Category: stm-Trade Show News
JuniperMarket concludes a successful Atlanta Market preview
Juniper finished the recently concluded Atlanta Market on a high note generating major excitement for the spring 2021 launch of JuniperMarket.
2020 holiday shopping season reflects record sales
Record holiday season retail sales during the last two months of 2020 reflected the recovering economy, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for NRF said.
Tax ramifications of PPP loans clarified in new congressional act
On Dec. 28, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidate Appropriations Act, 2021, which clarified the tax ramifications of PPP loans.
BAMKO acquires Gifts By Design
BAMKO, an arm of Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Gifts By Design, Inc. of Seattle.
UEI Group Companies appoints new direct sales professional
UEI Group announced the addition of Greg Louder to its team. Louder has been appointed as a direct sales professional for the UEI Group.
DM Merchandising launches new website
DM Merchandising launched a new customer-centric website that creates a buying experience that is smart, simple and flexible to assist its customers.
NRF’s says Valentine’s Day spending to total $21.8 Billion
Just over half, 52 percent, of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion.
Share Your Story: Better and Company
Jessica Walker founded Better and Company, an online retailer, in 2018 after her husband received a cancer diagnosis.
IMC expands spring buying event into Spring Market
International Market Centers is expanding its Spring Market to meet the needs of buyers and sellers, the event runs Mar. 3-5, 2021.
IHA partners with Brandwise to create e-commerce platform
IHA partnered with Brandwise to offer a year-round e-commerce opportunity for its members and buyers called Connect COMMERCE.
Las Vegas Design Center webinar addresses product sustainability
Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly First Friday free webinar series on Feb. 5, will address sustainability in product manufacturing.
AmericasMart updates resources for year round collection
AmericasMart Atlanta kicks off its 2021 Open Year Round selling with 13 updates to its 350+ open daily showroom collection in February.
Retail sales grow 16% in toy industry in 2020
The NPD Group announced U.S. retail sales of toys generated $25.1 billion in 2020, which was an increase of 16%, or $3.5 billion.
IMC presents webinar series on diversity and inclusion
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that it will present a series of four hour-long webinars highlighting diversity.
Share Your Story: Oh Script Paper Co.
Oh Script Paper Co. is a family-owned, women-led stationery company started because of our love of punny and cheeky greeting cards.
Share Your Story: Mackans
Susan Jones from Mackans, is a stationery, printing and gift shop, that started as an office supply company and offers a variety of merchandise.
Snail Mail Stickers
Snail Mail Stickers from Our Back Pockets printed on clear, vinyl stock and are Stationery Trends’ Product Pick of the Week.
NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 2 moves to a digital format
NRF is preparing to return online in June to provide even more expansive content, networking, entertainment and expert insights for registrants.
MHS Licensing & Consulting adds artist to MHS Art Showcase
In January 2021, MHS Licensing & Consulting introduced a new artist, Courtney Morgenstern, at its MHS Art Showcase.