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Dallas Market Center experiences increase in attendance
The first show of the year, the Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center reported a 40% increase in buyer attendance versus January 2021 and a 45% increase in new buyers. Buyers from... more »
ToyFest West moves ahead with in-person show
The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) Board of Directors met Thursday, January 20 and voted to move forward with ToyFest West, which will be held March 9-11, 2022. “There are many things to... more »
Shedd Aquarium partners with publisher to create a book on its famous penguins
Shedd Aquarium announced it will offer a new illustrated picture book in partnership with Tommy Nelson, the children’s division of Thomas Nelson Publishers. Edward and Annie: A Penguin Adventure illustrates the penguin field trips that went... more »
Mud Pie expands Circa Collection with launch of melamine serveware
Mud Pie, a manufacturer in the gift industry, announces the launch of a new line of melamine serveware as an expansion of the company’s best-selling Circa Collection. The line is comprised of seven piece-types, including,... more »
Whitney Howard embraces its “Do Good. It Feels Good.” motto
Whitney Howard Designs embraces kindness and blessings and in doing so has expanded its own success. “The more gratitude we’ve put out, the more abundance has shown up for us,” Whitney Schwartz, chief designer, shared.... more »
Las Vegas Apparel prepares for its second edition
Las Vegas Apparel’s second edition will expand to showcase 50 brands – over twice as many as its inaugural event – and growing numbers of events, amenities and resources, Feb. 12-15, 2022, at the Expo... more »
Atlanta Market reports strong sales
Brands and sales agencies reported record sales at the close of the winter 2022 edition, Jan. 11-18, at AmericasMart Atlanta, according to an Atlanta Market press release. “Buyers meant business in Atlanta this week –... more »
Spielwarenmesse offers a new virtual platform Feb. 2-6
Spielwarenmesse Digital brings together the worldwide industry, virtually, Feb. 2-6. The new platform offers a live programs, a wide range of communication tools and an overview of trends and innovations. Registration for visitors to Spielwarenmesse... more »
Las Vegas Market names Winter 2022 Market Snapshot finalists
Las Vegas Market has named 47 furniture, home décor and gift brands as finalists of the Winter 2022 Market Snapshot, International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home... more »
IMC’s Spring 2022 TrendWatch explores consumers’ “State of Mind”
International Market Centers (IMC) explores the impact of consumers’ “State of Mind” on home furnishings in its Spring 2022 High Point Market TrendWatch with three all-new trends: Elation, Growth and Synthesis. Buyers can discover these... more »
Gift Shop Plus recaps favorites from Atlanta Market
Atlanta Market was buzzing with optimism and urgency. Exhibitors and buyers were glad to be there and wanted to make the most of their time together. Order writing seemed to be fast and furious as... more »
2022 Noted@*Noted Awards opens for submissions
The Greeting Card Association’s Noted@*Noted Product Awards is now accepting entries. The fourth edition of this highly competitive design competition highlights the most outstanding new card releases of the year … and unlike the previous two... more »
