January 2017 Philadelphia Gift Show attracts region’s retailers

The Jan. 6-9, 2017 edition of the Philadelphia Gift Show reports quality buyer traffic, a record number of first time exhibitors and a successful co-location with the Philadelphia National Candy Gift & Gourmet Show. Featuring... more »

New Discovery

One may not think of Las Vegas as a place designed for children, but there are plenty of things for kids to do. Near the top of the list, whether for residents or tourists, is... more »

Record-breaking new, international buyer increase at Atlanta winter market

The Atlanta January Market closed its eight-day run with an expansive global customer base, record-breaking new-buyer registrations and international attendance increases — all achieved in the face of weather impediments around the U.S. — marking... more »

January 2017 Seattle Gift Show names Bent&Bree Best New Product

 Putting the spotlight on its growing assortment of new resources, especially those unique to and made in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Gift Show presented Helena Silva of BENT&BREE with the show's "Best New Product" award during the Jan.... more »

What’s Cooking in Kitchenware

On a charming street in Beacon, New York, overlooking a picturesque mountain scene is specialty shop, Utensil Kitchenware. The 1,000 square-foot space, which opened in 2012, caters to cooking enthusiasts. Whether they’re whipping up delicacies... more »

LA Mart finalizes schedules for 2017 Gift + Home markets, sample sales, designer weeks

The LA Mart, a premier resource for gift, home, holiday, furniture, and lifestyle products, has announced the 2017 dates for its extensive schedule of Gift + Home Markets, Sample Sales, and the Design Center’s popular, semi-annual... more »

Focus On: Gourmet

Brooklyn Slate Brooklyn Brine Whiskey Sour Pickles features a hint of rye whiskey from Finger Lakes Distilling. Lehi Valley Sea Salted Caramel Popcorn is handcrafted with butter, sugar and coarse sea salt to create an ideal... more »

Las Vegas Market previews First Look trends

Las Vegas Market announced that it has pre-released its popular and proprietary FIRST LOOK Companion Guide prior to the program’s unveiling at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-26, 2017, giving Las Vegas-bound buyers a... more »

Editor’s Letter: Dreaming Big

Where does a dream begin? It starts out small, like a little nagging thought that won’t go away. And the more you think about it, the more excited and happy you get. You get brave... more »

Winter 2017

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