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NRF: Imports expected to slowly climb through mid-summer

Import cargo volume at U.S. major container ports is expected to begin slowly climbing again in March after February saw one of the lowest levels since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Global... more »

GCA names Noted @ *Noted finalists

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) named the finalists in the fourth annual Noted @ *Noted Products Awards Competition. The competition is held in conjunction with the industry’s annual greeting card-focused trade show, *Noted: The Greeting... more »

ToyFest 2023 gathers toy industry in Las Vegas

ToyFest concluded its 10th trade show in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy and gift stores from across the world attended the Las Vegas Show, including stores from 48 U.S. states, Bermuda,... more »

IHA Global Innovation Awards granted to 14 companies

Fourteen housewares suppliers, ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors, were honored as global honorees of the International Housewares Association's (IHA) Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design. The Global Honorees in each of... more »

IHFC refresh brings new product to High Point Market

Progress in International Market Centers’ (IMC) resource reorganization plan for the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) brings 31 new, expanded and relocated brands to the iconic building for the April 22-26 High Point Market. Notable... more »

OneCoast to create flagship showroom at Dallas Market Center

OneCoast and Dallas Market Center are teaming up to create an expansive new flagship showroom on the first floor atrium, open in time for the January 2024 Total Home & Gift Market. According to the... more »

Atlanta Apparel introduces autumn/winter 2023 trends, resources

Atlanta Apparel will feature expanded resources the for autumn/winter 2023 season, amenities, a full event schedule and an optimized calendar for the market, shifting dates forward and opening first-floor temporary exhibits one day early, according... more »

Spring & Autumn Fair, Products Of Change collaborate on sustainability project

Spring & Autumn Fair, UK marketplaces for wholesale home, gift and fashion, has partnered with Products of Change to create a set of five white papers to assist retailers and brands with their journey to... more »

ANDYZ Design Awards submission now open

International Market Centers (IMC) invites interior designers, architects, showrooms and design students to submit their best work from the past year for consideration in the ninth annual ANDYZ Design Awards. Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC)... more »

Leanin’ Tree to represent GCA on Keep US Posted board

Susan January of Leanin’ Tree Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, will fill the Greeting Card Association's (GCA) seat on the Keep US Posted board of directors. GCA represents more than 300 greeting card publishers and retailers... more »