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IHFC adds new sources on furniture, accessory floors, cutting-edge companies in InterHall

Fashion house Badgley Mischka is joining the incredible lineup of exhibitors at the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) for the Spring High Point Market, April 22-26, 2017. They join new tenants on the furniture and accessory... more »

Impoverished kids get boatload of Bandaloom kits, courtesy of Tristar Products

Children who are impoverished, underserved, ill, or facing other forms of adversity will receive brand new Bandaloom kits this year thanks to Tristar Products, Inc.’s generous donation of more than 300,000 kits to the Toy Industry Foundation (TIF).... more »

Registration opens for Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market

Registration for summer 2017 Las Vegas Market – the nation’s fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture market in the western U.S. – is open at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register.  With a record 4,000+ lines,... more »

New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show releases 2017 retailer report

The New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show (NEM) released their first annual Spring Retailer Report. Results were polled from the retail audience attending the Spring New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show,... more »

National Retail Federation ups fight against ‘job-killing’ tax proposal

House Republicans in Congress have proposed a “border adjustment tax” on all imported goods — from clothing to computers, gasoline to groceries and toys to tires. The BAT would be a new, additional tax that... more »

IMC senior vice president of marketing receives Outstanding Women in Business Award

International Market Center’s announces that Senior Vice President of Marketing Karen Olson has received an Outstanding Women in Business Award from Triad Business Journal in Greensboro, N.C. In its 18th year, the awards program not... more »

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New Discovery Zone, growing number of new exhibitors headline July 2017 Philadelphia Gift Show

To enhance the show floor experience and increase the educational offerings for its buyer base, the Philadelphia Gift Show will launch a new "Discovery Zone' on he show floor for the July 23-26, 2017, edition at the... more »

New exhibitors added to iconic showplace building for April High Point Market

One of the most iconic buildings at the High Point Market, Showplace is adding new sources to its impressive lineup for the Spring show, April 22-26, 2017. Art Point (Show 2314), Steven Shell (Show 2340), and... more »

California Marketplace Temporaries united for summer market

Offering West Coast retailers the ideal opportunity to discover California-made specialties, global styles and artisan designs, the July 21-24, 2017 edition of the California Marketplace Temporaries brings order-writing and cash & carry exhibitors back together under one... more »