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Mud Pie relocates showroom for Atlanta Market 2026
Mud Pie, a gift and home décor brand, announced the relocation of its flagship showroom for January 2026 to AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 2, Floor 18, Suite 1821. Photo courtesy of Mud... more »
ANDMORE, The WSN Group partner for a new event series centered on Shoppe Object
Bringing together two major industry players, ANDMORE, the owner and operator of premium tradeshow and showroom space in the U.S., along with The WSN Group, a force in European tradeshows and a subsidiary of The... more »
Mud Pie shifts to new leadership structure
Mud Pie, a gift and home décor brand, announced a shift to a new leadership structure to support the company’s continued growth and operational excellence. Founded in 1988 by Marcia Miller, Mud Pie has been... more »
OneCoast partners with Mary Meyer
OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, announced a new partnership with Mary Meyer, effective Nov. 2. Known for creating soft toys and baby products that bring comfort, joy and connection for nearly a... more »
Transpac Brands acquires Sullivan’s Floral assets
Transpac Brands announced the acquisition of the assets of Sullivan’s Floral, a well-established provider of high-quality floral and décor products. This strategic move strengthens Transpac Brands’ market position while expanding product offerings for retailers, designers... more »
Design Influencers spotlight the best of Fall High Point Market
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announced this season’s participants for the Design Influencers Tour, taking place during Fall Market. HPMA and Esteem Media... more »
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger hosts non-event, event fundraiser at High Point Market
This fall, Gift For Life’s Home vs Hunger team invites High Point Market attendees to the most exclusive event that doesn’t actually exist. A new twist on their signature “Party with a Purpose,” the Home... more »
HCA reports Halloween costumes remain popular among adults
The Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) highlights new data from Prosper Insights & Analytics, showing that Halloween continues to engage adults, with a growing number planning to dress up and celebrate in creative ways. Key... more »
Atlanta Market opens registration for winter 2026
Registration is now open for Atlanta Market, taking place Jan. 13-19, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta. As ANDMORE’s first major wholesale buying event of the year, Atlanta Market sets the tone for 2026 retail and design,... more »
MarketTime merges with EMUN
MarketTime and EMUN announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to join forces in a strategic partnership: marking a milestone in their shared mission to accelerate the pursuit of smarter, more connected services... more »
The Toy Association announces strategic new hires
The Toy Association, the business trade association representing a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors and others involved in the youth entertainment industry, announced that Jeff Snyderman will be joining as chief financial officer and... more »
NRF consumer survey finds Halloween spending to reach record $13.1 billion
Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from $11.6 billion... more »
