Mobile Boutiques: The Boutique Truck

The Boutique Truck operates in Columbus, Ohio and is owned by Catherine Turner. From an early age, she knew she wanted to own a business, but wasn’t exactly sure what kind until about six years... more »

IMC shares market dates through 2023 for Atlanta and Las Vegas

International Market Centers (IMC) has announced dates through 2023 for its gift and home furnishings markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Las Vegas Market both run... more »

Mother’s Day expected to deliver highest consumer spending to date

Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $25 billion this year, up from $23.1 billion in 2018, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). A total 84... more »

Las Vegas Market opens submissions for First Look program

Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary First Looktrend program at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28 – Aug. 1, 2019. All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited to submit... more »

Philadelphia Gift Show expands, rebrands and relocates

Returning July 21 through 24, 2019 to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Gift Show is bringing its popular Markers' Market booths together with the Artisan Alley tabletop displays and rebranding the... more »

The City Mouse and the Country Mouse

The cute Market Square located in Downtown Knoxville is lined with cute shops, great restaurants and a resident farmers market. This is probably why it’s been so seamless for Terri Karlsson and her husband, Paul,... more »

Understanding the Mobile Wallet

It used to be that “cash was king,” but many consumers today — especially millennials — rarely carry paper money, and even the idea of using credit cards is an archaic concept to some. In... more »

How to increase global presence through eBay and bring artisan products to shops worldwide

{Sponsored} Tea towels printed with art, mugs covered in paintings, plates with prints, kitschy-cute corncob stools and emoji costumes are just a few types of items buyers can find at Third Drawer Down, an Australia-based wholesaler... more »

CEO Summit at Summer Las Vegas Market opens registration

Registration for the CEO Summit at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market is now open at lvmkt.com/ceosummit. Additionally, 10 sponsors have been confirmed to date for the executive-level conference for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries.... more »

WPD gives sustainability in jewelry a new meaning for Earth Day

As we celebrate Earth Day today and place so much emphasis on creating a positive footprint in today's climate, the retail industry has seen a major shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly options.   In fashion,... more »