NY NOW spotlights creativity and innovation across home, lifestyle and handmade

Beginning this weekend at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, NY NOW gives buyers and shop owners the opportunity to discover amazing finds from around the world. Featuring staggered show hours... more »

Happy@Howard’s

David Fox, president and owner of Howard's Jewelry, shares all the ways Howard's is working to earn your business and what the company is doing to make sure customers get happy and stay happy@Howard's. more »

Eight retail trends to watch in 2018

The year 2017 was one of the newsiest and noisiest retail years on record. It will be remembered as the year retail evolved and changed forever. We will remember it as the year that experiential... more »

Children’s, juvenile product trends set to make their mark on NY NOW

When it comes to products for babies, children and their families, NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, offers modern and stylish, yet functional, options that are the perfect additions to any buyer’s shopping list.... more »

LA Mart triumphs with debut of Temps on 2

Friday, January 19th, was the kick off of the LA Mart’s renaissance of TEMPS ON 2 and its unique array of temporary exhibitors.  It has been nearly a decade since the LA Mart has produced... more »

International designs and worldwide influence shine at NY NOW

The international community brings an endlessly diverse approach to the products that surround us every day. Buyers who want to bring a global touch to their stores or shops will find the most intriguing designs... more »

Quotable celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018

Founded in NYC by Gillian Simon and Matt Fernandes-Vogel, quotable rst introduced its signature black & white cards to the market in 1993. These initial 48 cards not only defined the company, they inspired a... more »

LA Mart celebrates sensational 60th anniversary winter market

Winter Market at the LA Mart brimmed with excitement and energy as the heavily attended show celebrated their “Diamond Anniversary,” commemorating the 6 decades of business and the building’s 1958 grand opening. “I want to... more »

Products with a Purpose, Winter 2018

Company: Ben the Rooster What they offer: Greeting cards designed with art from kids. Ben the Rooster is a pen pal for kids, and the art is sent by his friends during Ben's literacy program.... more »

Retailer Spotlight: LEIF, Brooklyn

What started out as an online shop about six years ago quickly grew into a chic, simplistic storefront in Williamsburg. Stacy Longenecker’s shop, LEIF, started on the internet... more »

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