Julia Uherek appointed Group Show Director in Messe Frankfurt’s consumer goods business field for Paperworld, Creativeworld, Christmasworld, Beautyworld

Julia Uherek has been appointed Group Show Director for consumer goods fairs effective 1 December 2017. In her new position, she is responsible for the strategic orientation of the Paperworld, Creativeworld, Christmasworld, and Beautyworld trade fairs.... more »

OneCoast and Mud Pie launch Fashion Division, sign long term extended agreement

Mud Pie, market leader in home, kids and fashion and OneCoast, leading national sales and marketing company, announce the launch of their Mud Pie Fashion Division, a specialized team of experts to support the robust... more »

Las Vegas Market expansion matches growing gift+home category

{Sponsored} Discover the extraordinary at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2018. With a dynamic expansion debuting this winter, the Market will feature new temporary exhibition space filling three Pavilions with some... more »

Leasing Bulletin: Major lines to participate in AmericasMart’s January 2018 market

The 2018 wholesale trading year starts out in style with The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market (Showrooms: January 9-16, 2018; Temporaries: January 11-15, 2018) and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (January... more »

Sustainable Downbeach: Looking for that unique gift? Shop local.

Ever notice whenever you’re in a different city you find yourself going into the local shops? Whenever people travel they like to visit the local shops to see what interesting items they have to offer.... more »

DEMDACO celebrates a transformed Baby collection featuring a new, signature look

DEMDACO, the Leawood, Kansas-based wholesale distribution firm specializing in gift and home décor products is excited to share a reimagined collection with an expanded focus on the world of baby. New and built-up lines transition from... more »

“The House That Pinterest Built: A Conversation with Diane Keaton” announced for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Dallas Market Center, in partnership with Aidan Gray, proudly announces a personal appearance and book signing with Oscar-winning actress, director and author Diane Keaton during its upcoming January Total Home & Gift Market (January 17-23,... more »

Seminars, events announced for NY NOW winter 2018 market

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, knows how important it is for attendees to advance their skills or business and make the most of their time at the Market. During the upcoming winter... more »

Consumers, retailers win big over Thanksgiving holiday

From Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, more than 174 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the just-concluded holiday weekend, beating the 164 million estimated shoppers from an earlier survey by the National Retail Federation... more »

Focus On: Made in America

Hester & Cook placemats feature fun and quirky designs,... more »