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Retail sales grow 16% in toy industry in 2020
The NPD Group announced U.S. retail sales of toys generated $25.1 billion in 2020, an increase of 16% or $3.5 billion. Unit sales for the year were fl... READ MORE »
IMC presents webinar series on diversity and inclusion
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that it will present a series of four hour-long webinars highlighting diversity and inclusion issues impa... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Oh Script Paper Co.
A women-led stationery company with a love for puns. With so many retailers and makers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Sha... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Mackans
A gift, stationery and print shop that connects with customers through social media. With so many retailers and makers facing similar challenges ... READ MORE »
NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 2 moves to a digital format
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay regarding changes to the planned in-person NRF... READ MORE »
MHS Licensing & Consulting adds artist to MHS Art Showcase
MHS Licensing & Consulting introduced new artist Courtney Morgenstern at its MHS Art Showcase earlier this month. “We are thrilled to start th... READ MORE »
IMC’s Atlanta Market experiences successful buying event
On Jan. 19, 2021, IMC held a Zoom conference that detailed the robust buying experience exhibitors had at Atlanta Market. According to Bob Maricich, A... READ MORE »
Messe Frankfurt postpones markets until 2022
Back in September 2020, a decision was reached by Messe Frankfurt and the industries involved to forgo any physical events at its home base in the fir... READ MORE »
Adam Glassman serves as Gift for Life 2021 honorary chair
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries and sole charitable organization, announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Love365 Cards
A sister run company helping customers to build a box of cards for any occasion. [caption id="attachment_21335" align="aligncenter" width="... READ MORE »