The GHTA works to lead and transform the gift and home industries.

Joined March 2010
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1 Apr 2021
GHTA welcomes Laurie Burns as the new executive director. Read more via @StationeryTrend bit.ly/31DuxKd
1 Apr 2021
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

4 Mar 2021
"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

2 Mar 2021
"...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

2 Mar 2021
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.

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25 Feb 2021
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

24 Feb 2021
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

22 Feb 2021
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.

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19 Feb 2021
"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

17 Feb 2021
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.

15 Feb 2021
"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

13 Feb 2021
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

12 Feb 2021
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.
29 Jan 2021
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.
21 Jan 2021
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

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8 Jan 2021
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-member…

7 Jan 2021
"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
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23 Dec 2020
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!
9 Dec 2020
"@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