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NY NOW embraces the retail renaissance

NY NOW, a market for home, gift, handmade and lifestyle, takes the next step in its Retail Renaissance movement and transforms the winter 2020 Market into an immersive, experiential environment focused on fueling discovery, igniting... more »

LA Mart opens one week earlier in 2020

LA Mart is opening on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, one week earlier than in the past. LA Mart is the first market in the west, which will introduce the winter gift and home buying season before... more »

The Knot reveals 10 wedding trends for 2020 celebrations

The Knot, a wedding planning and registry resource, reveals 10 wedding trends to anticipate for 2020 celebrations. Couples marrying in 2020 will place a greater emphasis on intentional and deeply meaningful personalization, as well as on creating an... more »

Atlanta NEXT initiative makes its first impact on AmericasMart Atlanta

The Atlanta NEXT initiative, which transforms AmericasMart Atlanta through capital investments and strategic remerchandising of resources, has made its first impact on the campus with the repositioning and expansion of Open Year Round home décor... more »

The Toy Association unveils 2020 Toy of the Year Award finalists

The Toy Association unveiled 114 toy and game finalists for the prestigious 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. Known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program recognizes the top playthings on... more »

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market shares its theme for 2020

Dallas Market Center, a lifestyle marketplace in North America, shared The Five Senses is the theme for 2020 markets beginning with Total Home & Gift Market held Jan. 8-14, 2020. The theme will be presented... more »

Pavilions at Las Vegas Market showcase new and returning lines

Las Vegas Market noted that more than 90 new and returning exhibitors will be among the 450+ temporary gift and home resources showcased in the Pavilions at the Jan. 26-30, 2020 Winter 2020 Market. “The... more »

Jellybean Rugs acquires Homefires

Jellybean Rugs acquires all Homefires brand area and accent rugs, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Jellybean will revitalize and reorganize its company and products in a bold move to bring all Homefires brands into Jellybean.  This... more »

IMC launches new product competition

International Market Centers’ (IMC) new Market Snapshot is a competition launching at the Winter 2020 markets. Top products showing at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market and Las Vegas Market are now in... more »

NRF Foundation honors individuals who are shaping the future of retail

The NRF Foundation named an exclusive group of individuals to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2020. The honorees are industry leaders who are impacting retail and will be recognized Jan. 12, 2020, at... more »