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Clarion Events becomes majority partner in Urban Expositions

Urban Expositions announced Tuesday, Sept. 1, that Clarion Events Ltd. of the United Kingdom has become a majority partner in the company. Clarion’s global view and depth of resources further strengthen the existing Urban Expositions... more »

SJT introduces new beach picture plaques

SJT Enterprises, a consumer products company celebrating their 30th anniversary, has come up with a new series of decorative wood plaques that have a beach theme and allows the consumer to insert a photo from... more »

Las Vegas Market gala brings in $10,000 for Gift for Life charity

Las Vegas Market announced Wednesday, Aug. 26 its fifth annual “Up on the Roof” gala raised $10,000 to benefit Gift for Life, the sole charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor industries. Held... more »

Jumbo George leads additions to First & Main Valentine’s Day Collection

First & Main, wholesale manufacturer of plush and soft-sculptured gifts, has introduced several new designs to its Valentine’s Day Collection for 2016.Debuting as the line’s signature piece is Jumbo George,... more »

California Gift Show to get rebranded, reorganized for 2016

In an effort to enhance the show experience for its California Gift Show attendee and exhibitor audience, Urban Expositions has initiated a strategic rebranding and re-organizational process in conjunction with the winter 2016 edition at... more »

PHOTO GALLERY: Summer NY NOW products and exhibitors

We highlight a handful of products and exhibitors from the summer 2015 edition of NY NOW at the Javits Convention Center in New York. (Photos by GIFT SHOP) more »

‘Best of Home’ and ‘Best of Lifestyle’ awards presented

Two products — AvoSeedo by AvoSeedo, LLC (Frankfurt, Germany) and True Moringa Lavender Facial Oil by True Moringa (Boston) — were recognized as “Best of HOME” and “Best of LIFESTYLE” presented by NY NOW, the Market... more »

The Greeting Card Association names new executive director

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) named Peter Doherty, CAE, as its executive director, effective August 17.“We are delighted to have a leader with the track record in association management that Peter brings to the GCA,”... more »

‘Best of the Best’ selected at summer 2015 NY NOW

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) NY Metro Chapter recognized seven HOME Collection exhibitors as the “Best of the Best” at the summer 2015 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift,... more »

Largest Summer Las Vegas Market exceeded expectations

Five new destination launches, increased registration and buyer attendance at Summer 2015 eventThe largest-ever Las Vegas Market was highlighted by increases in new registrations and overall attendance, as well as expansion of showroom resources and... more »