... READ MORE »
Consumers expect to spend $20.1 billion on Father’s Day gifts
U.S. consumers are expected to spend more than $20.1 billion on gifts and other items for Father’s Day this year, a record high, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insight & Analytics. Total spending for the holiday will surpass last year�... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Bit of Parchment
A stationery boutique that encourages personal letter and card writing. With so many retailers and makers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story with other independent retailers and creators in the industry. Angie Weyman launched Bit of Parchment to encourage... READ MORE »
DMC releases updated health and safety policies
Dallas Market Center, following eleven months of safe and successful trade events, has announced updated health and safety policies and recommendations for June markets including Apparel & Accessories Market, Total Home & Gift Market, Lightovation, and KidsWorld. Mask Guidelines In alignme... READ MORE »
GCA recognizes LOUIE Awards finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the LOUIE Award finalists during *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo. The Greeting Card Associaion (GCA) will reveal the winners on July 8, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (ET) in a virtual format. New Award Categories This year, the Greeting Card As... READ MORE »
