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LA Mart triumphs with debut of Temps on 2

Friday, January 19th, was the kick off of the LA Mart’s renaissance of TEMPS ON 2 and its unique array of temporary exhibitors.  It has been nearly a decade since the LA Mart has produced... more »

International designs and worldwide influence shine at NY NOW

The international community brings an endlessly diverse approach to the products that surround us every day. Buyers who want to bring a global touch to their stores or shops will find the most intriguing designs... more »

Quotable celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018

Founded in NYC by Gillian Simon and Matt Fernandes-Vogel, quotable rst introduced its signature black & white cards to the market in 1993. These initial 48 cards not only defined the company, they inspired a... more »

LA Mart celebrates sensational 60th anniversary winter market

Winter Market at the LA Mart brimmed with excitement and energy as the heavily attended show celebrated their “Diamond Anniversary,” commemorating the 6 decades of business and the building’s 1958 grand opening. “I want to... more »

burton + BURTON announces Albert D. Maslia Award winner

burton + BURTON announced Mercy Hospital Gift Shop of St. Louis, Missouri, as the winner of the Albert D. Maslia Award. The award showcases excellence in visual merchandising for hospital gift shops and honors the... more »

NY NOW presents the latest home and entertaining brands from around the world

Winter may be in full swing, but the industry is already looking towards the spring season and beyond – a time when many consumers are expected to refresh their homes and entertain, both indoors and... more »

AmericasMart January 2018 Market: optimism, nonstop order writing and global buying power

Global buying power, peak order-writing volume and surging optimism continued to fuel the pace of the January 2018 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market as it approached its closing bell at AmericasMart® Atlanta today. “What... more »

Surya wins 2018 America’s Magnificent Carpet Award for second consecutive year

Surya won the America’s Magnificent Carpet Award for the second consecutive year this past Thursday during the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. The Harput rug (HAP-1044) triumphed in the $200 and under machine-made category and features a... more »

January 2018 Philadelphia Gift Show attracts region’s retailers

As the first gift trade show of the year, the January 5-8, 2018 edition of the Philadelphia Gift Show welcomed retailers from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State areas who came to see the show’s newest... more »

Niche Fair welcomes “The coolest small company in America” to The Spark in Cleveland

Zingerman’s has been called the “Coolest Small Company in America" by Inc. Magazine and has been featured in the Harvard Business Review and on MSNBC for their business practices. In his book, Small Giants, Bo... more »