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Father’s Day spending to reach near-record $15.3 billion

Father’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion this year, according to a study released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 77 percent of... more »

See full list of Urban Exposition gift and souvenir shows available through February 2019

Urban Expositions will host a number of gift, souvenir/resort, apparel and other industry trade shows throughout the country from July 2018 through February 2019. Confirmed show dates are highlighted below. Look for additional date announcements... more »

May retailer jobs increase 28,800 from April, 100,200 from May 2017

The retail industry employment increased by 28,800 jobs seasonally adjusted in May over April and 100,200 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall,... more »

AmericasMart Live returns for Summer 2018

AmericasMart LIVE returns in July 2018 with an all-new roster of today’s cultural icons and globally celebrated lifestyle experts. The July 2018 staging builds on the successful launch of LIVE programming last year when AmericasMart® transformed... more »

Seminar program at NY NOW set to deliver takeaways that drive business success

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its summer 2018 seminar program. These engaging and informative sessions provide buyers and shop owners with... more »

New floor features, networking events in store for 2018 Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show

From the new Emerging Marketplace feature to a MSA |ZAG Retail Breakfast Panel,  the  nation’s largest souvenir show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center with even more new resources in 1300+ booths and a... more »

Dallas Market Center and CUR8 to Launch First Ever Product “Innovation Petting Zoo”

Hands-on experience with leading-edge products from around the world Dallas Market Center and CUR8 announced an exclusive partnership for a first-of-its-kind product “Innovation Petting Zoo” to be held on the first floor of the World... more »

Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raises $27,000+ for AIDS Walk New York

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that the Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raised more than $27,000 for men, women, and families who are living with HIV/AIDS,... more »

IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2018

An exclusive connect to India’s leading manufacturers for home, lifestyle, fashion & textiles segments, IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2018, brings in wide-ranging selections with a choice of over 2000 products and more than 300 trend specific... more »

Display, award programs for NY NOW deadline approaching

Exhibitors looking to elevate their marketing efforts for NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will have the exciting and free opportunity to do so through NY NOW’s prestigious display and award programs.... more »