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Melrose International hires Jessica Stephens as East Coast Sales Manager

Melrose International appointed of Jessica Stephens as our new East Coast sales manager. With over two decades of experience in wholesale, Stephens brings an impressive background in home décor and gifts, making her a valuable... more »

8 “People’s Choice” winners chosen ANDMORE’s Fall 2024 High Point Market Exhibitors

Eight design-forward furniture and home décor products from 40 finalists have been named ANDMORE’s Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” Award winners for the Fall 2024 edition of High Point Market. The winners – Chelsea House; Classic... more »

Melrose International appoints new brand manager

Melrose International appointed Naomi Huber as its new brand manager. With her extensive experience in marketing and retail, Huber will be responsible for overseeing the marketing of the newly added licensed brands, ensuring that they... more »

Just Got 2 Have It! debuts new Atlanta showroom in January 2025

Just Got 2 Have It! announced a significant expansion and relocation within AmericasMart Atlanta. Just Got 2 Have It!’s Gift and Lifestyle divisions will come together on the 17th floor of Building 2 in adjacent... more »

NRF releases 2024 winter holiday consumer spending expectations

The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced that consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to NRF’s... more »

TableTopics celebrates 20 years

TableTopics, the award-winning line of conversation starters, is celebrating 20 years and millions of great conversations. Founded in 2004, TableTopics conversation starters are an idea that... more »

The H Foundation to receive HEARTS Award at the 35th ARTS Awards

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, named The H Foundation as the HEARTS Award recipient for their service to others and humanitarian excellence. The award will be presented at the 35th... more »

Atlanta Market unveils temporary exhibits for Winter 2025

Following a Summer 2024 reorganization for comprehensive sourcing, the nation’s largest collection of gift and home temporaries will make a Winter debut at Atlanta Market with 1,400+ brands across seven newly tailored categories. To date,... more »

Mud Pie promotes Adam Shapiro to CFO

Mud Pie promoted Adam Shapiro to chief financial officer (CFO). Shapiro, who has served as Mud Pie’s executive vice president of finance since the summer of 2023, brings more... more »

40 Fall 2024 Market Snapshot Finalists named for ANDMORE at High Point Market

ANDMORE has selected 40 standout home furnishings products as finalists for the Fall 2024 edition of Market Snapshot at High Point Market, highlighting an array... more »