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The Toy Association unveils 2020 Toy of the Year Award finalists
The Toy Association unveiled 114 toy and game finalists for the prestigious 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. Known as the "Oscars" of the toy indu... READ MORE »
Pavilions at Las Vegas Market showcase new and returning lines
Las Vegas Market noted that more than 90 new and returning exhibitors will be among the 450+ temporary gift and home resources showcased in the Pavili... READ MORE »
Jellybean Rugs acquires Homefires
Jellybean Rugs acquires all Homefires brand area and accent rugs, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Jellybean will revitalize and reorganize its company and pro... READ MORE »
NRF Foundation honors individuals who are shaping the future of retail
The NRF Foundation named an exclusive group of individuals to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2020. The honorees are industry leaders who... READ MORE »
Precious Moments adds to licensing roster
The Precious Moments merchandise licensing program expands licensing roster with three new deals brokered by Spotlight Licensing. Recently added licen... READ MORE »
Gift industry mourns loss of young leader
Jon Neidlinger, brother of Nora Napientek and co-owner of nora fleming, passed away in a car accident on Sunday, November 3, 2019. "As you can ... READ MORE »
SBA kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will celebrate the accomplishments of veteran, service member, and military spouse small business owners ... READ MORE »
Greeting Card Association names George White as its new president
The membership of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) elected longtime volunteer George White, president and COO of Up with Paper, as its 53rd presid... READ MORE »
Gmund Award 2019 winners selected
The sixth annual conferral of the Gmund Award took place on Oct. 23, 2019 at Gmund Paper’s headquarters. In front of an audience of 400 guests, each... READ MORE »
Catching up with Michelle Trincia Askin, 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
Michelle Trincia Askin co-founded bloom daily planners with Kaylyn Beaston in 2010. Both Askin and Beaston have loved planners for their entire lives ... READ MORE »
