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Michael Barr acquires About Face Designs

Giftware company About Face Designs entered into an agreement to sell its intellectual property and other assets to Michael Barr — owner of Barrco Consumer Products, parent company of Funatic — in a transaction that... more »

P. Graham Dunn makes sales, showroom changes

P. Graham Dunn is transitioning to a sales team of direct representatives, effective Dec. 2. The domestic manufacturer of home décor and gifts says this is a natural next step in its commitment to provide... more »

2023 holiday spending to reach record levels

Holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022 to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).... more »

ANDMORE’s Bob Maricich named ‘Industry Icon’

Bob Maricich, chairman and CEO of ANDMORE, received the Industry Icon Award from Trade Show News Network (TSNN) at its 2023 TSNN Awards at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “I... more »

LVDC reveals November ‘First Friday’ topic

Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) “First Friday” educational sessions continue with a CEU-credited presentation titled, “Transforming Aging in Place to Aging with Grace in the Kitchen and Bath,” presented by Brizo on Nov. 3 at... more »

Indie & Main partners with 4 new vendors

Indie & Main, an online wholesale marketplace under the OneCoast family of brands, established a partnership with four new vendors: StoneDonut Design, Creative Women, Green Bubble Gorgeous, and Sage Planta. According to the company, these... more »

Las Vegas Market expands temporary exhibits this winter

Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market gift and home temporary exhibits will feature an expanded showcase of 450-plus new and returning brands, Jan. 28–31, 2024, at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las Vegas Market’s... more »

Winter 2024 Atlanta Market unveils showroom updates

Winter 2024 Atlanta Market is slated to feature 23 updates to its 700-plus sales agency and corporate showrooms, Jan. 16-22. “Atlanta Market’s positioning as the gift industry’s... more »

Shoppe Object celebrates High Point installation

Shoppe Object’s curated installation at High Point Market launched Oct. 14-17, delighting attendees with its spirit of brand discovery, artisanal finds and an inviting temporary exhibition space. Photo courtesy of Shoppe... more »

Fall Cash & Carry to offer same-day sourcing in November

ANDMORE’s Fall Cash & Carry event offers buyers an opportunity to source same-day products across home and gift temporary exhibits and permanent showrooms, Nov. 6-8 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Fall Cash & Carry offers a perfect... more »