Dallas’ September market: best attended in five years

Dallas Market Center announces remarkable gains in attendance at the September Total Home & Gift Market with an increase of 15 percent and significant gains in attendance by out of territory buyers. “As attendance grows,... more »

Developing a relevant Made in America product assortment

Whether buying for a national park, museum, zoo or some other cultural attraction, the importance of buying American-made products has always been essential in my product assortments. I can’t think of a better place than... more »

Seattle Gift Show kicks off January 2017 with expanded Pacific Northwest resources, continued alliance with Seattle Mart Showroom building

As the first show of the winter 2017 buying season, the Seattle Gift Show brings a versatile selection of products built around the Pacific Northwest lifestyle to the Washington State Convention Center, January 6-9, 2017. From... more »

From the Editor: Getting it Done

Welcome to our Fall issue. We’re excited to introduce you to some pretty extraordinary retailers and makers. They all happen to be women ­— a coincidence, but something to celebrate, none-the-less. Making, selling, promoting ­—... more »

MFA announces master distributor agreement with Gold Crest Distributing

Mark Feldstein & Associates, inc. (MFA) – a product development company and importer of unique giftware, seasonal décor, housewares and electronics, has entered into an exclusive Master Distributor Agreement with Gold Crest Distributing for domestic... more »

Editor’s Letter: National Park Service turns 100

This is a special year for the U.S. National Park Service, as it celebrated its 100th birthday on Aug. 25. The centennial celebration included free admission to all 412 national parks during the final weekend... more »

Celebrate National Park Service centennial with these gifts

“Wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity of the human spirit.” These words written by famed author Edward Abbey in “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness” can often be found deep within a... more »

Skiing drives sales at Park City Resort’s Legacy Sports

On average, the number of people visiting Park City, Utah, is greater than the number of people who actually live there. It is a quintessential tourist town. For 10 days in January, Park City is... more »

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