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GCA’s Oceans of Opportunities registration opens

Greeting Card Association (GCA) opens registration for Oceans of Opportunity, a workshop and retreat in Naples, Florida. This event is being held from September 18 through September 21, 2019, and offers multiple educational sessions for greeting... more »

Gift category expands at Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market

The gift category at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market grows with 83 new, expanded, relocated and renewed showrooms in the lead up to the July 2019 Market. The gift offerings in Atlanta... more »

OneCoast gives back with Backpacks for Hope initiative

For the third year in a row, OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, will be collecting for its annual Backpacks of Hope initiative during the Summer 2019 markets in Dallas, Atlanta, and Las... more »

Dallas Market Center transforms Total Lifestyle Market for June 2020

Dallas Market Center transforms its summer market experience to better serve the changing needs of retail. Beginning in June 2020, a Total Lifestyle Market will take place across all product categories. This annual, summer-only trade... more »

IMC expands buyer services staff and activities

International Market Centers (IMC) expands its buyer services team by focusing new and existing staff with expertise in four primary market categories – gift, home decor, furniture and apparel – and launches a new, in-house... more »

Surf Expo’s Waterfest launches the September show

A new event debuts at Surf Expo in September —  Waterfest. This is an outdoor festival experience and will kickoff the show. The event will feature music, food and 40 of the newest and best... more »

May’s retail sales show consumer resilience

May’s retail sales show consumer resilience and confidence in the economy. Retail sales rose 0.5 percent in May seasonally adjusted from April and up 3.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The... more »

Dallas Men’s Show delivers new products to retailers

Dallas Market Center delivers new products to retailers at the Dallas Men’s Show on July 27-29, 2019. Independent retailers will have access to new showrooms and lines, returning top brands and events. The show presents... more »

Retail theft and cybersecurity concerns rise

Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $50.6 billion in 2018, up from $46.8 billion the year before as industry security executives said there is a growing overlap between loss prevention and cybersecurity... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta shares July show’s programming

AmericasMart Atlanta: The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market offers nearly 30 events and seminars, gourmet demonstrations, lounges and celebrations this July. Attendees will connect with tastemakers, trendsetters and leaders from the design, entertaining,... more »