World Candle Industry leaders unite at 2016 World Candle Congress & Trade Show in April

Puerto Rico will host leaders in the candle industry from around the world for the 5th World Candle Congress & Trade Show on April 4-8, 2016. Every three years, the National Candle Association (NCA) and... more »

Las Vegas Market expands responsibilities for Gift & Home leasing team

Las Vegas Market announced today that veteran gift and home décor leasing executives, Joy Jansen and Leanna John, are assuming expanded roles for select gift, lifestyle, gourmet housewares and specialty tabletop floors in Building C,... more »

Retail year off to record start in Atlanta

Non-stop order-writing, record year-over-year traffic growth and hundreds of new and newly expanded showrooms are setting the mark for the January 2016 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market in... more »

National Retail Federation leads 100-member coalition in tackling port congestion

Following up on last fall’s successful campaign to include a port performance statistics program in the federal long-term surface transportation bill, NRF today led a coalition of more than 100 groups in sending specific recommendations... more »

Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation acquires GKI/Bethlehem Lighting

Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation, a leader in the housewares and giftware industries has acquired the assets of GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, a seasonal décor and supplier of pre-lit foliage and LED flameless candles.The acquisition from Central Garden... more »

National Retail Federation announces new additions to board of directors

The NRF Foundation announced today the addition of four new executives to its Board of Directors, including a human resources executive with The Home Depot and the retail and consumer lead for PwC. The election... more »

Something for Everyone

Located in the charming 9th and 9th area in the heart of Salt Lake City, The Children’s Hour has found its happy place. “We’ve moved four times within this neighborhood, each time into a bigger store.... more »

More than 650 temps at Dallas’ Total Home & Gift Market in January

Dallas Market Center will host more than 650 temps at the Total Home & Gift Market this January, including new lines and showrooms across every category.“The temp show is where it all begins for brands,... more »

2016 International Home and Housewares Show sold out

The 2016 International Home + Housewares Show sold out in late December, more than 10 weeks before opening day, according to the International Housewares Association, the Show’s owner and operator. The Show begins at 10... more »

Hoot Company Debuts with original, high-quality toys that inspire imagination through play

Hoot Company, a new kind of toy company that creates original, high-quality toys and books, is making its introduction at The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market (Bldg. 3, Fl. 3, Booth #404). Hoot... more »