New exhibitors, experiences set for AmericasMart January market

Major expansions, notable new additions and buzzworthy programming are driving excitement for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market, running Jan. 8-15, 2019 and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Jan. 9-13, 2019. International... more »

Laura Janelle, Gift for Life launch partnership

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole charitable organization, has a new cause marketing partnership with Laura Janelle. Beginning at the winter 2019 edition of the Atlanta International Gift & Home... more »

Winter Show Preview 2019

There’s a slew of winter shows offering stellar product to fill your shelves. AmericasMart comes to life January 8-15 with the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Next up is Dallas Total Home &... more »

Late gift industry inventor to be honored at NY NOW

Noel Zeller, celebrated inventor, award-winning designer and founder of Zelco Industries Inc., passed away on September 13, 2018 at the age of 82, following a battle with liver cancer.  He leaves behind Adele, the love... more »

Retail industry employment increased in December

Retail industry employment in December increased by 15,200 jobs seasonally adjusted from November and 37,600 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation reports. The retail gains, which exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, came... more »

Meet the Maker: Carol & Frank

C&F has expanded its collections to include lovely pieces for our favorite pets — and our favorite pet-lovers. Carol & Frank GSP: carol & frank is an extension of C&F Home. Which company came first? Colleen... more »

Top 5 trends in 2018 for pets

Pet Food Express (PFE) is sharing the top 5 trends for California pets in 2018, and they include a bigger focus on nutrition, alternative therapies and intellectual stimulation for pets. The Oakland-based company is basing... more »

Point of sale trends to watch in 2019

The physical point of sale may see major changes in 2019. Online and mobile payment methods have been revamped with new updates, but the in-store POS can expect improvements with new technology and concepts increasing... more »

Las Vegas Market, industry groups partner for special programming

Las Vegas Market partnerships with more than 40 industry organizations across the globe will add to the host of special programming, tours, educational opportunities and networking events planned for Winter 2019 Las Vegas Market, running... more »

Enesco debuting sculpture collection at AmericasMart

Enesco will launch Edge Sculpture, a collection of contemporary sculptures hailing from the UK. Designed and sculpted by Matt Buckley, Edge Sculpture is a collection influenced by style rather than subject. The mix of form,... more »