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Noted extends LOUIE Awards deadline

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo has extended the deadline for LOUIE Awards submissions. Due to an impressive response to this year's awards, Noted will now accept greeting card entries through Feb. 10, 2020. The LOUIE... more »

Las Vegas Market readies for Winter 2020 Market

The Las Vegas Market is ready for the Winter Market, which will feature new products, exclusive programs and more than 150 new, expanded and relocated showrooms and temporary exhibitors among its 4,300+ furniture, gift and... more »

New Timeless Heirloom Ornament Collection launches at Atlanta

The Timeless Heirloom Ornament Collection officially launched at the International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in Atlanta. Each ornament was designed and curated by Design Master Associates, a product development firm based in Virginia. For... more »

Ukulele YouTube sensation Emily Arrow performs at Toy Fair

Emily Arrow, an award-winning children’s songwriter, official Kala Brand Music Co. artist, and popular YouTube star, will perform and promote Kids Guide to Learning the Ukulele at the New York Toy Fair in February 2020.... more »

BESTofShowShop.com launches in the wholesale gift marketplace

BEST of Show, the wholesale gift marketplace’s fully branded, non-sales-rep-driven showroom collection, announced the launch of the B2B wholesale buying platform, BESTofShowShop.com. The new platform launches with 25,000 buyers registered to shop, offering thousands of... more »

Pet Releaf reports significant growth due to interest in CBD pet products

Pet Releaf, an organic CBD and hemp pet product manufacturer, reports significant growth in 2019 due to increased interest in CBD pet products, expanded product lines, and market demand for the highest possible quality USDA... more »

Designers share trends via Las Vegas Market’s Instagram Takeover

Twenty-five leading designers and tastemakers will share their favorite new lines, exciting events and fashion-forward trends through an Instagram takeover of the Las Vegas Market account through the Market’s popular #ViewOnVegas during Winter 2020 Las... more »

NY NOW and Forty One Madison celebrate partnership at Winter 2020 Market

NY NOW and Forty One Madison will continue its partnership. The Forty One Madison pavilion will present retailers and media with a curated introduction and preview to brands including Christofle, Lenox, Annieglass, Canvas Home, Match Pewter,... more »

Phase two of Atlanta NEXT will create lifestyle destination

A new lifestyle destination is taking shape in Phase 2 of Atlanta NEXT, International Market Centers’ multi-stage plan that transforms AmericasMart Atlanta through capital investments and strategic re-merchandising of resources. Beginning with the Summer 2020... more »

IMC launches B2B e-commerce division

International Market Centers (IMC) will launch IMC_di, a wholly-owned, stand-alone, B2B e-commerce division, which will offer vendors a single integrated digital platform enabling them to reach new buyers, capture leads and grow sales. Building on... more »