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NRF expects Mother’s Day spending to reach $31.7 billion this year
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total $31.7 billion this year, up $3.6 billion from 2021’s record spending, according to the annual consumer... READ MORE »
Precious Moments adds John Plys to its team
John Plys, a veteran toy and gift industry executive, joins the Precious Moments Family of Companies, Inc. team as chief executive officer. Plys has s... READ MORE »
Quilling Card celebrates two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS titles
Quilling Card is the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holder for the largest quilling paper mosaic. The artwork – a rendition of Vincent Van Gogh’... READ MORE »
LVM highlights three new FIRST LOOK trends for this summer
The proprietary FIRST LOOK forecast from Las Vegas Market features three new trends – Beach Bound, Overlay and Purple Prose – inspired by destinat... READ MORE »
Mud Pie donates funds to support those suffering in Ukraine
Mud Pie and the Marcia & Mark Miller Family Foundation have donated $100,000 in support of those displaced and suffering due to the tragic crisis ... READ MORE »
SF NOW and *Noted release details of the upcoming market
SF NOW + *Noted released the schedule for the upcoming April 2022 Market, taking place at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, April 28-29, 202... READ MORE »
HRH The Prince of Wales celebrates Earth Day with children’s book reading
To mark Earth Day, HRH The Prince of Wales has set children the challenge of illustrating their vision for a sustainable world. The Prince’s Foun... READ MORE »
Retailers join call for the withdrawal of credit card swipe fee increases
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has urged Visa and Mastercard to cancel credit card swipe fee increases scheduled to take effect this month, citi... READ MORE »
NRF Foundation Honors raises $3.22 million for future retail leaders
The seventh annual NRF Foundation Honors took place April 13 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square to recognize the exceptional leadership of retail ... READ MORE »
London Stationery Show 2022 hosts 150+ brands and fosters retail development
London Stationery Show is back in just under five weeks’ time as the UK’s event dedicated to the paper and writing instruments industry returns to... READ MORE »
