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At long last, YGE goes live

After logging tireless man hours, Young Gift Executives (YGE) has finally launched its website. A platform to connect, contribute and build relationships, the website hopes to generate the engagement necessary to secure a vibrant gift and... more »

Nearly sold-out Discover Design becomes new expo for 2016 International Home + Housewares Show

Design-focused exhibitors from all show categories will fill the new Discover Design Expo at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show, March 5-8 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Previously a category in the Dine + Décor... more »

Horizon Media Research finds October holiday spending habits are a good indicator of remainder of shopping season

Horizon Media, the privately held media services agency, found that consumers’ shopping behaviors early in the holiday season reveal how they’ll finish out their gift buying for the year.The research, conducted during the agency’s annual... more »

Sullivans, Inc. unveils new website, new brand identity

Sullivans, Inc., an industry leading designer and distributor of everyday, seasonal and branded home decor products, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has unveiled a new, industry leading website in conjunction with an all new identity for the brand."We've worked very... more »

NRF experts to discuss cybersecurity in retail as holidays approach

National Retail Federation Vice President of Retail Technology Tom Litchford will represent retailers at an event hosted by the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focusing on... more »

Industry leaders showcase global premieres at The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in January 2016

The expansive home furnishings collection at AmericasMart Atlanta captivates the imagination of the global design community with a trendsetting combination of new product introductions and groundbreaking trend presentations at the first global Market of the... more »

The Grommet Wholesale adds Urban Expositions’ Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, Boston shows to its 2016 trade show schedule

Further strengthening its offerings to retailers seeking unique, innovative resources, Urban Expositions will welcome product launch site The Grommet to a number of its 2016 regional gift shows to showcase The Grommet Wholesale Platform, a... more »

Smoky Mountain Gift Show celebrates 50th anniversary edition with quality buyers, new resources and networking events

Tracking ahead of the 2014 edition, the Smoky Mountain Gift Show celebrated its 50th anniversary in style with reports of quality buyer traffic, a record number of first time exhibitors along with fun networking events... more »

SF Market announces seminar schedule for January 2016 edition

As a leading west coast marketplace for emerging design trends and breaking new product intros, SF Market returns Jan. 8-11, 2016 to Moscone Center's North Hall with a comprehensive educational schedule for attending retailers.  From... more »

Dallas Market Center presents Lightovation, opportunity for growth and innovation in lighting industry

Dallas Market Center announced the details of Lightovation, the Dallas International Lighting Show, to be held Jan. 20-24, 2016. The Market offers thousands of domestic and international buyers unmatched lighting resources as well as educational... more »