Robert Irvine, Ayesha Curry, Emeril Lagasse added to International Home + Housewares Show lineup

Food Network celebrity chef Robert Irvine will make his debut in the Cooking Theater and Ayesha Curry and Emeril Lagasse return to the stage during the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show, March 2-5, at... more »

Décor, design resources grow at AmericasMart for January 2019 market

The comprehensive HOME collection at AmericasMart Atlanta spans the décor and design spectrum with new and expanded showrooms and the new Commercial Design floor joining the Home & Rug, Home Accents & Fine Linens, Home... more »

November retail sales increase 5 percent over 2017

November retail sales were up 0.7 percent seasonally adjusted from October and increased 5 percent unadjusted year-over-year, completing the first half of the holiday shopping season with spending on track to easily meet the National... more »

Candles and kites and more — oh my!

{Sponsored} The Winter Market at Las Vegas Market (January 27-31, 2019) will be flush with new and returning vendors, fresh partnerships and a new co-located show with products that will include 20 to 30 new exhibitors... more »

AmericasMart: Made in America Temporaries

{Sponsored} Love Made in America products? Come explore this unique category of temporary exhibitors for all your gift needs! https://youtu.be/y031BBaHgog more »

Peer Perspective: Tal Dekkers & Shani Feldman

Tal Dekkers & Shani Feldman Sisters, co-founders and designers, Compoco How did you decide owning a business was for you? We always had a passion for a brand of our own; both of us are design... more »

Minted raises new capital to fuel expansion

Minted has raised $208 million in their Series E financing from the Permira funds as well as funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Minted plans to use the financing to expand... more »

MFA, Precious Moments sign licensing agreement

Mark Feldstein & Associates, Inc. (MFA), a product development company and importer of home décor, seasonal décor and giftware, has signed a licensing agreement with giftware manufacturer Precious Moments to design, manufacture and distribute inspirational... more »

Amazon looks to airports for expansion

In an effort to continue growth, Amazon is planning to bring its checkout-free format to airports. “For months, the world’s largest online retailer has been expanding Amazon Go, where customers scan their smartphones at a... more »

Constant Contact launches integration for Shopify

Constant Contact has launched an integration with Shopify, allowing merchants to send branded, targeted and automated emails to customers, including those who abandoned shopping carts, for higher conversion. The integration is timely with e-commerce sales... more »