New education sessions announced for Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show

The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show announced two educational sessions focused on the future of retail. The sessions, scheduled for Sept. 17 and 18, 2024, are open to all attendees and will feature... more »

Accent Decor adds 2 members to leadership team

Accent Decor, a provider of decorative accessories and home décor, appointed two new leaders to its organization. Jason Neal joins as vice president of sales and Melissa Burke assumes... more »

Economy ‘on the cusp’ of a soft landing with recession unlikely

With the economy slowing but still growing and inflation down as the Federal Reserve prepares to lower interest rates, the U.S. appears to have dodged a recession, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.... more »

Transpac Brands hires senior business development manager for Season’s Designs

Transpac Brands hired Dave Cohen as senior business development manager for Season’s Designs. Cohen will be responsible for training and sales for both Specialty and Key channels of business, as well as navigating new channels... more »

DM Merchandising names winners of cruise giveaway

DM Merchandising named the winners of the 7-night Caribbean cruise giveaway, celebrating the company's 35th anniversary. The giveaway took place at three major tradeshows in Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas. The lucky winners are customer... more »

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proclaims September Balloon Month

For almost fifteen years, Maxine H. Burton, founder and president of burton + BURTON, has been at the forefront of aligning "Balloon Month" in Georgia with International Balloon Month.  Photo courtesy... more »

Summer 2024 Spotlight Awards Voices: Honorees talk inspiration, sustainability and collaborations

We kicked off 2024 by introducing 12 incredible visionaries in gift and stationery, including retailers, manufacturers, designers, sales managers and executives. Their stories are as diverse as our industry, and we want to continue to... more »

WWIN, Las Vegas Apparel concludes joint event in Las Vegas

The co-located WWIN (Womenswear in Nevada) Show and Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) market concluded its second collaborative Las Vegas Fashion Week event, Aug. 18-21 at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, bringing together... more »

IHFC, INTERHALL unveil fresh resources for Fall 2024 High Point Market

Nearly 30 exhibitor updates to International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) and INTERHALL 350-plus permanent showroom and temporary exhibit resources aim to bring effortless sourcing and cutting-edge trends at Fall High Point Market, running Oct. 26-30.... more »

Fall Market provides mid-market sourcing opportunities

AmericasMart Atlanta is set to host buyers for Fall Market running Sept. 16-18, for a mid-market sourcing opportunity to see 350+ gift and home showrooms and Summer product launches, spend one-on-one time with showroom reps... more »