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February 12, 2024
Dallas Market Center to launch Nearshoring America trade show

Dallas Market Center launched Nearshoring America, a new international expo and support services designed to explore and facilitate nearshoring production services for gift, home furnishings and fashion accessories companies. Nearshoring America EXPO, to take place... more »

February 12, 2024
January 2024 retail sales signal strong start to the year

Retail sales showed a strong beginning for the year in January, nearly matching December’s busy holiday spending and rising significantly year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Total January 2024 retail sales, excluding... more »

February 9, 2024
Glo Pals expands with new team

Glo Pals is experiencing a shift in corporate leadership and expanding with a new team. Nearly a decade ago, Eric Hill and Jeffrey Rupp helped two Mississippi State University students launch their startup, Glo, through... more »

February 9, 2024
Las Vegas Spring Buying Event brings mid-market sourcing opportunities this March

ANDMORE’s semi-annual Las Vegas Spring Buying Event, featuring nearly 50 home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms across Building C and the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), will be held March 3-5 at World Market Center... more »

February 5, 2024
Las Vegas Apparel, Womenswear in Nevada co-launch this month

The inaugural co-location of Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) and Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN) is designed to present an elevated and exciting Las Vegas Fashion Week environment for order writing with a full show floor of... more »

February 5, 2024
ASD Market Week to include new exhibit halls, education and more

Emerald’s Affordable Shopping Destination (ASD) Market Week is aiming to enhance the experience for buyers and exhibitors alike at its upcoming event scheduled for March 10-13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This includes new... more »

February 5, 2024
Las Vegas Market brought spirited sourcing to the West

The Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market unfolded as a center for buyers to discover a wealth of sourcing opportunities, events and digital innovations. The five-day buying event welcomed retailers and designers from all 50 states... more »

February 1, 2024
The Inspired Home Show 2024 unveils events calendar

Global and color trend forecasters, market data analysts and an executive from the leading Hispanic media network will share their home and housewares industry vision in special keynote presentations during The Inspired Home Show 2024.... more »

January 30, 2024
NRF says Valentine’s Day gift spending to reach new record

Total spending on significant others for Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $14.2 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers are ready... more »

January 29, 2024
Las Vegas Market presents 8 ‘Market Snapshot’ winners

From a pool of 40 finalists, Las Vegas Market buyers have selected eight products as “People’s Choice” winners in the Winter 2024 Market Snapshot program: Tegan Collection by Accent Decor; Night Ice Performance Pillow by... more »

January 25, 2024
Buyer base expands west at January Dallas Market

The Winter 2024 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market experienced a dramatic increase in buyers attending for the first time, especially from the western U.S. states, according to Dallas Market Center. The number of buyers... more »

January 24, 2024
Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market kicks off buying event

Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market is set to welcome buyers to the West Coast furnishings, bedding, décor and gift buying event, with expanded offerings, 3,500 product lines and a packed schedule of special programming, Jan.... more »