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Gift for Life closes out summer fundraising in NYC

New York City’s two gift and home markets – NY NOW and Shoppe Object – have partnered with Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led national charitable organization, to host two August... more »

Summer 2025 Las Vegas Market sets the stage for discovery and connection

Las Vegas Market invites the global design and retail communities to discover what’s new and next within 3,500-plus product lines and immersive experiences designed to spark connection, creativity and commerce at World Market Center Las... more »

Luxury Lifestyle to showcase elevated designs within NY NOW’s marketplace

During the upcoming NY NOW Summer Market, taking place Aug. 3-5 at the Jacob Javits Center, Luxury Lifestyle and CURATED @ NY NOW will showcase exclusive, high-end jewelry and accessories. The strategic assemblage of current... more »

Atlanta Market unveils Best Booth Awards for summer 2025

Atlanta Market has presented Best Booth Awards to six of its 1,000-plus temporary exhibitors in recognition of exceptional merchandising and visual innovation, with Teaspressa receiving a special “Best of Show” award. The summer 2025 temporary... more »

July Casual Market Atlanta sets strong momentum for 2025 dual-market cycle

The July 15–17 summer Casual Market Atlanta closed with strong engagement and product discovery, marking the first of two complementary sourcing events for the casual and outdoor furnishings industry in 2025. As part of ANDMORE’s... more »

40 Market Snapshot finalists named for summer 2025 Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market has named 40 finalists in its Market Snapshot program, a semi-annual collection of innovative products from its furniture, home décor and gift permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. Online voting for the “People’s... more »

4 ‘People’s Choice’ Market Snapshot winners preview must-sees at Atlanta Market

From 40 products, Atlanta Market participants have selected four “People’s Choice” winners in the summer 2025 Market Snapshot program: Things Could Be Worse Collection by Calamityware; Blue Bird Ottoman by LR Home; Regina Bowls by... more »

Two-thirds of shoppers kicked off back-to-school buying by July

Two-thirds (67%) of back-to-school shoppers had already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year as of early July, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights &... more »

Kerusso hires industry veteran Jourdain Foster as national sales manager

Kerusso, a faith-based apparel and inspirational gift company, appointed Jourdain Foster as national sales manager. Foster brings more than 12 years of experience in the apparel and gift industry, with deep expertise in sales leadership,... more »

Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico beginning Aug. 1 — a move that could significantly strain U.S. trade relations with two major economic partners. Trump... more »