Toy Fair New York cancels February show

The Toy Association, producer of Toy Fair New York, the largest toy, play, and youth entertainment marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, has announced the cancellation of Toy Fair New York, originally set to take place, Feb.... more »

All Around Inspiration

For Brits who found themselves living in North America, purchasing products from “the old country” was delightful. That was back in 1949, when Abbott Collection was launched as an import business catering to people who... more »

Atlanta Market names four People’s Choice winners in Winter 2022 Market Snapshot

Atlanta Market today named four products as Market Snapshot People’s Choice winners, selected by popular vote from some 40 Winter 2022 finalists: Allsop Home & Garden for the Stella Deco Solar Lantern; Annie Selke for the Dash &... more »

Becky Tyre retires after 26-year career

Becky Tyre, veteran retail writer, shop local advocate and visual merchandising enthusiast, has announced her retirement effective Jan. 1, wrapping a successful 26-year career in the U.S. gift and home industry. ... more »

Authentic Connections

More than a million people, which includes 100,000 school-aged children, visit Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center annually. This historic Pennsylvania landmark is situated on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg (1863)... more »

The Lang Companies celebrates 40th anniversary

The LANG Companies, Inc. is celebrating 40 years of creating products featuring high-quality artwork, design excellence and continued innovation. From online events to trade shows, LANG will be celebrating this huge milestone in all facets... more »

Atlanta Apparel partners with Melange de Blanc, launches new West Coast event

International Market Center (IMC), producers of VOW Bridal & Formal at AmericasMart Atlanta, will launch a new annual West Coast bridal buying event in partnership with Melange de Blanc, a high-end pop-up bridal market, starting... more »

Schylling debuts new showroom at Atlanta Market

Just in time to celebrate the new year, Schylling Inc., an award-winning toy company, is debuting its newly designed showroom at the Atlanta Market this month. Starting this week, industry professionals can visit the new... more »

The Whitehurst Company celebrates 75 years

The Whitehurst Company, LLC is celebrating its 75th year anniversary of importing Christmas! Mr. and Mrs. Morris Whitehurst founded Whitehurst Imports in 1947, bringing mouthblown and hand painted ornaments, made by skilled artisans in Europe,... more »

DMC and ARTS celebrate ARTS Award recipients

Dallas Market Center (DMC) and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the recipients of the 32nd ARTS Awards. Following a judging process guided by a panel of industry experts, category winners were announced... more »