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Next Gen Dallas Expands to Three-Showroom Footprint at Dallas Market Center
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (367+ words) Ahead of the summer show season, the sales rep agency is adding 6, 500 square feet of space to its DMC presence. Lenise Willis //Editor in Chief//April 8, 2026 After acquiring well-known sales rep agency Next Gen Dallas, The Link Companies is continuing…...
Small Sellers Tap Supplies From Temu to Stand Out in Crowded Markets
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (635+ words) From craft fair tables to college sweatshirt shipments, small US businesses are using Temu for affordable supplies to upgrade their presentation. Three seconds " or less. In many cases, that's all a fair vendor gets before a shopper decides to stay…...
Top 10 Manufacturers for 2026 Revealed, Vote Now for No. 1
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (156+ words) After months of accepting nominations, Gifts & Decorative Accessories has determined the top 10 manufacturers for 2026. Vote here to name a winner. Lenise Willis //Editor in Chief//April 7, 2026 Retailers have spoken once again! After accepting nominations for the last three months, Gifts…...
The Simplest Retail Strategy? Think Like a Kindergartener | Carol Schroeder
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (287+ words) From respect to responsibility, simple early lessons can shape better staff, stronger relationships and a healthier store culture. This year marks the 40th anniversary of "All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten," a book of essays about life…...
Primitives By Kathy Makes Bold Move Ahead of Summer Show Season
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (183+ words) Transitioning away from a national sales rep agency, the home decor and gift brand has added a new internal sales team. Lenise Willis //Editor in Chief//April 3, 2026 Primitives by Kathy, a wholesaler and manufacturer with nearly 30 years of experience in…...
Metal Prices Are Affecting Jewelry Purchases and Giving Rise to Stainless Steel Options
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (244+ words) Kin & Pebble notes that customers are seeking more affordable and stable options like stainless steel when buying jewelry. Lenise Willis //Editor in Chief//April 2, 2026 Kin & Pebble, a personalized jewelry company, says this shift is showing up in both product interest…...
What Do Children Need? Less Strict Toys Say Ukrainian Founders of New Toy Brand
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (504+ words) Woman-owned children's toy brand Babai creates toys and home accessories designed with natural materials, open-ended play concepts and pleasing aesthetics. Lenise Willis //Editor in Chief//April 2, 2026 Babai began the way many children's brands do " by its founders becoming parents. Viktoriia…...
Gift for Life, NY Now AIDS Walk Team Nears $500, 000 Fundraising Milestone
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (540+ words) The fundraising team has set a $40, 000 goal for May 17, 2026, for the annual AIDS Walk New York in Central Park. Lenise Willis //Editor in Chief//April 1, 2026 The Gift for Life/NY Now team will once again gather in Central Park on…...
Ukrainian Mother Shares Challenges, Successes as Female Founder | Q&A
1+ week, 1+ day ago (477+ words) Valeriia Amirova of Edere Editions shares challenges and successes building a wholesale textile brand focused on knit blankets and accessories. Lenise Willis //Editor in Chief//April 1, 2026 This past month, we celebrated all that women have accomplished throughout history, and the…...
Faire Launches Lightspeed Integration Supporting Top 4 POS Systems
1+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) Lenise Willis //Editor in Chief//March 31, 2026 The online marketplace has launched a new integration with Lightspeed, giving more retailers a seamless way to connect wholesale buying directly to their point-of-sale (POS) systems. With this addition, Faire is now integrated with…...