Dave Savula joins Dallas Market Center

Industry veteran Dave Savula joined Dallas Market Center as executive vice president of leasing. Savula is responsible for growth strategy and permanent showroom leasing in gift, home décor/design and... more »

Greeting Card Association reveals 35th annual Louie Awards finalists

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced finalists from the industry’s 35th annual Louie Awards competition. This year’s contest saw 1,229 greeting cards entered from 228 companies in 57 categories — overall entries were up... more »

Gushing over Plush: New designs, textiles take over plush market

If one toy has stood the test of time, it is plush. Stuffed animals have been the quintessential gift for babies and children for decades. Many... more »

Studio M to close its doors

After 35 years in business, outdoor décor and gift brand Studio M will cease operations in April 2024. In an email sent to customers, the company said the decision is the result of enduring financial hardships, further... more »

Home vs. Hunger fundraising event returns to High Point Market

Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team today announced that its “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event returns to the Spring 2024 High Point Market on Sunday, April 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at... more »

Spring Market brings seasonal buying to Atlanta this March

Spring Market at AmericasMart Atlanta offers buyers another opportunity to continue beginning-of-year and seasonal buying with access to Open Year-Round showrooms plus additional market-only showrooms, as well as education and networking opportunities, March 4-6. “On... more »

IHFC, INTERHALL bring revitalized resources to High Point Market

Twenty-three exhibitor updates to International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) and INTERHALL resources bring sourcing and on-trend offerings to its 350-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. This spring, the latest updates in IHFC enhance ANDMORE’s recent... more »

ANDMORE’S Danielle Hall named Corporate Citizenship Rising Star

Danielle Hall, ANDMORE’s vice president of IT backoffice and operations applications, was named a “Rising Star” in the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2024 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Awards. Danielle Hall at the... more »

ToyFest 2024 kicks off in early March

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association unveiled ToyFest 2024 plans, Hall of Fame recipients and its participation at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, March 3-5. According to show executives, ToyFest 2023... more »

New gift trade show coming to Michigan in 2025

Great Lakes Promotions, a Michigan event company, unveiled a new wholesale venue to the gift industry, the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show. The event will be open to buyers, owners & decision makers on... more »