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GHTA accepting nominations for the Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) is calling for nominees for the Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award 2023. The industry lost a dear friend to many when Chad Corzine passed away... more »

IMC names chief digital officer

International Market Centers (IMC) hired seasoned digital executive Mark Crowther as its chief digital officer. According to IMC, Crowther brings with him more than 25 years of experience transforming how... more »

Las Vegas buying event to promote mid-market season sourcing

The semi-annual Spring Buying Event, featuring near 50 home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms across Building C and the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), will be held March 27-28 at World Market Center in Las... more »

Toy Association unveils top toy trends of 2023

This year’s biggest trends in toys, play, and kids’ entertainment strike a balance between turning back to classic play and leaning into new platforms, technologies, and consumer spending habits to drive innovation across the toy... more »

Dallas Market Center previews March Market

Dallas Market Center's March Market, featuring the Apparel & Accessories Market and Total Home & Gift Market, will take place March 21-24. The marketplace will showcase women’s apparel, accessories and footwear, complemented by open showrooms... more »

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 »