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Las Vegas Market opens submissions for FIRST LOOK program
Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary FIRST LOOK trend program at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28 – Aug. 1, 2019. All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited to... more »
Philadelphia Gift Show expands, rebrands and relocates
Returning July 21 through 24, 2019 to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Gift Show is bringing its popular Markers' Market booths together with the Artisan Alley tabletop displays and rebranding the... more »
CEO Summit at Summer Las Vegas Market opens registration
Registration for the CEO Summit at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market is now open at lvmkt.com/ceosummit. Additionally, 10 sponsors have been confirmed to date for the executive-level conference for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries.... more »
WPD gives sustainability in jewelry a new meaning for Earth Day
As we celebrate Earth Day today and place so much emphasis on creating a positive footprint in today's climate, the retail industry has seen a major shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly options. In fashion,... more »
March retail sales are up
Retail sales were up 1 percent in March seasonally adjusted from February and up 0.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “March’s numbers... more »
Las Vegas Market partners with American Institute of Floral Designers
Las Vegas Market is partnering with the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) to host a one-day event that connects market vendors with buyers and designers in the floral industry. The event will take place... more »
Nominations now open for 31st annual ARTS Awards
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, shared nominations are officially open for the 31st Annual ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards, presented each January in concurrence with Dallas Total Home & Gift Market,... more »
National Hardware Show brings excitement
Have you ever been to the National Hardware Show? Here are five fresh reasons why you should attend the 2019 show. May is a busy time at the garden center, but there are many reasons... more »
Millennial couples plan weddings prior to proposals
Wedding Wire, Inc. a leader in the global wedding industry, released findings from its 2019 Newlywed Report. The report analyzes behaviors of over 18,000 respondents and provides insight into how real, modern-day couples are planning their weddings, finding... more »
Las Vegas Market sets panelists for signature Ahead of the Curve program
Las Vegas Market named four interior designers – Aimee Wertepny, Britany Simon, Denise Morrison, and Marie Flanigan – as principal panelists for its popular “Ahead of the Curve” educational program, a proprietary home furnishings forecast... more »
Designer Greetings expands with Kristin Michaels Greetings acquisition
Designer Greetings is expanding with its recent acquisition of Kristin Michaels Greetings. Established in 1984, Kristin Michaels Greetings is an independent greeting card distributor, wholesaling products from several small studio card manufacturers from Chicago. A... more »
IMC selects five best booth winners at Spring High Point Market
International Market Centers (IMC) released the Best Booth winners for Spring 2019 High Point Market. The five named winning exhibitors include: Barloga Studios, Creative Cables, Michel Ferrand, Objet De Curiosite, and Revelation Culture. "IMC is... more »
