Melinda Greene, Kansas City Zoo, Part II

http://youtu.be/Q05MtXPc8jI Melinda Greene, retail manager at the Kansas City Zoo, discusses how she balances carrying products appropriate for zoo retail with what's trending in fashion. more »

Melinda Greene, Kansas City Zoo, Part III

http://youtu.be/RXfXFB6NFYg Melinda Greene, retail manager at the Kansas City Zoo, details some creative ways she's overcome space constraints in and outside her store. more »

New director named for National Stationery Show

The National Stationery Show (NSS) has named Kelly P. Bristol show director effective January 1, 2017. Bristol brings nearly two decades of show experience to the role and extensive industry knowledge. She is transitioning into the role... more »

New outdoor showrooms, collections announced for winter Las Vegas Market

In little over one year, the casual presentation continues to grow in Las Vegas, with more than 180 resources presented at Winter Market running from Jan. 22-26, 2017. The cohesive showrooms on floors C12 and 13... more »

Emerald Expositions acquires American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE)

Emerald Expositions, LLC, a leading business-to-business trade show and conference producer, today announced its acquisition of the American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) from IndieMe, Inc. Founded in 2006, ACRE is the premier wholesale craft exposition... more »

Museum Discoveries buying tour headlines January 2017 Seattle Gift Show seminar lineup

The Jan. 6 - 9, 2017 Seattle Gift Show will offer buyers an expanded product selection as well as a number of free educational programs designed to help with strategies and solutions to grow their business and boost... more »

Dallas Market Center reveals top home, gift style trends for 2017

Dallas Market Center, the largest and most successful open-daily home décor and gift marketplace in the country, has announced the four top home and gift style trends for 2017: NeoClassical, New Hollywood, Mid-Mod & Beyond, and The... more »

Messe Frankfurt ends 2016 on positive note

The Messe Frankfurt Group will once again end financial year 2016 with a high level of sales and a very profitable result compared with the rest of the sector. For the second time in a... more »

ADI holiday shopping predictions

About six weeks ago, Adobe made some holiday spending predictions for 2016, including: Black Friday will hit $3 billion for the first time Just 5 percent of customers will drive 35 percent of revenue Price-conscious... more »

Garden Party showroom opening at Dallas Market Center this January

Dallas Market Center, the home of leading outdoor products from stylish global manufacturers, announced grand opening details for Garden Party, a new shared showroom of outdoor resources. The 3200 square foot Garden Party showroom is located in World... more »