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February 2, 2022
VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta prepares for 2022 bridal season

As weddings and events return in full swing, International Market Centers' VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta is set to present a wealth of brands showcasing the newest in bridal and formal, April 12-14 at AmericasMart... more »

February 2, 2022
Spielwarenmesse Digital releases the ToyAward prize winners

At the opening of Spielwarenmesse Digital, this year’s ToyAward prize winners were announced. The categories included: PreSchool, SchoolKids, Teenager & Adults, Startup and Sustainability. This year there were no nominees, and now winner, in the... more »

February 1, 2022
NRF expects Valentine’s Day spending to reach $23.9 billion

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

February 1, 2022
IHA data on consumer values provides insights on lifestyle trends

Exclusive IHA data on consumer values; insights on shifting consumer lifestyle trends; an inside discussion about one of the industry’s fastest-growing and most influential online food and home platforms; and a revealing view into the... more »

January 31, 2022
NY NOW partners with Gift for Life to raise funds

NY NOW and Gift for Life will partner to raise funds for World Central Kitchen through the market’s Floor to Store exclusive installation (booth #2859) Feb. 6-9, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center.... more »

January 31, 2022
Las Vegas Market returns with strong performance

Las Vegas Market returned to its customary January timing with strong performance reported across furniture, bedding, home décor and gift and a full roster of thought-leadership programming and industry events at the Winter 2022 edition,... more »

January 28, 2022
Garden trend continues as seen at Atlanta Market

Consumers are still "growing" crazy for all things green and leafy, as evidenced at the winter Atlanta Market. Julie McCallum, editorial director for Gift Shop® Plus, picked a few favorites from this year's crop of... more »

January 27, 2022
DMC welcomes Karol Sullin to its team

Dallas Market Center announced that Karol Sullins has joined the company as executive director of leasing for Total Home & Gift Temps. Sullins is responsible for the strategic prospecting and leasing of High Style Dallas... more »

January 27, 2022
GCA sets date for in-person 2022 Louie Awards Ceremony

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) released a Save the Date notice for the 33rd Louie Awards Ceremony, which will be held in-person this year on Wednesday, April 27, in San Francisco. "We are excited to... more »

January 27, 2022
Toy Fair offers virtual year-round platform for buyers

Toy Fair, in the absence of Q1 live events, encourages toy companies to leverage Toy Fair Everywhere, a virtual platform that is available during Toy Fair season and all year long. “Toy Fair Everywhere is... more »

January 27, 2022
Celtic Showcase returns this April

The organizer of the Celtic Showcase announced that the trade exhibition for Celtic products will return to America, for the first time in two years, this April. The show will take place from April 23-25... more »

January 25, 2022
IHGF Delhi Fair moves spring edition to March

The spring edition of IHGF Delhi Fair has been rescheduled for March 2022 to ensure the health and safety of its exhibitors. In light of recent developments with the surge of COVID across the world,... more »

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