PHOTO GALLERY: Summer NY NOW products and exhibitors

We highlight a handful of products and exhibitors from the summer 2015 edition of NY NOW at the Javits Convention Center in New York. (Photos by GIFT SHOP) more »

‘Best of Home’ and ‘Best of Lifestyle’ awards presented

Two products — AvoSeedo by AvoSeedo, LLC (Frankfurt, Germany) and True Moringa Lavender Facial Oil by True Moringa (Boston) — were recognized as “Best of HOME” and “Best of LIFESTYLE” presented by NY NOW, the Market... more »

The Greeting Card Association names new executive director

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) named Peter Doherty, CAE, as its executive director, effective August 17.“We are delighted to have a leader with the track record in association management that Peter brings to the GCA,”... more »

‘Best of the Best’ selected at summer 2015 NY NOW

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) NY Metro Chapter recognized seven HOME Collection exhibitors as the “Best of the Best” at the summer 2015 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift,... more »

Largest Summer Las Vegas Market exceeded expectations

Five new destination launches, increased registration and buyer attendance at Summer 2015 eventThe largest-ever Las Vegas Market was highlighted by increases in new registrations and overall attendance, as well as expansion of showroom resources and... more »

Orlando Gift Show announces new winter 2016 dates

Urban Expositions announced new February show dates for the winter 2016 edition of the Orlando Gift Show and Orlando Cash & Carry Show. Shifting from January to February, the show will now run Saturday, February 13... more »

DEI releases coffee combo kit of best-sellers

DEI, a wholesale gift and home decor company based in Massachusetts, has released a coffee combo kit for retailers with an assortment of 32 products.DEI’s coffee combo kit... more »

Javits Center’s environmentally friendly roof featured by ‘CBS This Morning’

"CBS This Morning" recently featured the Jacob Javits Convention Center's environmentally friendly green roof.The Javits Center, host to 150 events a year — including NY NOW and the National Stationery Show — installed seven acres... more »

Christa Simpson

Manager of Retail Operations Christa SimpsonThe DoSeum StoreSan Antonio MM: What is your retail background? I have worked in all aspects of retail for over 13 years, entering the world of nonprofit retail three years... more »

San Francisco International Gift Fair, now the SF Market, draws 113 new companies in July

In addition to a record number of first-time exhibitors and the introduction of special “Pairings” and “Outdoor Living” product spotlights, the July 25-28, 2015 edition of the San Francisco International Gift Fair at Moscone Center... more »