Casual Market Atlanta to Host 100+ Temporary Exhibitors in July
More than 100 temporary exhibitors confirmed for the second annual summer Casual Market Atlanta, co-located with Atlanta Market and set to run July 15-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Casual Market’s...
View ArticleWick and Glow Candle Co. Releases Collection With R&B Singer Betty Wright’s...
Wick and Glow Candle Co., in association with marketing company Macadoo, has announced a new collaboration with the estate of the singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Betty Wright to create the Betty...
View ArticleJazwares Named Master Toy and Plush Licensee For ‘Five Nights Freddy’s’
Toy company Jazwares has entered into a multiyear global toy licensing agreement with entertainment company Scottgames to produce a toy line inspired by the survival horror video game and film...
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Exceptional Events Earned These 3 Retailers Finalist Spots | 2024 Retailer...
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 ArticleTag Taps New Sales Rep Company for Pacific Northwest Region
Tag, a lifestyle brand in the gift and home décor industry, announced this week a new partnership with sales agency The Bettencourt Group to add to its service in the Pacific Northwest. Tag has been a...
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‘Kidults’ Took Over the Toy Industry in Q1. See How They Are Impacting Toy...
Though toy sales have declined overall by 1 percent through April, compared to the same period in 2023, consumers ages 18 and up accounted for more toy sales in the first quarter than any other age...
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Abbott Celebrates its Diamond Anniversary with Summer Event
Founded by Ben and Doris Abbott in 1949, Abbott started as a small operation with a passion for beautiful merchandise and is now a trusted supplier celebrating its 75th anniversary. The home décor and...
View ArticleLogistics in May: Prices See Upward Swing While Warehousing Efforts Increase
The logistics sector strengthened in May, rising from April and now expanding in nine of the past 10 months, according to the Logistics Manager’s Index. Here are some takeaways: Transportation prices...
View ArticleIntroducing BTM Business Connect: A New Format for Press Releases
We are pleased to introduce our new BTM Business Connect program that will allow gift and home décor businesses and organizations to tell their stories to the rest of the industry community. The Gifts...
View ArticleTJX Cos. Takes a Sizeable Stake in Mexican Off-Price Banners
The TJX Companies is expanding its reach south of the border through a joint venture with Grupo Axo. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, TJX would own 49 percent and Axo would own 51 percent...
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Aurora World Acquires 90-Year-Old Legacy Plush Toy Brand
Aurora World, a global provider of gift plush and plush toys, has acquired Mary Meyer, a world-renowned, branded plush toy company specializing in baby, general and seasonal plush products. According...
View ArticleAtlanta Formal Markets to Showcase 200+ Collections at Sold-Out Event
Atlanta Formal Markets has sold out its available exhibit space as it prepares to offer buyers access to more than 200 individual collections. The market has expanded this year to cover three complete...
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Are You Keeping Up With Changing Digital Practices? | Retailers Respond
Retailers have heard for years from nearly every person, publication, association and guidebook that a website and online presence is a must-have. A website — especially one from which sales could be...
View ArticleOneCoast Goes Bold by Adding New Cheeky Brand to Portfolio
Sales rep agency and marketing company OneCoast has added a new brand to its portfolio: Questionables. The lifestyle-inspired gift and home decor brand adds a stylish, but playful mix to OneCoast’s...
View Article‘Catastrophe Scale’ Has Its Place in Retail, Too | Carol Schroeder
Elementary school teachers around the world are using a tool that we may find useful in the day-to-day management of our shops. It’s called a “catastrophe scale,” and it’s a measurement system that...
View ArticleEducation at Forefront of Las Vegas Market Events This July
Buyers attending the Las Vegas Market this summer will have the opportunity to partake in a slew of industry-related programming, including seminars, CEU-eligible courses and more. Running July 28-Aug....
View ArticleAtlanta Markets Changes Dates for 2026 Due to FIFA World Cup
Due to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Andmore has announced schedule changes for the Summer 2026 edition of Atlanta Market. To avoid overlap with FIFA World Cup matches taking place in Atlanta that...
View ArticleMonthly Import Cargo to Hit Highest Level Since 2022 Thanks to Retailers...
With consumers continuing to spend and retailers stocking up to meet the demand, monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to reach its highest level in nearly two...
View ArticleWine-Tasting Fundraiser for World Central Kitchen Honors Gift for Life...
To both celebrate its founder’s birthday and raise funds for its main beneficiary, Gift for Life, the gift and home industry’s longest-running, volunteer-led charitable organization, has planned an...
View ArticleRetail Sales See Big Jump in May Despite ‘Stubborn’ Inflation, NRF Retail...
Retail sales saw a significant jump in May, both in month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total...
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