Pamela Brill

1 month ago | giftsanddec.com | Pamela Brill

There’s no denying the impact that tariffs on Chinese imported goods will have on the toy industry. With nearly 80 percent of playthings sold in the U.S. being manufactured in China, toy makers and retailers absorbing the cost may be forced to pass a 20-percent hike onto consumers. Those on the frontlines of the tariffs war shared their strategies for offsetting these charges — and how this may alter future production and buying.

1 month ago | clubandresortbusiness.com | Pamela Brill

The golf course may be the hot ticket during warmer weather, but inside the clubhouse, event spaces are the place to be. Tournament luncheons, corporate meetings, weddings and other private affairs generate a steady stream of traffic and revenue, buzzing with business. Whether clubs are refreshing outdated facilities or expanding their event sales, new designs are proving their worth.

1 month ago | publishersweekly.com | Pamela Brill

Middle grade and teen readers can expect a wave of fiction this spring with the launch of HarperCollins’s newest imprint, Storytide. With more than 30 books slated for 2025, along with several backlist titles that will now be housed under this brand, Storytide is committed to bringing more dynamic literary voices to the forefront. Leading the imprint is VP and publisher Tara Weikum, whose expertise is helping to lay Storytide’s foundation.

2 months ago | publishersweekly.com | Pamela Brill

Children who are surrounded by books spend more time reading—particularly those in underserved school districts. Such is the conclusion of a recent study conducted by Little Free Library and the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, the first partner in a multi-site observational report seeking to uncover children’s reading habits. “Convenient, widespread access to books turns reading into an everyday activity,” said LFL executive director Greig Metzger.

2 months ago | homeaccentstoday.com | Pamela Brill |Alex Herring

One of the biggest joys in home ownership is getting to decorate one’s space with décor that reflects your own expressive style and personality. That’s why it perhaps comes as no surprise that nearly half of homeowners surveyed for the 2025 Gift Book Consumer indicated an interest in buying outdoor accessories such as porch boards and door hangers to update their home décor.