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First quarter results show economy is slowing, consumers still spending
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz reports. “The U.S. economy lost some spring... more »
Mud Pie debuts Hanukkah collection
Mud Pie debuted a Hanukkah collection for the fall/holiday 2024 season with home and kids’ gift items. The collection, which is now available for purchase by... more »
DEMDACO purchases Studio M
DEMDACO purchased the Studio M brand, which is composed of an array of artful home and garden décor made in the U.S. The acquisition comes after Studio M announced it will cease operations in April... more »
Exhibitors confirmed for Las Vegas Market
The Gift & Home Temporary Exhibits at Las Vegas Market provides access to products with a showcase of some 400 brands, in six easy-to-shop categories, in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas from... more »
GHTA opens nominations for Young Executive of the Year Award
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), an industry non-profit trade association, opened nominations for the fourth Annual Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award. The industry lost a dear friend to many when... more »
Formal Markets to host Mon Cheri Academy webinars through July
Formal Markets continues its year-long educational series with Mon Cheri Academy, which include virtual, monthly sessions through July. The sessions lead up to the in-person Mon Cheri Academy at Formal Markets in Las Vegas, on... more »
nora fleming unveils new ‘mini’ additions
nora fleming launched two new additions to its collection: the “happy fry-day! mini” and “slice, slice, baby! mini.” These pieces are available to retailers starting... more »
Just Got 2 Have It! expands in Atlanta
Just Got 2 Have It! will expand for Atlanta Market with showrooms in locations on the 17th Floor of Building 2 in AmericasMart. Just Got 2 Have It’s Lifestyle brands will now be presented in... more »
Gift for Life raises $21K for hunger relief
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team, in partnership with home manufacturers and market-makers, raised more than $21,000 for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief programs through its Party with a Purpose event at the... more »
ANDMORE names Jon Pertchik as CEO, Dorothy Belshaw as president
ANDMORE appointed Jonathan Pertchik as CEO and promoted Dorothy Belshaw to president. Pertchik succeeds Bob Maricich, who founded ANDMORE — formerly International Market Centers (IMC) — in 2011. Maricich will now assume the role of... more »
Summer 2024 Atlanta Market updates gift resources
Atlanta Market introduces new and expanded exhibitors in its collection of 700-plus sales agencies and branded showrooms offering gift resources at the summer 2024 edition of the July 16-22 Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta. [caption... more »
Consumers to spend near-record $33.5B on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in... more »
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May 6, 2024
Mud Pie debuts Hanukkah collection
May 6, 2024
DEMDACO purchases Studio M
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Exhibitors confirmed for Las Vegas Market
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