Helen Brett’s world-renowned trade show brings cutting-edge products, latest fashion trends to New Orleans

The Helen Brett New Orleans International Jewelry and Merchandise Show, the oldest and largest premier trade show of its kind in the South, will dazzle buyers at its upcoming spring event scheduled for May 12-15,... more »

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Amber Kneibel did not have just one reason to launch her boutique in Rockford, Michigan — she had dozens. Already active in social media, she had been meeting artists from all over Michigan with an... more »

Dallas’ combined March market offers new buying opportunities

New buying opportunities, exclusive resources and the latest trends in apparel, gift and home will be available at Dallas Market Center’s combined Apparel & Accessories and Total Home & Gift Markets March 30 – April... more »

Bald Guy Greetings takes off

Two award-winning advertising men whose work has contributed to some of the most entertaining and memorable American ad campaigns from the Budweiser lizards to Got Milk, have broken away from the constraints of agency life... more »

Tomorrow’s Kitchen debuts Utensil Rest

The International Innovation Company (IIC Brands) and its new brand, Tomorrow’s Kitchen, presents the Utensil Rest. This kitchen gadget is designed to help keep kitchen counters organized and clean when cooking. The Utensil Rest is... more »

Good buyer attendance, great order writing highlight winter 2016 L.A. Mart Gift & Home Market

Enthusiastic retailers from across the country, energetic sales, more than 87,000 square feet of new exhibit space, and hundreds of “only in California” products were on display at the Winter 2016 L.A. Mart Gift &... more »

Emeril Lagasse, Aaron Sanchez, most recent Master Chef Junior winner added to cooking theater lineup at 2016 International Home + Housewares Show

Famed chef Emeril Lagasse, Food Network chef Aarón Sánchez and, Addison, the most recent winner of MasterChef Junior join the lineup of celebrity chefs appearing in the Cooking Theater at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show, March... more »

Rocky Mountain Gift Show, Denver Apparel and Accessory Market gear up for winter show

With only two weeks to go before the start of the February Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel and Accessory Market, close to 500 exhibitors have been confirmed in both the permanent showrooms and... more »

Laura Firestone

Manager/Buyer Laura FirestoneAkron Art MuseumAkron, Ohio Q: What is your retail background?  I’ve been the Shop Manager/Buyer at the Akron Art Museum Shop since 2007. Q: What was the draw of working in a museum... more »

Aurora World launches spring plush collection

Aurora World offers an impressive range of sizes and species to delight children of all ages. In fact, the global leader in high-quality gift products has more than 3,500 soft dolls and plush animals to... more »