Nassau Candy broadens gifting offerings with new candy charcuterie trays, kits

Nassau Candy is adding to its gifting assortment with the release of additional Candy Charcuterie Trays and the debut of Clever Candy Candy Kits. Both will be introduced at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo... more »

Casual Market Atlanta expands outdoor living experience for 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of Casual Market Atlanta, taking place July 21-23 and Sept. 15-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta. Casual Market Atlanta brings together... more »

A Winning Season: Gameday is set to deliver

Tailgating of years past used to involve merely a cooler, folding chair and something to eat before kickoff. Now, it’s a hosting moment involving men, women and families alike. LSU Tigers... more »

ANDMORE at High Point Market celebrates design with 5 Snapshot winners

Five furniture and home décor products from 25 finalists have been selected as ANDMORE’s Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” Award winners for the Spring 2026 High Point Market. The winners are: Benton Lane, Galerie Wallcoverings, Villa... more »

Reps Are Local Too launches Love My Vendors Week

Reps Are Local Too introduced the first-ever Love My Vendors Week, taking place May 4-10. This new initiative is designed to recognize and celebrate the vendors who power the gift and home industry and play... more »

Gift Shop® Plus launches Spring 2026 issue featuring retail trends, product debuts

Gift Shop® Plus launched its Spring 2026 issue, offering independent retailers a look at current trends, seasonal product ideas and business strategies for the year ahead. ... more »

Summer Starts Sooner: Retailers face an earlier-than-ever buying season

A calendar shift is setting the tone for summer 2026 — and the industry is eager to see how it affects buying season. The summer edition of Atlanta Market moves to June 9-14 this year,... more »

Atlanta Market showrooms to host coordinated events across Floors 17, 18

This June, the 17th and 18th floors of Building Two at AmericasMart Atlanta are turning up the energy with coordinated, hospitality-driven experiences designed to make time at market more enjoyable, productive and memorable for retailers.... more »

Picking Up the Pace

We’ve got momentum. 2026 undoubtedly began on a high note. The January markets set a strong tone industrywide, with market centers reporting increased attendance, foot traffic and order writing. After several years marked by caution... more »

Designworks Collective names national sales manager for Archipelago

Designworks Collective named Brittany Rigg as national sales manager for Archipelago. In her new role, she will manage the brand’s independent rep groups, drive business development and support brand alignment across specialty and broader retail... more »