Book the Block hotel promotion returns to Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market announced that its popular “Book The Block” hotel promotion will return for the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, January 28-February 1, 2018.  Through the Las Vegas Market sponsored promotion, buyers and suppliers who book... more »

The Naked Bee, Rocky Mountain Gift Show to feature Operation Pollination

The Rocky Mountain Gift Show, held Feb. 21-26 in Denver, will include Operation Pollination. The Naked Bee started the Operation Pollination initiative three years ago to help spread awareness and help re-grow the honeybee population. The... more »

LA Mart aids Southern California fire and mudslide victims

This winter, thousands of LA Mart customers have been dealt a severe blow by the recent outbreak of raging  fires and crippling  mudslides. Because of these, many stores were forced to be temporarily out of business for  up to two  weeks during the ever-important shopping month of December and have been... more »

Emily McDowell Studio, Sisters of Los Angeles join Knock Knock to become Who’s There Group

Venice Beach gift company and book publisher Knock Knock announced the acquisition of Emily McDowell Studio (EMS) and Sisters of Los Angeles (SoLA), fellow Southern California women-owned companies. Knock Knock will run the trifecta under... more »

2017 reader survey results

Destination location retailers have always been unique in that their merchandise selection often fits into a theme or mission of a parent organization. As online shopping has changed the landscape of retail, destination retailers have... more »

The Perfect Wedding Day

Everyone wants their wedding day to be perfect — the perfect dress, the perfect suit, the perfect ceremony, the perfect reception. It takes a million details to accomplish what will most likely be the largest... more »

A New Year’s checklist for retailers

Another year down with the next on the horizon, and that means it is time to do some yearly retail preparation. As retail managers and buyers we are always on the move but it is... more »

Peer Perspective: Best of 2017

Zoos, museums, aquariums, hospitals, vendors and even butterfly sanctuaries — Museums & More interviewed all sorts of people in 2017. Here are some of our favorites quotes. “An important thing I have learned during my... more »

NY NOW welcomes fresh beauty, wellness products plus new brands during winter 2018 market

After a busy holiday season, buyers are looking for the next opportunity to fill their shelves with products that will pamper consumers and help them feel good in the year ahead. For those that want... more »

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