Category: stm-Newsletter
Designer Greetings announces inaugural Vickie Gimbelman Celebrating Women Louie Award
Designer Greetings named Redback Cards as the recipient of the inaugural Vickie Gimbelman Celebrating Women Louie Award.
NY NOW Summer Market closes out 2025 season
NY NOW recently hosted its Summer Market Aug. 3-5 at NYC’s Javits Center, where buyers and suppliers from around the world converged for a showcase of the most popular and trending products in the gift, home, lifestyle and accessories categories.
Heart on Main Street completes first Independent Rebuild Project
Heart on Main Street has completed its first-ever Independent Rebuild Project in Asheville, North Carolina.
2021Co. & Jennifer Love Hewitt’s collaboration wins Louie Award for Mother’s Day Card
The founders of 2021Co. announced that their collaboration with Jennifer Love Hewitt under her Holiday Junkie brand has received a Louie Award for Best Mother’s Day card.
Shoppe Object brings energetic, vibrant return to the Starrett-Lehigh Building
Shoppe Object hosted its most attended summer show with innovative activations, inspiring collaborations and a thriving community spirit.
Toronto Market Week reveals 2026 dates
Toronto Market Week (TMW) announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2026 shows with dates in January and August.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong spending in July as consumers responded to sales, bought ahead of tariffs
Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers sought out summer sales promotions to buy goods before more tariffs take effect.
Norman’s Hallmark expands with 22 store locations in Maryland
Norman’s Hallmark continues to grow its brick-and-mortar footprint with a portfolio of 22 stores in Maryland — marking the company’s largest portfolio addition in its 86-year history.
Keep US Posted says USPS’ Q3 losses proves that new postmaster general should reject DeJoy’s strategy
Keep US Posted reacted to USPS’ third quarter losses by urging new Postmaster General David Steiner to assess former Postmaster General’s Delivering for America plan and make corrections.
2025 import cargo levels expected to be down more than 5% from 2024 amid rising tariffs
With new tariffs putting pressure on international trade, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is tentatively expected to end 2025 5.6% below 2024’s volume.
‘Best Booth’ Awards highlight standout Temps at Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market presented “Best Booth” Awards to five Gift & Home temporary exhibitors across the 450 brands showcased at the Expo at World Market Center.
Las Vegas Market ignites new opportunities, trend discovery and buyer engagement
Las Vegas Market’s summer 2025 edition delivered a dynamic sourcing experience fueled by fresh product, strategic connections and design-driven storytelling.
NY NOW announces new collaboration with tabletop, houseware brands
The new collaboration is launching with a special installation next week at the NY NOW 2025 Summer Market B2B tradeshow taking place Aug. 3-5 at NYC’s Javits Center.
Atlanta Market unites industry with purpose-driven sourcing, community connections
The summer 2025 edition of Atlanta Market brought renewed momentum and a sense of solidarity to the gift, home and outdoor industries.
Gift for Life closes out summer fundraising in NYC
NY NOW and Shoppe Object have partnered with Gift for Life to host two August fundraising events in support of World Central Kitchen.
Summer 2025 Las Vegas Market sets the stage for discovery and connection
Discover what’s new and next at Las Vegas Market within 3,500-plus product lines and immersive experiences at World Market Center Las Vegas from July 27–31.
Luxury Lifestyle to showcase elevated designs within NY NOW’s marketplace
During the upcoming NY NOW Summer Market, Luxury Lifestyle and CURATED @ NY NOW will showcase exclusive, high-end jewelry and accessories.
4 ‘People’s Choice’ Market Snapshot winners preview must-sees at Atlanta Market
From 40 products, Atlanta Market participants have selected four “People’s Choice” winners in the summer 2025 Market Snapshot program.
Back-to-school season begins early for majority of shoppers
Two-thirds (67%) of back-to-school shoppers had already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year as of early July.