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Consumers celebrate Halloween despite COVID-19
Like many holidays this year, Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The autumnal holiday may look a ... more »
Halloween and Costume Association releases Halloween safety guidelines
Navigating the upcoming Halloween holiday in the time of COVID-19 is different than before. The Halloween and Costume Association announced new tools ... more »
Macy’s releases details for its 2020 Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s and the City of New York announced details of the reimagined plan for the safe production of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade celebration. Fo ... more »
PFA cancels its 2021 Annual Conference & Trade Show
Paper First Affiliates (PFA) released a statement about the cancellation of its Annual Conference & Trade Show, which was scheduled for Jan. 3 ... more »
Disguise launches LEGO Star Wars-inspired Halloween costumes
Disguise, Inc., announced the first ever line of LEGO Star Wars costumes to be available in the market. These minifigure-style costumes are designed a ... more »
Thinking of You Week and GCA invite retailers, publishers to celebrate
Thinking of You Week USA and Greeting Card Association (GCA) are preparing for the 2020 Thinking of You Week, which will be held Sep. 21-27, 2020. Thi ... more »
Data indicates a need for economic stimulus measures
Data indicating that small business owners are increasingly pessimistic about the coronavirus shows the need for continued economic stimulus measures, ... more »
Oriental Trading shares 10 low-contact trick-or-treat ideas
Just in time for Halloween 2020, Oriental Trading Company has 10 fun, safe and creative low-contact trick-or-treat solutions to help ensure that famil ... more »
Report indicates cosplay costume market is expected to thrive
KD Market Insights, a provider of market intelligence products and services, has published a report on global cosplay costumes market research report. ... more »
IMC adapts buyer experience for Fall Design Week
This September, International Market Centers (IMC) will showcase its dual-venue design resource for the southeast – the Atlanta Decorative Arts Cent ... more »
Halloween promises to be a once in a lifetime celebration
Speculation abounds surrounding our beloved celebration of costumes, candy and community. The Halloween groundswell has begun early this year as Ameri ... more »
Atlanta Market successfully adapts for buying and safety
The first major market of the COVID-19 crisis – Summer 2020 Atlanta Market – saw serious buying, a safe shopping environment and a collective goal ... more »