Fisher-Price Just Released a New Wooden Toy Line for a ‘Back-to-Basics Play...
Educational toy maker Fisher-Price has unveiled a new wooden toy line, dubbing the line Fisher-Price Wood. Created for children ages six months to five years, the toys feature what Fisher-Price...
View ArticleSpin Master Puts Its ‘Finger on the Pulse’ of Toy Trends With the Launch of...
Children’s entertainment company Spin Master Corp. is set to distribute a new, squishy digital pet that has captivated fans of Japanese anime culture. Called Punirunes, the digital pets were first...
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Why You Need to Reserve a Spot at the REAs Before It’s Too Late | Lenise Willis
For more than a hundred years, Gifts & Decorative Accessories has been bridging the gap between the retail and manufacturing industries and reporting on essential product trends and industry news,...
View ArticleSummer in January? Survey Finds Shoppers Like to Get a Jump on Seasonal Buys
Even though the official start to summer isn’t until the third week of June, consumers like to get a head start on their seasonal shopping, planning their summer-related purchases as early as January....
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These 3 Socially Responsible Retailers Raise the Bar for Giving Back | 2024...
Every year, the gift and home industry gathers to honor the best and brightest retailers, sales rep and manufacturers in the business as part of Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ (GDA) Retailer...
View Article3 Influencers Make Andmore’s ‘A-List’ for Las Vegas Market
Andmore will expand “the A-List,” its premier influencer program centered on amplifying design and retail trends, for its second run at the Las Vegas Market, July 28-Aug. 1. This year’s ‘A-List...
View ArticleOcean Container Rates Are on the Rise Again, but at a Slower Pace
Spot ocean container rates rose again but at a slower pace, climbing 4 percent this week. Over the past four weeks, they have risen 50 percent. Container price analyst Drewry reported average spot...
View ArticleAtlanta Market Set to Combine Celebration, Education Across 5 Days of Events
Atlanta Market has set the programming calendar for its upcoming July 16-22 edition, combining celebration with education across five days of events. “Atlanta Market’s programming serves as the nexus...
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Headed to ASTRA this Weekend? This Toy Maker Plans to ‘Reach New Heights with...
Following the successful launch of Flat 2 Fast card racers last fall, momentum for Luki Lab’s will continue this weekend with a showcase of Blossom Pets, Spinchaku and other new toy brands at the...
View ArticleAccent Decor Adds to Leadership Team
Accent Decor has brought on Jim Quinn as the company’s new chief operating officer and Catherine Boggs as the new vice president of marketing. Quinn brings extensive experience as a leader for both...
View ArticleDécor Enthusiasts Don’t Limit Their Product Search… or Home Size
Those interested in home décor are shopping lots of outlets, including second-hand stores and even picking up street finds to furnish their homes. A survey of 5,500 respondents associated with the...
View ArticleHouzz Identifies 7 Emerging Trends in 2024 Summer Report
Houzz has released its 2024 Emerging Summer Trends Report, surveying the popularity of searches for the latest design trends and noting a collective desire among homeowners to create what the interior...
View ArticleTop Summer Trade Show Tips From a Retail Veteran | Carol Schroeder
Summertime may mean picnics, swimming and camping to some folks, but to shopkeepers it means it’s summer trade show season. Of course it can be expensive to travel to a show, so you may be tempted to...
View ArticleP. Graham Dunn Partners With the Link Companies to Cover 19 States
Art, gifts and home décor maker P. Graham Dunn has new representation across the U.S. thanks to a new partnership with gift and home industry sales agency the Link Companies. “We are excited for the...
View ArticleFather’s Day Spending Will Be High This Year, but Not Record Breaking
Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the...
View ArticleGet to Know the 48 Sofi Gold Award Winners Before the Summer Fancy Food Show...
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has revealed the winners of its 52nd annual Sofi Awards. The Sofi Gold Award-winning products “represent the best of the best,” per a release from the SFA, in 48...
View ArticleVertuu Boosts Its Profile Through 2 New Partnerships
Canadian home décor supplier Vertuu Design is bolstering its market presence through two new partnerships. Ivystone will now represent Vertuu in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, and Vertuu will...
View ArticleThe Inspired Home Show is Getting into the Travel Game with 2025 Expo
With more consumers choosing experiences over possessions and adding destinations to their travel wish list, travel-related gifts, luggage and resortwear have seen an uptick in popularity. Now, the...
View ArticleDespite High Interest Rates, Consumers Still Willing to Spend, NRF Says
As the country continues to face high interest rates and small wage gains, the growth of consumer spending is slowing – but consumers are still willing to spend, according to National Retail Federation...
View ArticleJazwares Inks Deal for Licensing Rights to ‘Avatar: The Last...
Toy company Jazwares has struck a deal with global media, streaming and entertainment company Paramount Global, signing multi-contract deals to release a robust slate of toys, costumes and accessories...
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