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Report indicates growth in global gifts market
The global gifts retailing market size is poised to grow by USD 6.45 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 2% throughout the forecast period, according to the latest report by Technavio. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends... READ MORE »
Design Imports rebrands Tickled Pink to Hadley Wren
Tickled Pink, part of the Design Imports family, announced that it will be changing its name to Hadley Wren. The name and visual identity of the brand will change reflecting a dedication to consumer trends and retailer success. Coinciding with the rebrand, will be a launch of a new website with enha... READ MORE »
Graduation Card
This Graduation Card from NobleWorks offers a humorous way to celebrate a very special occasion! The inside of this graduation cards reads: "Fun times are ahead! Congratulations on your graduation." The comical message offers a creative and unique way for shoppers to honor those who have reached o... READ MORE »
2021 Noted @ *Noted announces winners of the Products Awards Competition
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of its second annual Noted@*Noted Products Awards Competition. The awards ceremony marked the kickoff of the industry’s annual greeting card focused event, *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, to be held virtually May 20 and 21, 2021. In ... READ MORE »
Retailers request guidance related to updated mask orders
Retailers are asking state governors and mayors to thoughtfully consider the practicality of state and local orders that track The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance announced last Thursday giving fully vaccinated individuals approval to resume indoor and outdoor activities wi... READ MORE »
Atlanta Market offers expanded temporaries this summer
Growing comfort in attending in-person buying and selling events plus investment from key industry organizations working to get their members back to business is driving expansion of the Atlanta Market temporary collection with nearly 1,000 lines anticipated for the Summer 2021 Market, July 14-18, a... READ MORE »
Nextrade offers stationery retailers dropshipping service
The Corona pandemic is greatly changing the landscape of retail. More and more consumers are ordering product online, and customer demands are also increasing. On Nextrade, dropshipping offers retailers an optimal service: The brands take care of shipping the products directly to the end customer. I... READ MORE »
NY NOW is the first major event to run at reopened Javits Center
NY NOW announced that it will be the first major event to run at the reopened Javits Center this Aug. 8-11, 2021. The event will be operated in accordance with capacity and safety protocols established by the New York State Department of Health. “The NY NOW team is delighted to b... READ MORE »
Consumer Goods Digital Day offers perspectives on how to handle future retail challenges
On April 20, 2021, the Consumer Goods Digital Day, the digital live event for the consumer goods industry, showed plenty of approaches and perspectives to position oneself well for the future challenges in retail. A large number of the contributions with questions that move the consumer goods indust... READ MORE »
Patti Carpenter receives Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that global trend ambassador Patti Carpenter will be honored with its 2021 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during the 70th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards (REA), taking place virtually on Tuesday, Augus... READ MORE »
