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Road Runners opens expanded showroom in Las Vegas

Road Runners, a sales agency representing brands within the specialty retail market, will open a 11,000-square-foot showroom during the July 30-Aug. 3 Las Vegas Market. The space, previously occupied by Fine Lines, featured the latest... more »

GHTA unveils Q1 2023 business survey results

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), a nonprofit trade association, surveyed its membership to discover more about Q1 2023 business and the state of industry. This data was shared live with membership during a... more »

IMC previews June 2023 Atlanta Apparel

Atlanta Apparel is set to feature a festival theme — “JuneFest” — augmenting autumn/winter sourcing categories, including young contemporary, accessories and game day, according to International Market Centers (IMC). Atlanta Apparel runs June 6-9 at... more »

P. Graham Dunn launches Switcheroos line

P. Graham Dunn, a manufacturer of handcrafted home décor and gifts, launched a new line of Switcheroos, magnetic swappable décor, allowing customers to switch out decorative pieces seasonally. Switcheroos can be... more »

Messe Frankfurt reveals upcoming events, updates

Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld were held together for the first time at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre. After a break of more than two years, the international consumer goods sector finally met again on site in... more »

Dallas Market Center offers first look at Total Home & Gift Market

The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market taking place June 21-27 will feature new brands and collections, artisan items, special exhibits and events, according to Dallas Market Center. “The first show of the summer means... more »

Summer 2023 Atlanta Market bolsters home resources

Nine updates to home décor and furnishings are on tap for the summer 2023 Atlanta Market, including a new Building 1 Lobby presentation of home furnishings showrooms, plus seven other home décor showroom additions and... more »

Shoppe Object expands global, home offerings this summer

The summer 2023 edition of Shoppe Object, a trade event for curated home and gift, will take place Aug. 13-15 at Manhattan’s Pier 36 in New York City. The biannual event will deliver a major... more »

International Folk Art Market collection returns to Dallas Market Center in June 2023

Dallas Market Center, in partnership with the International Folk Art Market (IFAM) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, welcomes back the International Folk Art Market Collection during Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 21-27. The... more »

Imports expected to remain below 2022 for most of this year

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is climbing back from a nearly three-year low in February but is expected to remain well below last year’s levels heading into fall, according to the... more »