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Cardinal Collection
January 13, 2026

Crossroads Family of Companies Expands Inspirational Gifts After Acquisition

The wholesale provider has acquired The Grandparent Gift Co., and will now feature a larger collection of sentimental and specialty gifts.

Heart on Main Street poses with HEARTS Awards
January 12, 2026

Heart on Main Street Recognized at 2026 ARTS Awards

Heart on Main Street received the HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS Awards in Dallas, honoring its commitment to independent retailers.

2026 ARTS Awards
January 12, 2026

Beatriz Ball Wins 8th ARTS Award for Best Tabletop

Nearly two dozen awards were bestowed on home furnishings retailers, manufacturers and designers during a ceremony in Dallas. Here’s who won.

Eddie Ross with his 2026 holiday ornament collection
January 9, 2026

Eddie Ross Teams With Whitehurst for Nostalgia-Meets-Contemporary Holiday Line

The collection, titled Main Street Merriments, will debut at Atlanta Market on Jan. 14.

Lego Smart Brick
January 9, 2026

Lego’s New Smart Brick and Interactive Play Technology Might Entirely Transform the Toy Industry

Showcased at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, Lego Smart Play helps kids bring their creations to life with the latest tech.

Darren Gygi Home Collection
January 8, 2026

Another Sullivans Brand Lives On: Artist Owners Buy Back Home Decor Brand

One home collection returns to its original owners after Sullivans announced in June it was looking to sell its home decor brand.

A Ukrainian artist paints ornaments part of a new HeARTfully Yours' ornament collection.
January 8, 2026

The ‘Ornament King’ is Out of the Christmas Business

The ornament company, formerly Heartfully Yours, has closed up shop and will no longer be creating European handcrafted ornaments.

Atlanta Market sign
January 7, 2026

Atlanta Market Readies for Buyers With New Showrooms, Packed Events Schedule

The gift sector will be booming this winter in Atlanta, with more than 1,000 permanent showrooms across 51 floors and hundreds of debuts.