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Las Vegas Market enhances home décor presentation

Las Vegas Market announced today that three new anchor tenants – Mercana Furniture & Décor, Three Hands Corporation and Picture Depot – are relocating to expanded showrooms on B3, creating the Market’s newest home décor... more »

More than 135 million consumers plan to shop Thanksgiving weekend

With the election behind them, consumers are eager to see the deals retailers will offer for the biggest shopping weekend of the year, with 59 percent of Americans – an estimated 137.4 million people –... more »

More new resources, more inspiration for January 2017 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

For seven days in January, Dallas will be the center of the global gift and home décor industry as Dallas Market Center presents its largest trade event of the year, the January edition of the... more »

Attendance increase, quality buyers, new resources headline Smoky Mountain Gift Show

Tracking ahead of the 2015 edition, the November 2-5, 2016 Smoky Mountain Gift Show generated reports of quality buyer traffic, a record number of first time exhibitors along with fun networking events for show attendees... more »

Urban Expositions completes strategic restructure to fuel growth

Urban Expositions president & CEO Doug Miller announced today two strategic changes to the company's management team and structure, fueling the firm's continued aggressive growth and industry leadership.  Craig Dooley has been appointed executive vice president,... more »

Las Vegas Market strengthens artisan presentation

Las Vegas Market announced today that the escalating “maker movement” is fueling unprecedented growth in artisan-crafted gift and home décor products to be featured at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, January 22- 26, 2017.  Beyond... more »

Focus On: Made in America

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Eric & Christopher receives national recognition from The SCORE Foundation

Eric & Christopher, LLC., the home accents and accessories company based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, received the prestigious 2016 Outstanding Encore Entrepreneur Award at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The award was sponsored by Frannet and... more »

Newest Bunnies from Douglas make debut

Douglas Company’s realistic bunnies will have you doing a double take. The soft toy maker and lifestyle gift creator has just introduced three new bunny rabbit styles in time for Spring 2017. When it comes... more »

Seminar schedule announced for 135th Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show

The Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia (RCAP) has announced the full seminar lineup for the 135th Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show, Jan. 7-9, 2017, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Pennsylvania. In... more »