Myriam Barker Schneider, gift industry professional, passes away

Myriam Barker Schneider, a well-known gift industry professional and a resident New York City passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. She was a young 69 years old. Growing up, Myriam had... more »

August Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show features expanded marketplace

The August Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, Aug. 23-26, will offer an expanded marketplace featuring more brands for buyers visiting from coast to coast. Highlights for the show include new permanent showrooms and an expanded... more »

Artisan Spirit

As seen in Waterfront Living Heather MacConnell, owner of Artisan Spirit, shared the story of her New Jersey-based business in this Q&A. Describe your store and local community: Heather MacConnell: A shop by the sea... more »

Surf Expo prepares for September show

Surf Expo, a watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow, will feature an exciting roster of retail buyers at its upcoming show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Sept. 8-10. Surf Expo Details “Surf Expo... more »

The Toy Foundation releases the Toy of the Year Awards finalists

A magical crystal ball, a giant pyramid climbing tower, and the most diverse assortment of dolls ever are among the 122 innovative finalists for this September's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. A long-treasured event, The Toy... more »

Dallas Market Center and ART share 33rd ARTS Awards finalists

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the finalists for the 33rd ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is an international awards program dedicated to the home décor industry. A panel... more »

The Dallas Men’s Show welcomes buyers from coast to coast

The Dallas Men’s Show welcomed buyers from coast to coast this July. Dallas Market Center announced that the trade event for menswear retailers, held July 30-Aug. 1, 2022, broke records for the number of brands... more »

IMC and Juniper support women-owned brands

JuniperMarket’s RISE pavilions created dynamic new synergies between physical and digital markets, resulting in hundreds of new connections and business-building sales, for 18 participating women-owned brands in July. Through the pilot program, a curated selection... more »

Madison Marketplace

As seen in Waterfront Living Katie Ann Oakley, senior sales associate/social media coordinator for Madison Marketplace shared its retail story with Gift Shop® Plus and Waterfront Living in this great Q&A. Describe store and local... more »

Gift + Stationery Week webinars are now available on-demand

Stationery Trends and Gift Shop®️ Plus presented an exciting week of free programming, Aug. 9-11, during its annual Gift + Stationery Week. This event  featured three interactive webcasts highlighting trends, diversity and the state of... more »