On-Trend Wearables: The latest apparel and accessories

Style, practicality and ease of wear not only coexist in everyday fashion today — they are in high demand. Clothing and accessories are becoming more prevalent in gift shops across the U.S. as retailers find... more »

2021 Co. establishes licensing, operational partnership with Biely & Shoaf

2021 Co. and Biely & Shoaf Co., two award-winning specialty greeting card and stationery companies, have entered into a licensing and operational partnership, effective July 1. Nicole Couto, left, and Emily... more »

August Atlanta apparel showcases early spring, expands at-market hospitality

This August, Atlanta Apparel presents 14 floors of exhibits, including a full children’s pavilion and continued growth in new exhibits, alongside expanded hospitality, amenities, events and giveaways, July 30 – Aug. 2 at AmericasMart Atlanta.... more »

Melrose International appoints new president

Melrose International promoted of Karl Venvertloh to president, effective June 26. This marks a significant milestone in the continued growth and evolution of Melrose International, according to the company. ... more »

Dorothy Belshaw honored with Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award

ANDMORE president Dorothy Belshaw was honored with Gift for Life’s 2024 Industry Achievement Award during the 73rd Annual Retailer Excellence Awards on June 19 in Dallas. From left: Lenise Willis, Gifts... more »

From the Editor: Making an Impact

In what feels like the blink of an eye, trade show season is once again upon us. I am positively elated that, as I write this ahead of press time, I will soon be hopping... more »

Summer 2024 Las Vegas Market Preview now available

The summer 2024 edition of the Las Vegas Market Preview is now available as a print magazine and interactive digital flipbook ahead of Las Vegas Market, July 28-Aug. 1 at World Market Center Las Vegas.... more »

EPCH launches 58th IHGF Delhi Fair in October 2024

The Autumn 2024 IHGF Delhi Fair will launch its 58th edition Oct. 16-20 at the India Expo Center & Mart. Organized by... more »

Summer 2024 Atlanta Market offers gourmet discovery, programming

Atlanta Market offers programming and sourcing with more than 600 tabletop, housewares and specialty food resources this summer, complete with live cooking demonstrations and industry partner-sponsored events and education from July 16-22 at AmericasMart Atlanta.... more »

Meet the Maker: Jomana Siddiqui

As seen in Holiday Shop 2024. Jomana Siddiqui founded Pences Design Studio in 2003 as a custom stationery company. Sensing a growing need for products for underrepresented holidays, Siddiqui set out to create pieces for... more »