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Annual ARTS Awards winners announced

ART and Dallas Market Center announced the winners of the 27th annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held Friday,... more »

The Lifestyle Report: What’s Hot for 2016

Coming off a slowly recovering economy, retailers are starting to see consumers making purchases again, but in more mindful ways than before. Going into 2016, they should focus on carrying utilitarian, multipurpose and versatile items... more »

SF Market moves to San Mateo Event Center for August edition

In response to ongoing construction resulting from Moscone Center's expansion and improvement project, Urban Expositions will relocate SF Market (formerly the San Francisco International Gift Fair) to the San Mateo Event Center for the August 27-30, 2016 edition. Located... more »

Las Vegas Market reveals winner of 2016 Global Goodness Award

Las Vegas Market announced that Dunitz & Company — a supplier of exquisite handcrafted glass jewelry from Guatemala — has been selected from 12 finalists as the People’s Choice winner of the fifth edition of... more »

Wee Forest Folk introduces a third generation sculptor

Wee Forest Folk is delighted to announce the introduction of Bonnie Petersen, Annette’s 28-year-old granddaughter and Willy’s daughter, in joining the ranks of the family business as a third generation artist. Bonnie’s debut collection, done... more »

Philadelphia Gift Show, National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show have successful collaboration

The Jan. 8-11, 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show kicked off the winter trade show season with a seven percent increase in attendance over the 2015 edition at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. A strategic collocation with... more »

burton + BURTON welcomes new executive sales manager

burton + BURTON has announced the hiring of Brian Hawver as Executive Sales Manager and the newest member of the Executive Management Team.Hawyer’s career began at MacGregor Golf, Inc., a leading manufacturer of sports equipment.For... more »

Winter 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show co-located with Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show hits sweet spot with attendance increase

The January 8-11, 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show kicked off the winter trade show season with a 7 percent increase in attendance over the 2015 edition at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. A strategic collocation with... more »

Key promotions at Dallas Market Center includes four new vice presidents

Dallas Market Center recently announced promotions recognizing hard work and industry leadership to create more focused and efficient teams.“Each of these industrious and resourceful individuals are invaluable members of our team,” said Cindy Morris, president... more »

Growing sponsor roster announced for 2016 Party for Life

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that more than $155,000 in sponsorship has been pledged to date for its 24th Annual Party for Life, taking place... more »