Gifts & Decorative Accessories

Gifts and Decorative Accessories is a complete solution that offers both print and online resources aimed at supporting retailers and manufacturers in the gift, toy, and home décor sectors. This platform provides essential insights into the market trends that impact their businesses. With Gifts and Decorative Accessories, users can access the most up-to-date news about the gift and toy industries, discover new product launches, learn about key consumer trends, find solutions for store operations, stay informed on trade shows, get technology updates, and much more.

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#2003544

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#762216

Business and Consumer Services/Textiles

#842

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Heart on Main Street's 'One Night. One Heart." Event Raises $5,000 in Dallas

2 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

Heart on Main Street‘s “One Night. One Heart.” event in Dallas raised thousands of dollars in just one night to help support independent retailers. In the span of just four hours, gift and home industry members were able to raise $5,000 through showroom activations, community outreach and in-person donations. The fundraising event took place during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market on June 19.
Just Play Taps Industry Vet of 30+ Years for Senior Vice President of Sales Role

3 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

Effective immediately, Just Play has announced the appointment of a new senior vice president of sales. Sara Taylor comes to Just Play with more than 30 years of experience in the global toy industry, serving in leadership roles at Mattel, Spin Master, Funrise and more. Most recently, Taylor held the role of senior vice president at MGA Entertainment, where she oversaw the company’s operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy and Spain.
DNA Sales Expands Midwest Presence With New Showroom in Chicago

3 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

DNA Sales has announced the leasing of a new showroom space in Cumberland Centre for the Mix Chicago Mart. The manufacturers’ representative agency expansion to Cumberland Centre marks a step forward in “providing an enhanced platform to showcase its diverse portfolio of lifestyle, home and gift brands,” the company said in a release. The showroom is scheduled to open in August in time for the Mix Chicago Mart’s next show, running Aug. 10-12.
Bonkers Toys Teaming Up With YouTube Star PrestonPlayz for New Toy Line

4 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

Another YouTuber is breaking into the toy industry, this time with the partnership of Bonkers Toys. YouTube gaming star PrestonPlayz is joining with Bonkers Toys to release a full line of toys next spring. PrestonPlayz was created by Preston Arsement who had a passion for gaming at just 15 years old.
Ooly Is Celebrating 20 Years of Arts and Crafts

4 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

Ooly has been bringing quality, creative products to consumers for years – and now they’re celebrating a major anniversary. The innovative arts and crafts brand is celebrating 20 years in business. “Celebrating 20 years of Ooly is a celebration of creativity, community, and the joy that comes from making something special,” said Carol Pankiw, Ooly founder, owner and CEO.
Lightovation Event Honors 2025 Showroom of the Year Winners

5 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Vicky Jarrett

Six were named winners in the 16th Annual Showroom of the Year, and they were presented with their awards at Lightovation last week. The award presentation, which also featured celebrity designer Kelsey McGregor, founder and principal designer of Kelsey Leigh Design, honored lighting retailers from throughout North America, with one Showroom of the Year winner in each of three dollar-volume categories, along with three specialty awards.
From Retailer to Rep, and the Knowledge That Comes With It | Road Reps

6 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

If there’s one thing Marianne Welch knows, it’s both sides of the counter. Before she hit the road as a sales representative, Welch spent 18 years running her own gift shop, as well as serving as a buyer for a regional variety chain and a hospital gift shop. When she says she understands what retailers need, she means it, because she’s beenone. Today, Welch brings her seasoned retail expertise to her territory in Southern Idaho and Utah as part of the Sales Producers Inc.
Why Small Box Stores Need to Pay Attention to Big Box Problems | Warren Shoulberg

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Warren Shoulberg

Just being big is not necessarily the best strategy as we’ve recently learned in the business of retail. A rash of bankruptcies, near-bankruptcies and generally dismal performances from some of the country’s biggest retail chains has once again confirmed that size alone doesn’t guarantee success.
More Than $38,000 Raised as Gift for Life Honors Ivystone's Cofiell

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

During Wednesday’s 74th annual Retailer Excellence Awards, Gift for Life honored Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell with its 2025 Industry Achievement Award, recognizing him for exceptional leadership and dedication to the industry and raising more than $38,000 so far for hunger relief.
2 Greeting Card Brands That Hit the Right Notes

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Amanda Erd

There’s nothing quite like seeing someone’s eyes light up as they read a personal note. It’s a method of communication that has trickled off in popularity as technology changed the way we talk to each other, but it’s an art form that still deserves to be celebrated. In honor of *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo next month in Las Vegas, we decided to seek out some greeting cards that really spoke to us.