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Balmoral Funds completes the acquisition of Enesco, LLC

Balmoral Funds, a Los Angeles-based private equity fund focused on partnering with talented and committed management teams in the mid-market, announced that it has acquired Enesco, LLC, a global leader in gift, plush toy, and... more »

Windy City Gift Show announces seminar lineup for Winter 2016 edition

To arm Midwest retailers with the tools and strategies they need to succeed in today's ever-changing retail climate, Urban Expositions will offer a full roster of free educational seminars during the fifth edition of Windy City Gift... more »

Regent Holding Company gains new investor

Regent Holding Company, parent company to brands Creative Co-Op and Bloomingville, announced an investment by private equity firm Freeman Spogli & Co., the Wang family, and management as part of a corporate recapitalization.“We are excited... more »

House passes long-term transportation bill

NRF released its thoughts regarding the House recently passing a long-term transportation bill that is critically important to America’s retailers. H.R. 3763, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, includes major reforms that... more »

IHA announces key appointment to management team

The International Housewares Association announced the hiring of Jon Jesse to fill the newly created position of vice president, industry development, effective Jan. 1, 2016. “Jon’s role at IHA will leverage his deep knowledge of... more »

Tommy Mitchell to receive ARTS Awards’ Rising Star Honor

Dallas Market Center announced that Tommy Mitchell of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, known for his intricate handmade metal artwork, will receive the Rising Star Award at the 27th annual ARTS Awards on Friday Jan. 22, 2016 at... more »

NY NOW: Exhibitor submissions for Sustainability and Destination new product displays for Winter 2016 market

Submissions are now open for the popular SustainAbility: design for a better world and Destination: NEW product displays at the winter 2016 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. Both opportunities are free to participate and open... more »

Iowa State University design students gain valuable field experience through Cubic Visual Systems

Iowa State University Design Instructor Amy Mikovec understands how important it is to give her students real-world design experience.  For the second time in two years Mikovec and her ISU design students have traveled from... more »

Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show dates shift to better serve retailer, exhibitor needs

To more effectively meet the scheduling and buying needs of its retail and exhibitor audience, Urban Expositions has shifted the dates of its annual Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show to Sep. 18-21, 2016. ... more »

Las Vegas Market predicts record growth to continue

Las Vegas Market’s record gains in both vendor participation and retail attendance are expected to continue for the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market, which will take place Jan. 24-28, 2016, at World Market Center Las... more »