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Winter 2023 Atlanta Market expands resources, refreshes programming

Fresh product offered by 300-plus new and expanded resources among some 2,100-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, three new product categories, 20-plus market events and celebrations and participation from 15 industry associations invites exploration at... more »

Nonprofit to provide independent retailers grants, resources

Heart on Main Street, a newly formed nonprofit, focuses on four main pillars to help independent retailers thrive: financial grants, education, mentorships and partnerships. “Independent retailers are the heart and soul of our communities,” says... more »

C.R.Gibson Signature launches 4 new collections

C.R.Gibson Signature, a wholesaler of upscale gifts and decorative products, introduced four new product collections. DIY balloon garlands The balloon garland kits are available in a range of themes such as Spring Daisies, Over the... more »

GSMA to host live show events in January

The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) will host three live events at the following shows this month: Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market. On Jan. 5 at 7 a.m.,... more »

Atlanta Market opens Winter 2023 Market Snapshot voting

“People’s Choice” voting is now open for the Winter 2023 Atlanta Market edition of Market Snapshot, International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift exhibitors. Buyers... more »

LANG showcases new product categories

The LANG Companies launched two new product categories: Luxe Christmas Cards and Luxe Puzzles. The new Luxe Christmas cards feature various unique details, including foil accents, glitter and 3D die-cut tip-on. Each set contains eight... more »

Mud Pie renews partnership with Operation Shower

Mud Pie renewed its partnership with Operation Shower for 2023 by donating baby and children’s products as part of the organization’s Shower in a Box program. Since 2018, Mud Pie has donated thousands of infant... more »

Design Group Americas introduces NFL ribbon line

Design Group Americas Inc., in partnership with Turner Licensing and the Goods Not For Resale division, will debut a new line of custom-licensed NFL ribbons. The made-to-order ribbons offer a new way for florists, packaging... more »

Celebrations & Occasions explores the latest trends, offerings in parties

Celebrations & Occasions 2022, a special issue presented by Gift Shop® Plus and sister publication Stationery Trends, is available. The issue explores the latest trends and offerings in partyware. From weddings to birthdays and everything... more »

IMC adds new programming for industry partners in winter 2023

International Market Centers (IMC) expanded its industry partner programming and market participation this winter at the Atlanta Market (Jan. 10-16, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta) and Las Vegas Market (Jan. 29- Feb. 2, 2023, at World... more »