Gifts & Decorative Accessories

4 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Spencer Musick

President Donald Trump said Monday he may speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this week. The statement came as the two countries move to de-escalate their long-running trade conflict following a weekend agreement to substantially reduce tariffs. “I’ll speak to President Xi maybe at the end of the week,” Trump said during a news conference at the White House.

5 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Cindy Hodnett

Home furnishings retailer Ikea just released its latest Sleep Report and company officials said the research identifies Ikea as “one of the world’s most popular reproductive assistants,” among many other findings. Using the answers from more than 55,000 respondents, the mega-retailer estimates that 6 percent of babies globally and up to 10 percent in Middle Eastern countries, were “produced” on an Ikea bed or mattress.

6 days ago | giftsanddec.com | Cindy Hodnett

The rate at which trends are introduced has been undergoing a major timing shift in recent years, and it is about to get a lot faster, at least at Walmart stores. A recent release on Walmart’s corporate website highlights how the mega-retailer is using artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI to gather global data and trends and aggregate the information for the company’s fashion team.

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Adelaide Elliott

Amid tariff uncertainties, Seattle-based souvenir and gift company Lantern Press has made a promise to customers – no price hikes or surcharges on core items through Jan. 1, 2027. “Our retail partners have been through enough,” said Aaron Morris, founder and CEO of Lantern Press. “Pandemics, uncertain economy, apprehensive consumers and an ever-changing retail landscape. We are in the ring together.

1 week ago | giftsanddec.com | Adelaide Elliott

Ahead of its summer market season, wholesale marketplace Dallas Market Center has launched a new, redesigned website, designed to “offer an unparalleled buyer and exhibitor experience,” per a release. The new website, featuring an optimized search tool, mobile FastPass for quicker entry and personalized market planning resources, is live now in time for summer market preregistration.