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Upcoming markets provide retailers buying opportunities

Although the summer purchasing season is almost upon us, there are still opportunities to attend a spring market to procure gifts, books, journals, calendars and more. Plus a sneak peak at the kick-off to the... more »

2019 Graduation gift spending trends

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, 34 percent of respondents will purchase a graduation gift this year. The NRF survey found 45 percent 18-24 year-olds plan... more »

Emerald Expositions names Brian Field as COO

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. appointed Brian Field as chief operating officer, effective June 1, 2019. “Brian brings a unique set of skills and experiences to all aspects of the B2B events and marketing services business.... more »

Expanded home décor for Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market will have 33 new, expanding and relocating home décor resources in permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits for Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, July 28 through August 1, 2019. “Las Vegas Market presents... more »

Atlanta June Market prepares buyers for winter and holiday 2019

The expanded fashion exhibitors plus educational and networking programs at the June 2019 Atlanta Apparel Market prepare the east coast’s fashion buyers for the upcoming Autumn, Winter and Holiday seasons. The Market will be held... more »

Mud Pie encourages volunteerism with new VTO Policy

Mud Pie has introduced a paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy that allows associates to donate their time to the causes that are closest to their hearts. “As a family-owned company, we recognize the many... more »

Dallas Market Center launches new advertising campaign

Dallas Market Center has taken a bold step, launching a fashion-forward and artistic advertising campaign that communicates the vibrant Dallas Market Center brand and its position as the only true lifestyle marketplace. The campaign’s debut... more »

Retail sales impacted by slower tax refunds and weather

Retail sales were down 0.2 percent in April seasonally adjusted from March but up 5.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) noted. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “Slower tax... more »

Minnetonka to open new showroom at Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center, the western lifestyle marketplace and home to WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Markets beginning in 2021, said Minnetonka will relocate its showroom and open in a new space inside the growing... more »

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo debuts May 18

The greeting card industry is buzzing with excitement for Noted: The Greeting Card Expo happening May 18 through May 20, 2019 at the Brooklyn Expo Center and hosted by the Greeting Card Association (GCA). Noted... more »