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The Halloween & Party Expo announces 2018 retailer education

An all-new and redesigned retailer education program has been announced by the Halloween & Party Expo for the 2018 event (January 12-15, 2018 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans).  This marks the third... more »

Compendium extends UK distribution with WIDDOP and Co.

Compendium, the company behind New York Times best-seller “What Do You Do With an Idea?” and other inspirational gift products, announced their partnership with WIDDOP and Co. to expand distribution to the United Kingdom. This... more »

Northern Lights celebrates 40th anniversary in Atlanta

Northern Lights will be hosting a birthday party bash at the America’sMart Atlanta, January 9-16. Cake and drinks will be served January 9-13 from 4 to 6 p.m. daily in the Northern Lights showroom, #1308. Festivities will include new and... more »

Temporary exhibitors expanding at Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market announced that a significant increase in temporary exhibit leasing will fill three Pavilions with some 500+ gift and home décor exhibitors at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, January 28-February 1, 2018. The... more »

Maxine Burton recognized in the University of Georgia, College of Education Insider publication

In 2017, Maxine Burton, president and founder of burton + BURTON, was recognized in the University of Georgia, College of Education Insider publication. She obtained her bachelor of science in elementary education and master’s degree... more »

Discover the extraordinary at Las Vegas Market

“Discover the Extraordinary” at Las Vegas Market — the nation’s fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture marketplace in the western U.S. Las Vegas Market offers an extraordinary showcase of innovative, trending... more »

NSS Paper Clips for October

I hope your 4th quarter is off to a great start! For many in our industry, this is the busiest season of the year – with lots of holiday product now being shipped to retailers,... more »

The home and gift industry creates Lifeline to support feeding America’s natural disaster relief efforts

The U.S. gift and home furnishings industry is responding to the essential needs of people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the California wildfires with LIFELINE, a national program to fund food and water... more »

Redesigned floor plan, new Artisan Alley headline Winter 2018 Seattle Gift Show

The Seattle Gift Show returns to the Washington State Convention Center, January 20-23, 2018 – bringing new discoveries to a redesigned floor plan. Shining an even stronger spotlight on the show’s popular Makers’ Market, Urban Craft Uprising Pavilion,... more »

Pet industry set to meet all under one roof at 14th annual Global Pet Expo

Who: The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) present the premier industry event, Global Pet Expo. When: March 21-23, 2018 Wednesday and Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. New Products Showcase... more »