Maker’s Spotlight: Hester and Cook

(Sponsored) When searching for paper placemats, table runners and other decorative paper products, Hester and Cook is the perfect place to look. With showrooms at both Las Vegas Market and Atlanta Market, the brand has... more »

NRF welcomes court’s rejection of lawsuits regarding Braille gift cards

The National Retail Federation (NRF) shared that it welcomes a federal appeals court’s rejection of a series of “carbon copy” lawsuits claiming five retailers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to sell Braille... more »

GHTA welcomes two keynote speakers at its annual conference

The Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) released detailed information on the 2022 conference keynote speakers, Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders of Beekman 1802 for the 2022 GHTA Conference that will be held... more »

IMC introduces coast-to-coast bridal sourcing

International Market Centers (IMC) is set to host its semi-annual Atlanta edition of VOW Bridal & Formal, co-located with its once-annual World of Prom & Social Occasion, as well as launch its premiere Las Vegas... more »

NRF says economy experiences ongoing expansion despite uncertainty

The Federal Reserve faces “a tricky job” in addressing inflation but continuing growth in employment, wages and consumer spending make it unlikely the effort will backfire into a major setback for the economy, Jack Kleinhenz,... more »

IMC and Gift for Life partner to raise funds for crisis-related hunger relief

Gift for Life and International Market Centers have partnered to raise funds for crisis-related hunger relief through a new fundraiser, Come Together, which runs June 1- Aug. 1, 2022. The initiative, which bridges IMC’s digital... more »

OneCoast partners with C.R. Gibson Signature and The Gift Wrap Company

OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, has announced a long-term partnership with Design Group Americas representing the C.R. Gibson Signature and The Gift Wrap Company brands effective June 6, 2022.  Design Group Americas designs, manufactures,... more »

Hotel rates drop for Las Vegas Market this summer

Las Vegas Market hotel rates are making significant drops – some more than 50% – as registrations pick up for the July 24-28, 2022 buying event. Managed by Connections Housing, the Las Vegas Market hotel... more »

JuniperMarket presents showcase of women-owned brands

JuniperMarket will present RISE, a curated showcase of women-owned lifestyle brands making market debuts, at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market this summer. The 17 brands – all currently live and selling on JuniperMarket –... more »

Gift for Life/NY NOW team surpass goal for AIDS Walk NY

The Gift for Life/NY Now team, led by top individual fundraiser Matthew Katzenson and team co-chairs, Su Hilty and Caroline Kennedy, announced that the team raised $44,500+ for this year’s AIDS Walk NY, which took... more »