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Rainbow Unicorn Set is a new gift ensemble from Douglas Company

The unicorn trend is appealing to all age groups including babies! The unicorn trend is strong at Douglas Company, and the baby category may just have one of the most magical of them all. Meet,... more »

IMC shares market dates through 2023 for Atlanta and Las Vegas

International Market Centers (IMC) has announced dates through 2023 for its gift and home furnishings markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Las Vegas Market both run... more »

Mother’s Day expected to deliver highest consumer spending to date

Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $25 billion this year, up from $23.1 billion in 2018, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). A total 84... more »

Las Vegas Market opens submissions for First Look program

Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary First Looktrend program at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28 – Aug. 1, 2019. All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited to submit... more »

Philadelphia Gift Show expands, rebrands and relocates

Returning July 21 through 24, 2019 to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Gift Show is bringing its popular Markers' Market booths together with the Artisan Alley tabletop displays and rebranding the... more »

CEO Summit at Summer Las Vegas Market opens registration

Registration for the CEO Summit at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market is now open at lvmkt.com/ceosummit. Additionally, 10 sponsors have been confirmed to date for the executive-level conference for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries.... more »

WPD gives sustainability in jewelry a new meaning for Earth Day

As we celebrate Earth Day today and place so much emphasis on creating a positive footprint in today's climate, the retail industry has seen a major shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly options.   In fashion,... more »

March retail sales are up

Retail sales were up 1 percent in March seasonally adjusted from February and up 0.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “March’s numbers... more »

Las Vegas Market partners with American Institute of Floral Designers

Las Vegas Market is partnering with the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) to host a one-day event that connects market vendors with buyers and designers in the floral industry. The event will take place... more »

Nominations now open for 31st annual ARTS Awards

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, shared nominations are officially open for the 31st Annual ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards, presented each January in concurrence with Dallas Total Home & Gift Market,... more »