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Dallas Market Center promotes executive VP of marketing

Dallas Market Center veteran Amy Harper was promoted to executive vice president of marketing, the company has announced. Harper is responsible for the marketing division of Dallas Market Center supporting both buyer and exhibitor marketing... more »

OneCoast expands into giftable gourmet

Beginning May 1, OneCoast will represent Too Good Gourmet, a women-owned cookie manufacturer in the U.S. This partnership brings a new category to OneCoast's brand offerings, expanding into giftable gourmet. Photo... more »

ANDMORE rebrands Temporaries as First Finds for Summer 2026

ANDMORE will debut First Finds, a new brand for its temporary exhibits, beginning Summer 2026 at Atlanta Market (June 9-14), Atlanta Apparel (June 9-14) and Las Vegas Market (July 26-30). First Finds redefines the role... more »

ToyFest, The Reunion to co-locate for April 2027 — dates announced

The Western Toy & Hobby Representatives Association announced ToyFest, the specialty toy industry's premier buying event, and The Reunion, a souvenir, gift and resort trade show produced by RedlineXpo Events, will co-locate April 14-16, 2027,... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in March

Retail sales rose again in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds that made up for increased gasoline prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by National Retail Federation (NRF).... more »

NY NOW acquired by Rockview Management Group

Rockview Management Group (RMG), a newly formed entity led by industry veterans Dorothy Belshaw, William Lacey and Karen Olson, announced the  acquisition of NY NOW, the wholesale marketplace serving the gift, home, lifestyle and accessories... more »

ANDMORE unveils new, expanded brand lineup at Spring 2026 High Point Market

As the industry turns its focus to the upcoming High Point Market, anticipation is building for a high-impact season of product discovery, connection and commerce. This spring,... more »

SWTA launches industry job board, ‘Beyond The Stockroom’ podcast

The Specialty Wholesale Talent Association (SWTA), a newly formed non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the workforce of the specialty wholesale industry, announced the launch of its centralized SWTA Job Board alongside its companion podcast, “Beyond The Stockroom.”... more »

Gift for Life announces second annual Home vs Hunger “Non-Event” Event

Gift for Life will host the second bi-annual Home vs Hunger “Non-Event” Event during High Point Market, April 25-29, offering attendees a simple, industrywide call to action: Skip a market party and donate the cost... more »

Registration opens for Summer 2026 Las Vegas Market

Registration is now open for the Summer 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market, returning July 26-30 at World Market Center Las Vegas. Building on the momentum of Winter 2026’s newly launched brand refresh, Summer Market... more »