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Gift for Life/DIFFA team raises $30,000

Gift for Life, a gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, shared that the Gift For Life/DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) team raised more than $30,000 for men, women, and families who... more »

NSS debuts as part of the NY NOW summer market

The National Stationery Show (NSS) makes its first appearance co-locating with the NY NOW summer market, August 10-13, 2019, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. The NSS will open a day earlier, along with... more »

Dallas Market Center shares the Annual Gourmet Gold Specialty Good Awards finalists

Dallas Market Center shares the finalists of the 10th Annual Gourmet Gold Specialty Good Awards to be held during Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-25, 2019. The Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards, sponsored by Gourmet Insider magazine,... more »

Father’s Day spending expected to reach all-time high

Americans are expected to spend more than ever on gifts for Father’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insight & Analytics. Total spending for the holiday... more »

Flavors of the South gourmet section comes to Smoky Mountain Gift Show

In response to demand from souvenir and resort retailers seeking new gourmet product resources, the 54th edition of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show welcomes the new “Flavors of the South” Gourmet feature to the show floor... more »

Atlanta Gourmet and Tabletop collections grow

Gourmet and tabletop offerings grow at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market with 29 brands opening new showrooms, expanding their spaces or renewing their commitments to the show in preparation for its July 2019... more »

Hudson Valley Lighting makes west coast debut at Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market said Hudson Valley Lighting Group will debut its first-ever west coast showroom at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28-August 1, 2019. The 23,742-square-foot showroom on the fourth floor of Building... more »

Greeting Card Association shares 2019 LOUIE Award winners

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of its 2019 “LOUIE Awards,” the International Greeting Card Awards Competition, at the 30th annual celebration on Sunday, May 19, 2019. The event was held in conjunction with... more »

Dallas Market Center presents global artisan showcase

Dallas Market Center, in partnership with the International Folk Art Alliance (IFAA), will serve as the exclusive host of the International Folk Art Market (IFAM) collection, June 19-23, during Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. The exhibit will... more »

IMC hires new chief technology officer

International Market Centers (IMC) has hired Shannon Knox, a former vice president technology for Hilton Worldwide, as its new executive vice president, chief technology officer. Beginning June 3, he will be responsible for IMC’s overall... more »