In-person events, celebrations and new amenities return to Atlanta Market

International Market Centers (IMC) announced the much anticipated return of in-person events and celebrations with a schedule of industry parties, culinary demonstrations and expanded amenities set for the July 13-19, 2021 staging at AmericasMart Atlanta.... more »

Attendance up 25% at first show of the summer, Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas

The first show of the summer season has opened with record-setting attendance as retail decision makers from across the country attend Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas. Attendees are placing deep orders to fill... more »

Atlanta Market sponsors GCA Louie Awards

For the second consecutive year, Atlanta Market is sponsoring the Greeting Card Association's (GCA) LOUIE Awards, honoring the best cards of the year, with winners and finalists showcased in a special LOUIE Awards Display at AmericasMart during the Summer Atlanta... more »

Inspiring Well-Being and Positive Energy

{Sponsored} A dramatic arch of stars glittering in brilliant colors drew buyers into the Gifts of Nature showroom at Las Vegas Market in April 2021. Beneath that swath of colors, the brands represented in the... more »

Dallas Market Center welcomes Patty Price 

Dallas Market Center announced that home décor and lighting industry veteran Patty Price has joined the company as vice president of leasing for the lighting industry. Price will be responsible for the leasing strategy and... more »

Faire releases dates for its July virtual buying event

Faire has announced that Faire Summer Market, the second annual virtual trade show, is returning July 27-29, 2021. But, this year, it will also be open to retailers across Europe. "Following on Faire’s successful launch... more »

May retail sales reach near-record level

Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. May Retail Sales Overview “While May retail sales were down slightly, largely due to... more »

Tiqets offers Work from MoMA contest

Tiqets Ups the Ante in Remote Work With Work From MoMA Contest Tiqets, an online ticketing platform for museums and attractions, is turning the biggest cliché from the last year into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this... more »

World of Toys Pavilion premieres at Toy Fair New York

Whether it’s Hong Kong, India or Russia – the World of Toys Program by Spielwarenmesse eG gives manufacturers access to international toy markets. In 2022, the popular format will arrive in the U.S., appearing at... more »

NY NOW re-launches and reveals new brand identity

NY NOW has unveiled a new brand identity and plans for an enhanced on-site experience as it prepares to welcome vendors, buyers and media back in-person at the Jacob K. Javits Center on Aug. 8-11, 2021.... more »