Blackstone acquires Clarion

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) announce the acquisition of Clarion Events, one of the world’s leading independent events organisers, from private equity funds managed by Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”). Headquartered in London with... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta inspires with summer gift show

Last week in Atlanta, it was bustling inside the three buildings that make... more »

Changing their spots

Jared Bednar had a colorful way to describe the Topeka Zoo’s Leopard Spot gift shop prior to a recent renovation. “One might say plush had vomited all over the gift shop,” said Bednar, the guest... more »

Trend Report: The Great Outdoors, Inside

The digital age has had a huge impact in the modern perspective — just witness the romanticism of what has been all around us the whole time: Nature! So now, product that makes the most... more »

ICON HONORS 2017 celebrates global innovation in the home and gift industry’s celebrated recognition

The eighth annual ICON HONORS celebrated global innovation as top achievers and superior achievements were recognized on the most anticipated and important night in the home and gift industry. Staged at Atlanta’s world-renowned Fox Theatre on July... more »

Contemporary design drives innovation at NY NOW

NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will once again be at the forefront of the design community by bringing together a curated collection of brands for its exclusive Accent on Design® section... more »

Five beautiful stores revitalizing retail on Main Street

{Sponsored} From Mt. Vernon, Washington to Ojai, California, Main Streets across America are beginning to see revival. Rural and small towns, once vacant storefronts fill up again; antique stores now sit next to gluten-free bakeries, quilting... more »

Las Vegas Market hosts 2018 Housewares Design Awards

Las Vegas Market announced that it will continue its partnership with HomeWorld Business to host the 13th edition of the Housewares Design Awards at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market.  Entries for the 2018 Housewares Design Awards,... more »

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