Urban Expositions launches MATCH, a guaranteed meetings program

Urban Expositions, a leader in the Gift & Souvenir tradeshow business, announced today the launch of MATCH, a curated meetings program for suppliers and retailers designed to personalize the show experience and accelerate sales. The... more »

March retail jobs down from February but up more than 30,000 from 2017

Amid fluctuations in weather and spring holidays, retail industry employment fell by 6,400 jobs seasonally adjusted in March but showed an increase of 30,800 unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude... more »

Mohawk Fine Papers purchases Crane Stationery

Mohawk Fine Papers Inc., North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty materials for printing, announced today that it has purchased Crane Stationery Corp. of North Adams, Massachusetts, for an undisclosed... more »

Rubie’s Pet Shop Boutique releases new Disney pet costumes and accessories

Rubie’s Pet Shop Boutique, under license with Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, announces the launch of officially licensed pet costumes inspired by classic Disney characters.    Rubie’s Pet Shop Boutique has started development on... more »

Major new expo center coming to downtown Las Vegas as part of World Market Center Las Vegas expansion

International Market Centers (IMC), owners and operators of World Market Center Las Vegas, announced today a partnership with the City of Las Vegas to construct a new 350,000-square-foot Expo Center on the World Market Center... more »

Travelon wins Global Innovation Award

Travelon wins GIA Product Design and Innovation Excellence Award for its new patent pending LockDown Cut-Proof Bag designed to keeps valuables locked down and safe on-the-go or at home On March 10, 2018 Travelon takes... more »

New Emerging Marketplace section joins September 2018 Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show

The nation’s largest souvenir show just got bigger.  Responding to buyer requests for more artisan resources and unique finds, Urban Expositions will launch the new Emerging Marketplace section at the 13th annual Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort... more »

Creative Display Contest Top Ten

Back in October, a call was sent out to Gift Shop and Museums & More readers to submit a photo of their most creative in-store displays. The entries were original and beautiful, and our editors... more »

Ten Essentials to Include in an Employee Handbook

As a business owner, rules can be such a difficult thing to implement, especially when it comes to an employee handbook. At the beginning, it may just be you running your store or website, however... more »

Products with Purpose

There are many ways one can help those in need. These companies prove that giving back knows no boundaries. Art Studio Company Stu Fishman, founder Company Mission: Art Studio... more »