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ANDMORE, Fashion Snoops decode SS25 consumer mindset at High Point Market

The October 2024 edition of High Point Market marks ANDMORE's first-time partnership with consumer insight and trend forecasting company Fashion Snoops to bring a cohesive trend program, immersive presentation and product display to the Oct.... more »

Judges announced for 35th ARTS Awards

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the judges for the 35th ARTS Awards, taking place in Dallas on Jan. 10, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The ARTS Awards, presented... more »

Fall Casual Market Atlanta offers full-spectrum sourcing, industry engagement

Fall Casual Market Atlanta will deliver a comprehensive four-day market experience with access to some 110+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibitors, coupled with a robust lineup of signature events and educational sessions, Sept. 16 –... more »

Take our 2025 State of the Industry Survey

Gift Shop® Plus is thrilled to launch its 2025 State of the Industry Survey, crafted to provide an insight into where the current state of retail lies as the year winds down and we look... more »

New education sessions announced for Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show

The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show announced two educational sessions focused on the future of retail. The sessions, scheduled for Sept. 17 and 18, 2024, are open to all attendees and will feature... more »

Accent Decor adds 2 members to leadership team

Accent Decor, a provider of decorative accessories and home décor, appointed two new leaders to its organization. Jason Neal joins as vice president of sales and Melissa Burke assumes... more »

Economy ‘on the cusp’ of a soft landing with recession unlikely

With the economy slowing but still growing and inflation down as the Federal Reserve prepares to lower interest rates, the U.S. appears to have dodged a recession, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.... more »

Transpac Brands hires senior business development manager for Season’s Designs

Transpac Brands hired Dave Cohen as senior business development manager for Season’s Designs. Cohen will be responsible for training and sales for both Specialty and Key channels of business, as well as navigating new channels... more »

DM Merchandising names winners of cruise giveaway

DM Merchandising named the winners of the 7-night Caribbean cruise giveaway, celebrating the company's 35th anniversary. The giveaway took place at three major tradeshows in Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas. The lucky winners are customer... more »

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proclaims September Balloon Month

For almost fifteen years, Maxine H. Burton, founder and president of burton + BURTON, has been at the forefront of aligning "Balloon Month" in Georgia with International Balloon Month.  Photo courtesy... more »