Melrose International announces showroom additions, expansions

Melrose International, a leading wholesale supplier of home, holiday, and giftable décor, today announced the expansion of their presence in the Atlanta and Las Vegas marketplaces. "We strive for excellence in our product lines, and... more »

Emerald Expositions announces change in leadership along with third-quarter earnings

Emerald Expositions Events, producer of NY NOW and ASD, announced that David Loechner has resigned his position as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective on November... more »

Meet the Maker: Chocolates by Grimaldi

In recent years, gourmet food has been skyrocketing in the gift industry. From sauces and jams to flavor-specific sweets, gastronomy is the new black. Over in Grand Haven, Michigan, Chocolates by Grimaldi is a fine... more »

Locally crafted products and souvenir showcase headline Seattle Gift Show

The Seattle Gift Show returns February 2-5, 2019 to the Washington State Convention Center bringing a versatile selection of locally-made products built around the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. From breaking design and color trends to emerging... more »

Resort Retail: Miraval Arizona

Miraval Arizona resort and spa’s mission is to help its guests find wellness through life balance. The Tucson-area location offers all sorts of services and activities to achieve that, such as meditation, yoga, hiking, biking... more »

ASTRA introduces new Player’s Park pavilion

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced today that a dedicated space for small manufacturers who are first-time ASTRA exhibitors will be featured at the upcomingMarketplace & Academy in June 2019. Named “New Player’s... more »

National Veterans Small Business Week is Nov. 5-9

The U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate the accomplishments of veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 5-9. “National Veterans Small Business Week is another... more »

Trick or Treat: How much does the average American spend on Halloween?

While our level of involvement may differ, most of us will be taking part in Halloween festivities in some amount. For the youth, enthusiasm for Halloween begins in September when costume ideas start taking shape. Once... more »

Space going fast for Greeting Card Association event

The Greeting Card Association (GCA)  announced that after a strong response from GCA members, the application process for Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, is now open to non-members who want to exhibit at this new... more »

A Customer Service Gem for You

At Zingerman’s we’re big fans of clear expectation and simple, teachable and trackable tools. We find that they are invaluable no matter who we share them with — tenured employees, newbies, skeptics, enthusiasts, introverts, extroverts.... more »