Northeast’s largest souvenir and resort gift show returns to Roland E. Powell Convention Center

The Ocean City Resort Gift Show, the Northeast’s largest souvenir and resort industry trade event, returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD from November 11-13, 2018. Custom-tailored to the specialized... more »

Themed jewelry pieces are accessory necessities

As children begin to age out of plush products, toys and trinkets they find on a day out, they’re still going to be looking for a special souvenir. Here,... more »

Museum Store Association, AmericasMart launch The Museum Collective

The Museum Store Association and AmericasMart will bring to the non-profit retail community an unmatched wholesale buying experience with  The Museum Collective, the all-new curated merchandise collection making its debut at  The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market July... more »

Politics plays part in Mother’s Day spending

Mother's Day anticipated spend is only up by two percent YOY, but it turns out that Republicans intend to spend more on Mom than other registered voters. "Republicans may claim they are more fiscally conservative... more »

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Mother’s Day spending to reach $23.1 billion

Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $23.1 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total 86 percent of... more »

Seattle-made partnership, new Northwest Flavors gourmet showcase to join August lineup

To further strengthen and expand the selection of locally crafted products and unique regional resources featured at the August 17-20, 2018 edition of the Seattle Gift Show, Urban Expositions announces a new partnership with Seattle Made... more »

Icon Honors 2018: empowering industry innovation

The most anticipated and important night in the home and gift industry advances to a transformative new staging and aesthetic when ICON HONORS 2018 fills the spectacular AmericasMart® Building 3 atrium with its annual celebration... more »

How Woodland Park Zoo balances conservation and profits

Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo got in on the ground floor when that whole internet thing started back in the day. Its official website address is simply zoo.org. The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo, founded in 1898,... more »

Philadelphia Gift Show spices up July 2018 edition with new ‘Northeast Flavors’ gourmet section, expanded artisan offerings

Urban Expositions will launch a new Northeast Flavors gourmet and specialty foods section at the upcoming edition of the Philadelphia Gift Show, July 22-25, 2018, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. Northeast... more »