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Atlanta showcases gourmet, tabletop and entertaining trends

The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market showcases trends in tabletop, housewares and gourmet food products at its 2020 staging. More than 900 leading brands will present new introductions and 10 culinary tastemakers will lead... more »

Las Vegas Market opens submissions for FIRST LOOK Program

Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary FIRST LOOK trend program, which will showcase design and color trends through onsite displays, with an educational seminar and in a published resource guide, at... more »

Holiday shoppers plan to spend 4% more this year

Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,047.83 this holiday season, up 4% from the $1,007.24 they said they would spend last year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

ASTRA’s 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day is Nov. 9, 2019

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's (ASTRA) 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day brings together all parts of the independent toy industry to reach holiday toy buyers. ASTRA stated resources are available to retailers who... more »

Ron Robinson’s event at LA Mart was a success

Ron Robinson and his executive team, Stacy Robinson and Karen Meena, shared entertaining anecdotes, helpful information, and guidance on how to maintain a thriving retail business to a crowd of over 150 attendees at LA... more »

Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show offers new opportunities

Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is a coastal souvenir trade show held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This year the show is offering some new experiences for attendees and will be held... more »

Two Philadelphia gift shows to co-locate in January 2020

Building upon the success and feedback from last year’s edition, the Philadelphia Gift Show will once again co-locate with the Philadelphia Souvenir & Resort Expo for the Jan. 25-28, 2020 edition, located at the Greater... more »

IMC selects 5 Best Booth winners at Fall High Point Market

International Market Centers (IMC) shared five exhibitors – Botanica, Creative Touch, Custom Contract Furnishings, Doug Frates Glass and Ti-a Baskets – have been named Best Booth winners for Fall 2019 High Point Market. “IMC is... more »

LindaGeez Cards + Gifts opens online retail destination

LindaGeez Cards & Gifts, located in Woodstock, Illinois, celebrated its grand opening of its online store this October. LindaGeez is a collection of inspirational stationery and gifts, handcrafted design with uplifting editorial that speaks from... more »

Christmasworld’s keynote speaker urges urban regeneration

Christmasworld’s premium business program will provide details, information and insights. On Jan. 27, 2020, it will bring together representatives from city and town marketing departments, local administrations, the retail trade and shopping centers, and invite... more »