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February 26, 2024
Studio M to close its doors

After 35 years in business, outdoor décor and gift brand Studio M will cease operations in April 2024. In an email sent to customers, the company said the decision is the result of enduring financial hardships, further... more »

February 26, 2024
Home vs. Hunger fundraising event returns to High Point Market

Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team today announced that its “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event returns to the Spring 2024 High Point Market on Sunday, April 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at... more »

February 26, 2024
Spring Market brings seasonal buying to Atlanta this March

Spring Market at AmericasMart Atlanta offers buyers another opportunity to continue beginning-of-year and seasonal buying with access to Open Year-Round showrooms plus additional market-only showrooms, as well as education and networking opportunities, March 4-6. “On... more »

February 26, 2024
IHFC, INTERHALL bring revitalized resources to High Point Market

Twenty-three exhibitor updates to International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) and INTERHALL resources bring sourcing and on-trend offerings to its 350-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. This spring, the latest updates in IHFC enhance ANDMORE’s recent... more »

February 26, 2024
ANDMORE’S Danielle Hall named Corporate Citizenship Rising Star

Danielle Hall, ANDMORE’s vice president of IT backoffice and operations applications, was named a “Rising Star” in the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2024 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Awards. Danielle Hall at the... more »

February 26, 2024
ToyFest 2024 kicks off in early March

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association unveiled ToyFest 2024 plans, Hall of Fame recipients and its participation at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, March 3-5. According to show executives, ToyFest 2023... more »

February 21, 2024
New gift trade show coming to Michigan in 2025

Great Lakes Promotions, a Michigan event company, unveiled a new wholesale venue to the gift industry, the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show. The event will be open to buyers, owners & decision makers on... more »

February 19, 2024
Strong order-writing reported at Atlanta Apparel

Atlanta Apparel’s February 2024 market kicked off the buying year with reports of strong order-writing, supplemented by well-attended market events, alongside the newly-designed Floor 5 buyer resource hub, during the Feb. 6-9 market at AmericasMart... more »

February 14, 2024
ANDMORE at High Point Market delivers sourcing, programming in spring 2024

ANDMORE at High Point Market brings buyers exclusive programming and trendsetting sourcing for the spring 2024 edition, running April 13-17. ANDMORE’s 17 Downtown High Point properties will feature more than 1,000 permanent showrooms and temporary... more »

February 14, 2024
Formal Markets bring updated resources to Atlanta

Formal Markets in Atlanta showcases its full collection of bridal, formal and social occasion resources for its first buying event of the year, with expanded educational opportunities, hallmark fashion events and amenities, April 9-11 at... more »

February 14, 2024
February 2024 Shoppe Object cites record-breaking growth

Shoppe Object has concluded its winter 2024 edition, marking a milestone in its journey of growth, according to show executives. With an expanded footprint that included both Pier 36 and the newly added venue at... more »

February 13, 2024
GSMA Annual Conference 2024 returns in person this spring

The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) will return to in-person events with the GSMA Annual Conference 2024, slated to take place in Kansas City, Missouri. After navigating the challenges of the virtual landscape during the... more »

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