Hong Kong Gifts Fair, Printing & Packaging Fair attract 66,000 buyers

The 30th Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and the 10th Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair ended a four-day on April 30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and AsiaWorld-Expo... more »

Smoky Mountain Gift Show to celebrate 50th anniversary event in November

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Smoky Mountain Gift Show returns to the Gatlinburg Convention Center, Nov. 4-7, 2015, to bring Tennessee's largest selection of top-name souvenir and resort gift lines together. As the original meeting... more »

Display Inspirations: Every Store Tells a Story

By Gretchen A.C. Kroll | Special to Gift Shop I am an avid reader. I love being taken away by adventure, mystery and romance. A carefully written book spikes the imagination and leaves the reader... more »

Rustic Meets Refined: Light Up Your Sales with Eco-chic Seasonal Decor

Thematic trends for home décor often make their way into multiple gift categories. What are the overarching trends you should keep your eye on as you look to fall and the all-important Christmas season buying?... more »

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NY NOW announces designers for two juried sections

An eclectic mix of applicants, representing a broad spectrum of design and lifestyle categories, has passed a stringent review process to be accepted into two juried sections — Accent on Design and HandmadeDesigner Maker —... more »

CMA, Ivystone merge; CMA moving showroom to Las Vegas World Market

Ivystone Group LLC has merged with CMA (California Marketing Associates) to become the industry’s largest sales agency serving gift and home décor retailers throughout the United States. Ivystone and CMA will retain their respective agency... more »

Party Pleasers: What hosts and hostesses are looking to have in-house in 2015

Everyday is a celebration, and with that in mind, retailers need to remain on-trend to keep their customers prepared for any party. “The way to impress during that special event is presenting décor... more »

Anti-loneliness company honored at Boston Gift Show

Newport, Rhode Island-based social enterprise and startup YANA was voted “Best New Product” for its entire merchandise line at the 2015 Boston Gift Show held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.As New England’s premier... more »

Cindy Morris new leader of Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center and owners Crow Holdings have announced that Cindy Morris has been named president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. Current president and CEO Bill Winsor will shift into a new, active role... more »