Study documents AmericasMart economic impact at record highs

In an independent study of the 7.1 million-square-foot trade show complex’s impact on the local and regional economy, AmericasMart Atlanta’s global wholesale trade operations have set new all-time performance records.The study, The Economic Impact of AmericasMart... more »

JPMA announces most innovative products of 2015

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 JPMA Innovation Awards. The Innovation Awards highlight some of the most exciting new products in the juvenile industry. More than... more »

The 27th Annual ARTS Awards opens reservations Nov. 1

ART and Dallas Market Center, producer of the ARTS Awards, announced reservations for the 27th Annual ARTS Awards to be available Nov. 1, 2015. “We expect to have a record-setting number of attendees this year, and we want... more »

Expansion, new sections for temporaries at Dallas Market Center January market

Dallas Market Center has announced key expansions and new sections for the temporaries at the January Total Home & Gift Market to include the debut of LUXE Home Gallery, the renovation and expansion of the... more »

The stage is set for Halloween & Party Expo 2016

The Halloween & Party Expo announced highlights planned for this year’s event, which will be held Jan. 22-25, 2016, in New Orleans. The Halloween and Party Expo serves the combined Halloween and party industries, bringing together thousands... more »

Bears for Humanity raises capital with CircleUp

Bears For Humanity, a trailblazing organic toys and gifts company, is raising $500,000 for growth capital to fund manufacturing for orders, expanding its product line and releasing the world’s first interactive Smart Bear using CircleUp,... more »

GHTA annual conference auction to benefit Gift for Life

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization, announced that it will receive a portion of the proceeds from the Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) auction that will be held during the... more »

New gourmet section, growing exhibitor roster headline Winter 2016 Windy City Gift Show

Fueled by consistent show-over-show increases in attendee and exhibitor participation, the fifth edition of the Windy City Gift Show is on track to be the largest to date. Held Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2016 at the Donald... more »

Joseph Hammer

Director of Product Marketing Joseph HammerLady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAustin, Texas MM: What is your retail background?I started in retail as a young guy, working in and managing/buying for small and medium gift stores. I... more »

InterHall celebrates 25th anniversary at fall High Point Market


Over the past 25 years, InterHall has earned a reputation for showcasing chic, couture, high-brow and singularly unique designer-friendly resources. What began with three aisles of temporary showrooms has evolved to encompass six aisles of... more »