Las Vegas Market: August 30 – September 3

There are thousands of reasons (4,300+ resources, for starters) to come to Las Vegas Market, now August 30 – September 3! See who agrees that LVMKT is a great place to start when you’re ready... more »

Whitney Howard Designs collaborates with Connecting a Caring Community

Recently, Whitney Howard Designs collaborated with Connecting a Caring Community. In a recent letter, Lisa Schachtel Kodimer, from Connecting a Caring Community, shared her experience about the collaborative Nurses Week celebration. I am exhausted but... more »

IndieMe hosts first Virtual Expo this June

IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft for over 22 years, will host its first Virtual Expo from June 3-9, 2020*. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 22... more »

Texas “Friendship” on Full Display

This year, the Creative Display Contest was delightful — the number of incredible merchandise display submissions was truly astounding. Thank you retailers for sharing the talent you have showcased in your stores. This year, gift... more »

Gift for Life joining virtual 2020 AIDS Walk New York on June 7

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, is teaming-up with DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) and NY NOW to engage the gift, home and design communities in... more »

Atlanta Apparel extends partnership with the Boutique Hub through 2021

The Boutique Hub and Atlanta Apparel stated that they will continue and extend their partnership through 2021 by again co-hosting the Boutique Summit in 2021 and adding special programming for the October Atlanta Apparel Market.... more »

Statement Piece

Curate a mix that speaks to your location and your customers. The options are endless as more gift brands and unique makers are creating stylish wearables for the entire family. Check out some favorites on... more »

The Perfect Combination

More and more, customers are looking for retail experiences that offer merchandise with a story and purpose. They are also looking to shop where there is a sense of community. Two retailers in Orlando, Florida,... more »

Share Your Story: Fire & Pine

Recently, Fire & Pine was featured in a recent issue of museums&MORE. Since that publication was released, the world has morphed into the “new normal” with social distancing and makers reinventing products to provide assistance... more »

Maine illustrator uses art to help flatten the curve

Maine illustrator Jessica Esch, co-founder of Shinebolt, uses art to help flatten the curve by encouraging people to stay home, wear a mask and support and thank essential workers. She is following state guidelines and... more »