Art of the Old West

The Old West is alive and well at the Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art in Boulder, Colorado. It features the private collection of Ed Trumble, who has assembled hundreds of pieces from dozens of... more »

Tommy Brown

Retail manager and Buyer Tommy BrownSaint Louis ZooSt. Louis Tommy Brown has worked for theme parks, department stores and, for the past 13 years, at a major zoo in the Midwest. There's nothing in retail... more »

museums&MORE Spring 2016

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Kentia Collective, LA Value Section highlight summer LAMKT

Offering West Coast retailers the ideal opportunity to discover fresh new categories, California-made specialties, global styles and artisan goods — the summer 2016 edition of LAMKT returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center July 22-25,... more »

Registration now open for summer NY NOW

Registration for the NY NOW summer 2016 market has officially opened for retailers, buyers, and members of the press. The summer NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will take place Aug. 20-24,... more »

NSS: What’s Trending in Stationery

There is a strong resurgence in consumers’ passion for stationery and specialty paper products. From journals to cards to prints, the written word and personal sentiments are returning stronger than ever – and in new... more »

Manager’s Corner: Shawne Sheldon, Washington Park Zoo

Volunteering at the local zoo has blossomed into a career for Shawne Sheldon. Ten years ago, Sheldon began volunteering her time at the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana, which, at that time, didn't... more »

Regent Holding adds ILLUME to portfolio

Regent Holding Company — the parent company of Creative Co-Op and Bloomingville — announced on April 18 the acquisition of ILLUME, a leading home fragrance, lifestyle and beauty brand.Headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, ILLUME is a... more »

New LA value section joins July 2016 LAMKT at Los Angeles Convention Center

To further expand the product resources and profit potential LAMKT offers retailers throughout Southern California and surrounding areas, Urban Expositions has launched its newest show section — LA Value. Making its debut at the July... more »

Creative Co-Op launches Flourish, a mid-season catalog

Flowers and blooming, birds are singing, and the days are getting longer. It’s the perfect time for fresh décor. Creative Co-Op has launched a mid-season catalog with 100 percenrt fresh, new products. Inspired by new blooms... more »