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Urban Craft uprising pavilion, more northwest artisans join growing Makers’ Market section for August Seattle Gift Show

Building upon its reputation as a destination resource for retailers seeking fresh, new designs for their Pacific Northwest local and tourist customers, the August 18-21, 2017 Seattle Gift Show at the Washington State Convention Center welcomes new resources to its... more »

Smoky Mountain Gift Show announces Gatlinburg attraction VIP pass sweepstakes

When gift, souvenir and resort retailers pre-register for the upcoming November 1-4, 2017 Smoky Mountain Gift Show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center , they'll automatically be entered for a chance to win an all-inclusive Gatlinburg Attraction VIP... more »

Dallas Market Center announces partnerships with twenty leading buying groups, industry associations

Dallas Market Center has announced that a record number of specialized buying groups and industry organizations will participate in its upcoming Total Home & Gift Market (June 21-27, 2017) and Lightovation—Dallas International Lighting Show (June... more »

The essential gift market: AmericasMart Atlanta presents industry’s top market experience for summer 2017

The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market is the essential buying opportunity of the summer for discerning gift retailers from across the nation and the world as its showcase of must-have, trendsetting merchandise is augmented... more »

Las Vegas Market expands better home décor resources

Las Vegas Market announced today that another 13 leading home décor resources will debut new and expanded showrooms at the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market, July 30-August 3, 2017, as part of the continuing growth and... more »

Dalls Market Center presents record number of new showrooms, events for interior designers

When Total Home & Gift Market takes place at Dallas Market Center later this month, the interior design community will experience a record number of new showrooms and special events across the 5 million square... more »

Urban Expositions announces co-location of Hauntcon show with Halloween & Party Expo

Urban Expositions announced today the acquisition of HAuNTcon, the Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference, a B2B exposition for the Haunted House Industry.  The industry leading event, will complement Urban’s specialty portfolio which includes Halloween... more »

National Stationery Show highlights unique inspirations for every occasion

The National Stationery Show (NSS), celebrated unmatched creativity and variety in the industry at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from Sunday, May 21 through Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Domestic and international exhibiting... more »

Dallas is the global home of holidays in June

Dallas Market Center celebrates its unrivalled position as The Home of Holidays during Holiday & Home Expo, June 21-27, a seven day celebration of year-round holiday inspiration for tens of thousands of wholesale buyers from around... more »

Local toy company volunteers team up to help tens of thousands of kids in foster care

            Tens of thousands of children in foster care throughout Southern California and across 10 states will receive the gift of play thanks to nearly 300 local toy industry volunteers who rolled... more »