Philadelphia Gift Show announces seminar schedule for January 2016 edition

As the first gift show of the year, the Jan. 8-11, 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center with a full lineup of educational seminars to help retailers get a jump... more »

Distinctly American

Creating his products in a workshop off of a dirt road in Embden, Maine, LeHay believes American consumers have started to have their fill of throwaway items. “They are moving back to a lifestyle that... more »

Build & Imagine Founder Laurie Peterson named Rising Star Toy Inventor of the Year at TAGIE

In the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier in Chicago, Laurie Peterson, the Founder of Build & Imagine toys, received the award for “Rising Star Toy Inventor of the Year” at the 8th annual TAGIE Awards honoring... more »

Urban Expositions names Jim Walker show director for LAMKT

Urban Expositions has named Jim Walker Show Director for LAMKT. In his new role, Walker will oversee and direct the newly expanded show team for the semi-annual LAMKT at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  He... more »

Las Vegas Market spotlights Fabulous Beekman Boys

Las Vegas Market announced that The Fabulous Beekman Boys — arbiters of style, best-selling authors and artisanal manufacturers — will host a style seminar, special book signing and Instagram takeover during the Winter 2016 Las... more »

Celebrity guests to speak at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, the country’s premier trade event for unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise, will feature celebrity guest speakers including Rebecca and Sharrah Robeson, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Kelli Ellis, Lori Dennis and Denise McGaha... more »

Thanksgiving weekend shopping brings big in-store and online crowds, according to NRF survey

Thanksgiving weekend shopping brings bi in-store and online crowds, according to NRF surveyHoliday shoppers were on their feet and online early over the Thanksgiving weekend as millions of people grabbed their friends and family and... more »

New online portal launched as International Greeting Card industry prepares for PG Live 2016

The organizer of PG Live 2016, Max Exhibitions, has launched a fresh new website for the dedicated greeting card trade show, taking place May 10-11 at London's Business Design Centre.The online portal, progressive greetings live,... more »

Growth in AmericasMart international temporaries reaches 100 percent

AmericasMart Atlanta’s January 2016 Market Temporaries will post 100 percent year-over-year growth in international exhibiting companies with globally sourced product presented across all 35 collections, according to JoAnn Miller Marshall, executive vice president of AmericasMart trade... more »

Chavez for Charity extends partnership with Gift for Life

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole charitable organization, announced an extension of its partnership with Chavez for Charity, a leading fashion accessories company combining style with support of charitable causes. In connection with... more »