Trend Report: Spring’s Finest Finery

Back in December, Greenery was named Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year. Like a refreshing cool breeze, this tone evokes spring’s first days when nature revives, restores and renews us, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director at... more »

Las Vegas Market gourmet reproduces top 500 for first time ever

Las Vegas Market announced today that another round of commitments from another five new and expanding showrooms and another 15 temporary exhibitors has pushed gourmet resources over 500 for the first time ever for the... more »

Dallas Market Center presents Hermes Mallea speaking on great houses of Havana

Dallas Market Center proudly presents architect Hermes Mallea, AIA, speaking on Thursday, June 22 as part of the grand opening of the Interior Home + Design Center. Mallea will discuss “Great Houses of Havana” at noon on the first floor of... more »

A Distinctive Story

Distinctive Gardens in Dixon, Illinois looks different than in years in past, largely because of what owners Bud and Lisa LeFevre are calling its new “Shop Story” concept. Each seasonal shop story focuses on one... more »

Mud Pie signs on as gold sponsor of Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards

The inaugural Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by leading specialty retail magazines Gift Shop, Stationery Trends and Museums & More, is excited to welcome Mud Pie as a Gold Sponsor. As a... more »

Urban Craft uprising pavilion, more northwest artisans join growing Makers’ Market section for August Seattle Gift Show

Building upon its reputation as a destination resource for retailers seeking fresh, new designs for their Pacific Northwest local and tourist customers, the August 18-21, 2017 Seattle Gift Show at the Washington State Convention Center welcomes new resources to its... more »

Smoky Mountain Gift Show announces Gatlinburg attraction VIP pass sweepstakes

When gift, souvenir and resort retailers pre-register for the upcoming November 1-4, 2017 Smoky Mountain Gift Show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center , they'll automatically be entered for a chance to win an all-inclusive Gatlinburg Attraction VIP... more »

Dallas Market Center announces partnerships with twenty leading buying groups, industry associations

Dallas Market Center has announced that a record number of specialized buying groups and industry organizations will participate in its upcoming Total Home & Gift Market (June 21-27, 2017) and Lightovation—Dallas International Lighting Show (June... more »

The essential gift market: AmericasMart Atlanta presents industry’s top market experience for summer 2017

The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market is the essential buying opportunity of the summer for discerning gift retailers from across the nation and the world as its showcase of must-have, trendsetting merchandise is augmented... more »

Las Vegas Market expands better home décor resources

Las Vegas Market announced today that another 13 leading home décor resources will debut new and expanded showrooms at the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market, July 30-August 3, 2017, as part of the continuing growth and... more »