GHTA

Kudos to @stephen__joseph, @GiftHomeAssoc honoree at the @DallasMarket @ACCRESOURCETEAM #HEARTSAwards!

GHTA welcomes Laurie Burns as the new executive director. Read more via @StationeryTrend bit.ly/31DuxKd

We have hired Laurie Burns as our new executive director. Burns brings 35-plus years of extensive gift and home industry sales, marketing, trade show management and leadership experience to the position. Read more via @Gifts_and_Dec bit.ly/3wlbG4X

"The NRF issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 6.5 percent and 8.2 percent to more than $4.33 trillion in 2021 as more individuals get vaccinated and the economy reopens." Full article: bit.ly/3b6bGNy via @Gifts_and_Dec

"...the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Board of Directors have made the difficult but necessary decision that The Inspired Home Show 2021, scheduled to take place Aug. 7-10, 2021..." Full article: bit.ly/306fB6A via @giftshopmag

UPCOMING DIGITAL EVENT - 3/10 @ 11AM EST: "COVID-19 Changed Your B2B Customers and Buying Cycles – How to Thrive in 2021’s Digital-First Sales Environment," presented by @whereoware. Open to current, lapsed, & non-members. Details + register: bit.ly/2OSLnBG.

SPONSORED: On-demand webinar by @Aptean: learn how distributors can reduce inefficiencies and streamline DTC shipping. Built on industry best practices, this webinar is designed to help you run a better business and ensure on-time, every-time delivery. bit.ly/3b3cMbL

Looking to add more talent to your team? Don't forget to submit your job posting to the GHTA job board! Postings are free for members, and also open to non-members for a nominal fee. Learn more + submit posting: bit.ly/3up4Gmj

UPCOMING DIGITAL EVENT - 3/10 @ 11AM EST: "COVID-19 Changed Your B2B Customers and Buying Cycles – How to Thrive in 2021’s Digital-First Sales Environment," presented by @whereoware. Open to current, lapsed, & non-members. Details + register: bit.ly/2OSLnBG.

"Atlanta Apparel kicked off its 2021 trade show year with a return to historic traffic attendance levels and expansion of product offerings signaling robust recovery in the apparel and accessories sector." Full article: bit.ly/3d62Q3H via @giftshopmag

UPCOMING DIGITAL EVENT - 2/18 @ 11AM EST: "Expeditors’ Ocean Market Update," presented by @EXPD_Official. Open to current, lapsed, and non-members. Get full webinar details + register: bit.ly/3akqK8u.

"Record holiday season retail sales during the last two months of 2020 reflected the recovering economy but also got a boost from consumer emotions after a stressful year..." Full article: bit.ly/2MZQEa3 via @Gifts_and_Dec

SPONSORED: On-demand webinar by @Aptean: learn how distributors can reduce inefficiencies and streamline DTC shipping. Built on industry best practices, this webinar is designed to help you run a better business and ensure on-time, every-time delivery. bit.ly/3b3cMbL

UPCOMING DIGITAL EVENT - 2/18 @ 11AM EST: "Expeditors’ Ocean Market Update," presented by @EXPD_Official. Open to current, lapsed, and non-members. Get full webinar details + register: bit.ly/3akqK8u.

UPCOMING DIGITAL EVENT - 2/18 @ 11AM EST: "Expeditors’ Ocean Market Update," presented by @EXPD_Official. Open to current, lapsed, and non-members. Get full webinar details + register: bit.ly/3akqK8u.

Time to Seek Pandemic Funding: "Do you know about the ERC? According to the IRS website, “The Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act encourages businesses to keep employees on their payroll." Full article: bit.ly/3sJ3aL3 via @Gifts_and_Dec

2021 GHTA membership info. now available! You can both renew and signup as a new member on the GHTA website. Check out the latest benefits and signup quick so you don't miss out on any members only happenings! Questions? Contact us: info@giftandhome.org. giftandhome.org/about-membersh…

"Atlanta Market will provide a fresh start for retailers and designers as they gather to discover new trends, source new product and make new connections with a renewed optimism for 2021." Full article: bit.ly/3hS6yhG via @giftshopmag @AmericasMartATL

The GHTA admin office will be closed 12/24 - 1/3, in celebration of the holidays. All inquiries will be responded to upon our return. Thank you to everyone that has participated in and supported the GHTA throughout the year - we wouldn't be here without you. Happy Holidays!

"@DallasMarket Updates Health and Safety Policies: New measures include 50 percent occupancy limits across campus and no special events." Full article: bit.ly/37Q9zKP via @Gifts_and_Dec