Leggett & Platt nearly tripling space at upcoming High Point Market

Bedding accessory company Fashion Bed Group, part of Leggett & Platt, is nearly tripling the size of its exhibit space at High Point Market this spring, showcasing a complete line of bedding accessory products across more... more »

Urban Expositions adds to Philadelphia Gift Show team

Urban Expositions has announced a series of staff appointments and promotions related to its semi-annual Philadelphia Gift Show. Marilyn Anderson, former Philadelphia Gift Show executive director, has been promoted to the newly created position of... more »

National Stationery Show, DIFFA to raise funds in AIDS Walk New York

The National Stationery Show will renew its partnership with Gift For Life — the gift, stationery and home industries’ sole charitable organization — to participate in the 30th annual AIDS Walk New York to be... more »

One Retailer’s Success Tale & Tips

http://youtu.be/H7CVuOU9ygY At the Paper First Affiliates show, Party & Paper Retailer got the chance to catch up with Party Expert President Lynda Bouvier to find out what's helping her stores see success year after year. more »

Finalists announced for sixth annual Trendy Awards

The staff at Stationery Trends magazine is pleased to announce the top finalists in each category of the sixth annual Trendy Awards.(Note: Some categories have fewer than 10 finalists listed, as some companies may have had... more »

Industry leader Kacic joins AmericasMart as executive VP for retail services operations

George Kacic will join AmericasMart Atlanta as Executive Vice President responsible for retail services operations, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., vice chairman, president and chief operating officer of AmericasMart parent company AMC, Inc.Kacic’s appointment... more »

BizBash Media praises California Gift Show as one of SoCal’s top events

The California Gift Show has been named to BizBash Media's 2015 list of Southern California’s Top 100 Events, an exclusive group that includes glitzy award shows, crowded food festivals, colorful parades, and celebrity benefits. To... more »

Mud Pie hires Betsey Eastman to head customer service, sales support teams

Mud Pie has added Betsey Eastman as its Independent Channel Sales and Marketing Manager. In this newly created position, Eastman will oversee the development and training of Mud Pie’s sales support team and customer service representatives. She... more »

‘Discoveries — The Antique Vintage Marketplace’ is latest addition to Las Vegas Market

In preparation for the summer 2015 launch of “Discoveries — The Antique Vintage Marketplace,” Las Vegas Market has secured three key anchor exhibitors and forged a new partnership with veteran antique fair organizer Arbor Antiques... more »

Booking early for Las Vegas Market comes with chance for prizes

Las Vegas Market extends its popular “Book the Block” promotion for Summer Market, which runs from August 2-6, 2015. The contest is open to Las Vegas Market attendees, with prizes awarded from March until July.Each... more »