Gifts & Decorative Accessories

11/24/2025

✨ Get a first look at 2026 consumer trends! Join Gifts & Decorative Accessories on Friday, Dec. 5, for our most popular annual webinar: Exploring Key Trends for 2026. From color palettes to materials, fragrances to home décor — our editorial team will reveal data-backed insights from their Gift Book Consumer Survey.

👉 Register today! https://rebrand.ly/z9thng2

11/24/2025

Scheduled for Jan. 7-13, the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will feature several major debuts, events and more. Click on the link below for more information.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/market-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-first-market-of-2026/

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Scheduled for Jan. 7-13, the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will feature several major debuts, events and more.

11/21/2025

Ramp, a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money, is now valued at $32 billion following a $300 million primary financing round and an employee tender offer. Lightspeed Venture Partners led the financing, with continued support from existing investors such as T. Rowe Price, Founders Fund and more than a dozen others.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/industry-news/lightspeed-leads-funding-for-ai-powered-financial-platform-for-business-owners/

To date, Ramp has saved customers over $10 billion and 27.5 million hours with efficiency-driven programs.

11/20/2025

October retail sales reveal the impact of headwinds that are challenging consumers, reports Circana. Click on the link below to read more.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/business-news/consumers-are-facing-challenges-and-the-proof-is-in-the-sales-data/

October retail sales reveal the impact of headwinds that are challenging consumers, reports research group Circana.

11/19/2025

Gifts & Decorative Accessories to host its annual Trend Outlook webinar in December, sharing which product trends will drive sales next year. Click the link below to find out more.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/trendspotting/whats-trending-for-2026-tune-in-to-find-out-which-products-to-focus-on/

Gifts & Decorative Accessories to host its annual Trend Outlook webinar in December, sharing which product trends will drive sales next year.

11/18/2025

A new white paper, co-authored by former Mud Pie president "Zander" Brekke, outlines legal tariff strategies ahead of Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/business-news/dont-wait-for-the-supreme-court-legal-ways-to-minimize-tariff-exposure-now/

As the Supreme Court weighs the fate of Trump’s tariffs, businesses can’t afford to wait. This new white paper outlines legal strategies to reduce tariff exposure now.

11/17/2025

The gift and seasonal decor brand is now the North America distributor for a candle known for its texture and "angel wings" effect.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/business-news/raz-imports-snags-iconic-candle-partnership-expands-offerings/

The gift and seasonal decor brand is replacing Sullivans as the North America distributor for a well-known candle collection.

11/14/2025

The National Retail Federation said a proposed settlement, reportedly close to being announced in a class-action antitrust lawsuit over billions of dollars in swipe fees charged to retailers to process Visa and Mastercard credit cards, should be rejected.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/business-news/all-window-dressing-and-no-substance-retailers-reject-swipe-fee-settlement/

The National Retail Federation says the proposed settlement shows the card industry "either just doesn’t get it or just doesn’t care."

11/13/2025

The National Retail Federation expects sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time this year. Click on the link to read more.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/industry-news/2025-holiday-sales-might-reach-a-record-breaking-1-trillion/

The National Retail Federation expects sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time this year, according to its Holiday Forecast.

11/12/2025

Retail sales bounced back in October, showing both monthly and year-over-year gains heading into the holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the National Retail Federation.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/business-news/october-data-shows-continued-momentum-going-into-holiday-season/

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers focusing on family, friends and 'finding value,' is leading to strong retail sales.

11/11/2025

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is looking for experts in the home and housewares industry to speak at the upcoming Inspired Home Show.

https://www.giftsanddec.com/iha/want-to-talk-housewares-iha-looking-for-speakers-for-2026-inspired-home-show/

Experts can speak on current industry issues or trends including consumer behavior, , merchandising, retail design, supply chain and more.

11/10/2025

Jane Marie is partnering up with two new sales rep agencies, greatly expanding their reach across key U.S. regions. Click on the link below to read all about it!

https://www.giftsanddec.com/industry-news/jane-marie-expands-presence-across-u-s-with-2-new-sales-agency-partnerships/

The women's lifestyle brand will also appear in both agencies' showrooms during the upcoming winter 2026 markets.