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Attendance up 25% at first show of the summer, Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas
The first show of the summer season has opened with record-setting attendance as retail decision makers from across the country attend Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas. Attendees are placing deep orders to fill... more »
Atlanta Market sponsors GCA Louie Awards
For the second consecutive year, Atlanta Market is sponsoring the Greeting Card Association's (GCA) LOUIE Awards, honoring the best cards of the year, with winners and finalists showcased in a special LOUIE Awards Display at AmericasMart during the Summer Atlanta... more »
Dallas Market Center welcomes Patty Price
Dallas Market Center announced that home décor and lighting industry veteran Patty Price has joined the company as vice president of leasing for the lighting industry. Price will be responsible for the leasing strategy and... more »
Faire releases dates for its July virtual buying event
Faire has announced that Faire Summer Market, the second annual virtual trade show, is returning July 27-29, 2021. But, this year, it will also be open to retailers across Europe. "Following on Faire’s successful launch... more »
May retail sales reach near-record level
Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. May Retail Sales Overview “While May retail sales were down slightly, largely due to... more »
Tiqets offers Work from MoMA contest
Tiqets Ups the Ante in Remote Work With Work From MoMA Contest Tiqets, an online ticketing platform for museums and attractions, is turning the biggest cliché from the last year into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this... more »
World of Toys Pavilion premieres at Toy Fair New York
Whether it’s Hong Kong, India or Russia – the World of Toys Program by Spielwarenmesse eG gives manufacturers access to international toy markets. In 2022, the popular format will arrive in the U.S., appearing at... more »
NY NOW re-launches and reveals new brand identity
NY NOW has unveiled a new brand identity and plans for an enhanced on-site experience as it prepares to welcome vendors, buyers and media back in-person at the Jacob K. Javits Center on Aug. 8-11, 2021.... more »
ILOOTPAPERIE’s founders release book about sisterhood
Sisters certainly have their fair share of laughs and good times—along with epic fights and meltdowns. SISTERS: Better Together (Workman Publishing; On sale: July 20, 2021; $12.95) is a sweet ode to this unique, often... more »
Thinking of You Week readies up for September event
The Greeting Card Association released a statement regarding the 2021 Thinking of You Week, Sep. 20-26. Dear Greeting Card Makers! We’re gearing up for the 4th annual Thinking of You Week, which takes place September 20-26, 2021.... more »
Better and Company offers gifts and support for cancer fighters
This maker and retailer supports cancer fighters, caregivers and survivors with its products. Jessica Walker founded Better and Company, an online maker and retailer, in 2018 after her husband received a cancer diagnosis. "I noticed there were... more »
Atlanta Apparel kicks off the spring 2022 bridal and social buying season
Atlanta Apparel’s combined World of Prom & Social Occasion and VOW | New World of Bridal markets together kick off the Spring 2022 bridal and social occasion buying season with more than 150 of the... more »
