Las Vegas Market, ASD Marketweek teaming up for August collaboration

Las Vegas Market and ASD Marketweek announced a first-ever collaboration, called TWO FOR TUESDAY, bringing together the collective resources of two major tradeshows and thousands of resources.TWO FOR TUESDAY will run from 1 to 6... more »

Judson & Company products to be available at AmericasMart

After more than 25 years, Judson & Company has grown to encompass far more than fashion jewelry. Initially known for breaking into the wholesale industry with watches and sterling silver, Roger Stephenson (President and CEO)... more »

Dallas Market announces Best Visual Presentation Award winners

The winners of the June Total Home & Gift Market Best Visual Presentation Awards at the Dallas Market Center were announced on Monday, June 29. Judging for Best Visual Presentation takes place twice a year... more »

‘Duck Dynasty’ star and former ‘DWTS’ contestant Sadie Robertson to promote new Glory Haus line in Atlanta

A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson will be in Atlanta on Friday, July 10 to promote her new Glory Haus product line, Sadie Robertson Collection by Glory Haus.Announced in May, the Sadie Robertson Collection by... more »

Galveston Gift & Resort Show returns with new date pattern

Offering a one-stop souvenir and resort gift product resource for retailers from New Orleans to Brownsville, Texas, the Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show returns Oct. 6-8, 2015, with a new date pattern and even... more »

AmericasMart releases list of new, expanded showrooms for July show

AmericasMart’s product mix continues to expand with more leading lines occupying new and newly expanded showrooms opening for business at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market in July.NEWClairmont Designs opens a new showroom... more »

Old and New Treasures

Kymberley Fraser’s specialty boutique, A Beautiful Mess Home, opened in October 2010. Located 10 miles north of Malibu, California, A Beautiful Mess Home displays industrial, primitive and European antiques. Her store creatively showcases antiques,... more »

Getting Social: Influence purchase decisions with viral content

When it comes to making a purchase decision, consumers generally follow a routine regardless if they are buying a big-ticket item or an everyday necessity. Although routines may vary, there are common steps that people... more »

National Park Service asks stores to remove Confederate flag items

The National Park Service has asked its gift shop and bookstore vendors to remove Confederate flag merchandise from their stores.The request came Wednesday, June 24, and includes all standalone items featuring the Confederate flag.“With this... more »

Mad Style teams up with sales and marketing company, OneCoast

OneCoast, a nationwide sales, marketing and technology services company has partnered with fashion leader Mad Style effective June 15 to complete the fashion product offering in its gift division.“We are thrilled to be representing Mad... more »