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Back-to-school and college spending to reach $82.8 billion

The back-to-school and college shopping season is in full swing, but many parents and college students say they are waiting for the best deals to complete their shopping lists, according to the annual survey released today by... more »

Contemporary products featured in NY NOW’s Accent on Design section

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is the place to be for buyers, shop owners and designers looking for contemporary products. The cutting-edge Accent on Design section will offer an opportunity to see... more »

Retail imports to set new record this month as consumers spend and tariffs take effect

Driven by increasing consumer demand and rising retail sales, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set a new record this month even though new tariffs on goods from China just... more »

Exclusive exhibitors, new products take center stage at NY NOW

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, knows how important it is to stay on-trend in the retail space and gain an edge against the competition. That’s why when buyers and shop owners... more »

Book signings, experience trend talks at NY NOW deliver industry highlights

The summer edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is shaping up to be another exceptional sourcing and educational event for the industry! For the first time, NY NOW is offering... more »

LA Mart welcomes new, expanded showrooms in light of California Gift Show summer postponement

LA Mart assures its buyer base that even in light of the cancellation of the summer Cal Gift Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the LA Mart Market will be bigger and stronger than... more »

Atlanta to serve another piece of Mud Pie

Mud Pie will be serving up a big treat for gift and apparel buyers beginning this July at the Atlanta International Gift Market. The leader in home, kids and fashion gifts and apparel, has expanded... more »

Party City to open 50 pop-up toy stores alongside Halloween City this fall

Party City Holdco Inc. (NYSE:PRTY), the leading vertically integrated party goods company in North America , announced June 25 the Company’s strategic decision to expand its temporary store offerings through the expected piloting of approximately 50 new ‘Toy... more »

Specialty food sales hit $140 billion last year, up 12.9% since 2015

The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food industry report, issued in June, reveals that specialty food remain one of the fastest-growing segments of the food business. Fueled by increasing interest from... more »

A spotlight on fun, functional products in baby + child and gift

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift is the destination to see the best items for gift-giving. Buyers looking to purchase fun and functional baby products, party goods, stationery and paper goods can... more »