Amanda Erd

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

In conjunction with their 50th anniversary, Master Toys is making a stop at this year’s Astra Marketplace in San Antonio. The toy manufacturer and wholesaler is bringing the latest offerings from three of its product lines to Astra this year, including Smoko, World’s Tiniest and Gummiez. Astra Marketplace and Academy will be June 1-4 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. González Convention Center.

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

In late February, a directive from Elon Musk ricocheted through corporate America: “Email me the five things you did this week by Friday EOD.” The memo, blunt and unadorned, ignited a firestorm about workplace accountability. But in our rush to either condemn or defend, we’re missing the real story. The problem isn’t accountability — it’s how we pursue it.

1 week ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Amanda Erd

ATLANTA – Summer market season is gearing up and attendees are now able to register for the upcoming Atlanta Market, running alongside Casual Market Atlanta, this July. Registration is open for the July 15-21 show at AmericasMart Atlanta where marketgoers will find thousands of products across several categories in the home and gift industries. More than 500 temporary exhibits are slated to be on display in conjunction with the 1,000-plus permanent showrooms.

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Lenise Willis |Adelaide Elliott |Amanda Erd

Whether it’s a chilly spring night or a breezy summer evening, comfort is always in style. From buttery-soft blankets to huggable stuffed animals, cozy essentials aren’t just for the colder months – they are year-round mood boosters. With everything that has been going on in the news lately, tariff hikes included, comforting gifts are sure to be in high demand. To help you find your customers’ next favorite feel-good gift, our editors put three comfy products to the test.

1 week ago | hometextilestoday.com | Amanda Erd

Atlanta – Summer market season is gearing up and attendees are now able to register for the upcoming Atlanta Market, running alongside Casual Market Atlanta, this July. Registration is open for the July 15-21 show at AmericasMart Atlanta where marketgoers will find thousands of products across several categories in the home and gift industries. More than 500 temporary exhibits are slated to be on display in conjunction with the 1,000-plus permanent showrooms.