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Emerald Expositions promotes Melissa Engongoro to Sales Director of NY NOW

Emerald Expositions is proud to announce the promotion of long-time employee, Melissa Engongoro, to Sales Director of the LIFESTYLE Collection for NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. In her new role, Melissa will oversee... more »

Retail year off to record start in Atlanta

Non-stop order-writing, record year-over-year traffic growth and hundreds of new and newly expanded showrooms are setting the mark for the January 2016 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market in... more »

National Retail Federation leads 100-member coalition in tackling port congestion

Following up on last fall’s successful campaign to include a port performance statistics program in the federal long-term surface transportation bill, NRF today led a coalition of more than 100 groups in sending specific recommendations... more »

Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation acquires GKI/Bethlehem Lighting

Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation, a leader in the housewares and giftware industries has acquired the assets of GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, a seasonal décor and supplier of pre-lit foliage and LED flameless candles.The acquisition from Central Garden... more »

National Retail Federation announces new additions to board of directors

The NRF Foundation announced today the addition of four new executives to its Board of Directors, including a human resources executive with The Home Depot and the retail and consumer lead for PwC. The election... more »

Shop.org, Forrester Research find smartphones top tablets as driver of sales, traffic for first time

The growing use of smartphones by consumers, a shift in investments by technology companies and continued optimization strategies from retailers has officially landed smartphones on top as a driver of sales and traffic for retail... more »

Industry stars share the stage at the 27th annual ARTS Awards

ART and Dallas Market Center, co-founder and producer of the ARTS Awards, today announced the presenters for the 27th annual ARTS Awards to be held Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. 17 industry... more »

Hundreds of new exhibitors sign on for NY NOW

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to announce that more than 500 new and returning exhibitors will join the expansive marketplace when it opens later this month. The winter 2016 edition... more »

Las Vegas Market announces new partnerships for winter event

At Winter Las Vegas Market this January 24-28, 2016, many of the nation’s top associations and buying groups – including newest partners Real Deals Buying Group and Wild Birds Unlimited’s Pacific Northwest and Western stores... more »

Las Vegas Market and the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show collaborate to expand buying opportunities

Las Vegas Market and The Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show announced a collaboration that will bring together the collective resources of two major tradeshows and thousands of resources. As a value-add for market attendees, Las... more »