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Survey details where and how buyers are spending in Q1
Silk Wool and Bijoux, a jewelry and accessories company based in Philadelphia since 2009, recently surveyed 835 of its customers, which are composed of boutiques, gift shops, farm stores, historic homes and museums. “In looking... more »
Gift Shop Plus asks retailers to share photos of creative holiday displays
Gift Shop® Plus wants to see how retailers are displaying holiday merchandise. Interior and exterior displays featuring Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, or any holiday are welcome. Photos shared may be included in upcoming articles, either... more »
GHTA provides details on monthly educational programs and Conference 2022
GHTA will offer two programs for members in 2022. The first is monthly webinars that will begin Feb. 15, 2022. Secondly, it announced that Conference 2022 will be held Sep. 21-23, at the Westin Tampa... more »
Messe Frankfort’s digital platforms helps retailers with emerging trends
The online platform Conzoom Solutions regularly offers new content that gives retailers resources in the form of expert tips, podcasts or videos. In March, the style agency bora.herke.palmisano will provide video contributions on Ambiente, Christmasworld... more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
