1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (602+ words) Trina Hogan of Road Runners shares her experience of starting in the retail world and flipping to the sales rep side. “I enjoyed working with and getting to know my reps and the brand owners,” Hogan said. “I always thought…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (234+ words) Forget Metallic Serveware. Beatriz Ball is Bringing An Assortment of Color to Next Month’s NY Now Though best known for its metallic tableware, Beatriz Ball will bring a colorful assortment of resin and enamel pieces to NY Now's summer show,…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (75+ words) 15 Favs Our Team Tagged in Dallas | Editors’ Picks Gifts & Decorative Accessories Our summer market #GDAGiftTags continued in Dallas as we discovered tons of new, exciting, versatile products. Each day during markets, our editors place a special card by products that…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (235+ words) (Image courtesy of Bonkers Toys) The collection will debut at San Diego Comic-Con before its nationwide launch next month. Amanda Erd// Managing Editor, Gifts & Decorative Accessories//July 23, 2026 Bonkers Toys has long been know for its collabs with YouTube stars, and…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (21+ words) Ms. Rachel, Spin Master’s Latest Toy Expansion is Quite the ‘Pig’ Deal Gifts & Decorative Accessories Select Region or Brand...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (235+ words) (Image courtesy of DNA Sales) The sales rep agency gathered on July 19 for a special anniversary celebration at the MIX Show. Amanda Erd// Managing Editor, Gifts & Decorative Accessories//July 22, 2026 Nine states, two showrooms, 60-plus brands – DNA Sales had plenty to…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (236+ words) The Toy Association raised more than $100,000 through The Toy Foundation to deliver the joy of play to children in need around the globe. Lenise Willis// Editor in Chief//July 22, 2026 Last month, The Toy Association’s philanthropic arm, The Toy Foundation, raised…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (262+ words) (Logo courtesy of Moose Toys) CrunchLabs and Moose Toys have partnered to launch a co-branded toy line called CrunchLabs by Mark Rober, which includes seven STEM toys for ages six and up. Lenise Willis// Editor in Chief//July 22, 2026 Built around…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (949+ words) Staying nimble, heeding rep advice and balancing emerging trends with best sellers are the key objectives for specialty merchants. At White Arrows Home in Minocqua, Wisc., store owner Kristin Lenz takes great pride in creating a retail experience that extends…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (140+ words) Industry vets Joe Rowley and Cathy O'Kane have launched a new consulting group to help gift and home companies increase visibility and more. Lenise Willis// Editor in Chief//July 20, 2026 “What’s unique about us is our gift background; you don’t have…...