IMC partners with Sherwin-Williams for color trend programming

International Market Centers (IMC) has partnered with Sherwin-Williams, a global leader in paint and coatings, to present color trend programming at AmericasMart Atlanta’s Market on Wednesday, June 1, and at Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC’s)... more »

Gift Sales Manager Association hosts Fall 2022 Virtual Conference

The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) announced its Fall 2022 Virtual Conference, Oct. 11-12, 2022. New for 2022, the GSMA will be offering a Road Show during the Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas Summer Markets.... more »

Atlanta Market grows gift offerings for summer

Atlanta Market, with a large gift product offering, expands its 5,000+ brands with 32 showroom updates for the Summer 2022 edition, July 12-18, 2022 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market’s gift offerings are bigger and better... more »

What Do Copyright Laws Protect?

The world of intellectual property is vast. Most people have heard of trademarks, copyrights, and patents, but the details are kind of fuzzy. And many folks lump all of those protections together. So, let’s clarify... more »

Las Vegas Market offers expanded home décor and furnishings

Las Vegas Market provides an opportunity this summer for buyers to source fresh product across the home décor resources – including some 24 new, expanded and relocated showrooms and 60+ temporary exhibitors – and home... more »

NRF expects consumers to spend $20 billion on Father’s Day gifts 

Consumer spending this Father’s Day is expected to total $20 billion, nearly on par with last year’s record-setting figure of $20.1 billion, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show offers expanded selection of brands

The June Apparel & Accessories Market will be the largest apparel and accessories trade event in Dallas since 2004, according to Dallas Market Center. Details for the June 14-17 show include new permanent showrooms and... more »

Retail sales grow in April

Consumers accustomed to inflation continued to spend in April as retail sales overcame higher prices to show both monthly and year-over-year increases, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “April retail sales demonstrate consumer strength and... more »

burton + BURTON welcomes new designer 

burton + BURTON announced that Jacob McCall, AIFD, AAF, FSMD, CFD, will join the design team. McCall will also serve as an instructor at the upcoming burton + BURTON 40th anniversary celebration, Ballooniversity. [caption id="attachment_81980"... more »

2022 Color of the Year

In the gift and stationery industry, color and design go hand in hand. Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has declared a particular color "Color of the Year." The company is known for its proprietary... more »