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Las Vegas Market partners with 28 leading industry groups

Las Vegas Market announced that it has forged new partnerships and extended existing agreements with a record numbers of leading industry associations and retail buying groups for the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-26, 2017.... more »

Debra Valencia serving up melamine dinnerware

Designer Debra Valencia is pleased to announce her new licensing deal with leading tabletop company Certified International for melamine dinnerware and serveware including melamine plates, bowls, trays and platters, along with rights to add complimentary... more »

New, returning exhibitors set to heat up NY NOW winter 2017 market

In less than two months, NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will take over the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and bring together more than 2,400 companies for what is sure to be one of... more »

Now Designs freshens up internal roles

For 50 years, Now Designs has created kitchen textiles, table linens and accessories that are consistently recognized for superior colors, trends, design and unsurpassed quality and workmanship. To start off 2017, Now Designs will add... more »

Focus On: Candles

  Candle Warmers The Fleur de Lis Basin is a 24-ounce soy paraffin wax candle with fragrances of fresh-cut lilies and magnolia paired with sandalwood and white amber.   Simply Curated The Cocktail Collection is... more »

Millions of Americans plan to shop on Super Saturday

The biggest shopping day of the holiday season is approaching, with 66 percent of Americans – an estimated 155.7 million people – planning to or considering taking advantage of Super Saturday sales to complete their holiday gift... more »

IMC announces realignment of sales, marketing teams

International Market Centers (IMC) has announced a realignment of responsibilities for its sales and marketing teams.  The changes, which are effective Jan. 1, 2017, involve creation of more vertical category responsibilities to better serve cross-market customers... more »

New director named for National Stationery Show

The National Stationery Show (NSS) has named Kelly P. Bristol show director effective January 1, 2017. Bristol brings nearly two decades of show experience to the role and extensive industry knowledge. She is transitioning into the role... more »

New outdoor showrooms, collections announced for winter Las Vegas Market

In little over one year, the casual presentation continues to grow in Las Vegas, with more than 180 resources presented at Winter Market running from Jan. 22-26, 2017. The cohesive showrooms on floors C12 and 13... more »

Emerald Expositions acquires American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE)

Emerald Expositions, LLC, a leading business-to-business trade show and conference producer, today announced its acquisition of the American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) from IndieMe, Inc. Founded in 2006, ACRE is the premier wholesale craft exposition... more »