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Biggest new product selection for 2019 at Dallas March market

Dallas Market Center presents a once-a-year buying opportunity for retailers during the combined Apparel & Accessories Market + Total Home & Gift Market held March 27 to March 30, 2019. Buyers will find thousands of... more »

The Christmasworld trends for 2019/20

Natural, sustainable and unusual Green is in vogue – at the world’s leading trade fair for festive and seasonal decorations, not only matcha green but also naturalness and sustainability were on trend. Appropriately, the canon... more »

Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards nominations are underway

Recognizing the Gift + Stationery Industry's next generation of leaders, the 40 Under 40 Awards will honor 40 outstanding individuals who are making great strides in the industry. Submit free nominations by April 1, 2019.... more »

Gift, gourmet gains continue at Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market, produced by International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC), announced that a dozen gift and gourmet tenants are upping their commitment to the Market with more than 10,000 square feet of relocated, expanded and... more »

MinneapolisMART opens March 8

MinneapolisMART will be held from March 8 through March 12, 2019. Each year this market features six markets in March and August, and one wholesale temporary show in March. This year's show is open from 9:00... more »

Retailers welcome progress on trade negotiations and delay of tariff increase

The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay after the administration delayed a tariff increase on Chinese goods set to take effect this week. “We welcome the progress... more »

Retail Renaissance NY NOW winter market drives historic retail attendance

The nation’s largest retail facing exhibition completely repositioned itself at the Winter edition that took place February 3 through 6, at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Fully embracing the transformation sweeping the brick & mortar... more »

IHA: New show name, new logo

The International Housewares Association (IHA) introduced a new logo and graphic identity system for the Association and all of its related brands. Coming at the same time as the announcement of the new Show branding,... more »

Experience two different tours at High Point Market

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has expanded the Style Spotters Trend Tours program for Spring Market, April 6-10, 2019. A program focused on exposing Market attendees to the wide variety of exhibitors High Point... more »

Clarion UX Gathering West receives positive reviews

As the only hosted buyer event of its kind offering guaranteed one-to-one buyer meetings during the import winter buying season, The Gathering West debuted to rave reviews from buyers and exhibitors during its inaugural February... more »