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April 27, 2021
Gift leasing accelerates for Summer 2021 Atlanta Market

Significant gains in gift showroom leasing for Atlanta Market are indicating a continued rebound for both the semi-annual buying event and the greater gift and lifestyle industry, reports International Market Centers (IMC). Some 33 debuts,... more »

April 26, 2021
DMC offers new showrooms and expansions

Dallas Market Center, a design marketplace in North America, has announced new showrooms as well as expansions and relocations for top home brands. The marketplace welcomes thousands of design customers each month to its more... more »

April 23, 2021
Massive retail theft leads to prosecution

Robert Whitley, a/k/a Mr. Bob, and Noni Whitley, father and daughter, have each pleaded guilty to a separate criminal information charging them for their roles in operating Closeout Express and Essential Daily Discounts, which for... more »

April 22, 2021
Mother’s Day spending expectations total $28 billion

Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Approximately 83% of U.S. adults... more »

April 22, 2021
Atlanta Apparel hosts successful April markets

Atlanta Apparel broke multiple attendance records at its co-located April 2021 Atlanta Apparel Market (April 13-17, 2021) and VOW | New World of Bridal Market (April 13-15, 2021), signaling a continued robust recovery for the... more »

April 20, 2021
Dallas Market Center releases details on Lightovation

Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, a residential lighting trade event in North America, announced details for the June 23-26 edition of the show. The summer show marks a return to a large-scale, in-person... more »

April 20, 2021
Gift for Life teams up for virtual AIDS walk

Gift for Life (GFL), the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ sole national charitable organization, is teaming-up with NY NOW and DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) for AIDS Walk New York 2021. The 2021... more »

April 19, 2021
Las Vegas Market returns with robust in-person buying event

Increased vaccination rollout, improving travel sentiments and the return of Las Vegas Market’s gift and home temporaries staged in the brand-new Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, contributed to a lively and productive April... more »

April 16, 2021
Anaya home expands with second Ivystone showroom

Anaya Home, a resource for artisan design with an emphasis on wellness at home, has expanded its partnership with Ivystone with a second showroom location within the group’s World Market Center in Las Vegas, opening... more »

April 16, 2021
IMC expands gourmet housewares offerings

International Market Centers (IMC) announced a plan to significantly expand its gourmet housewares product resources to address buyer demand. The Gourmet Housewares Collection will debut at the Summer 2021 Las Vegas Market and expand to... more »

April 14, 2021
Halloween & Party Expo releases 2022 show dates

The Halloween & Party Expo, which is owned and managed by the Halloween & Costume Association and Clarion Events, announced that the 2022 event will take place Jan. 11-13, 2022, at The Mirage in Las... more »

April 14, 2021
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market readies for summer show

Dallas Market Center has announced preliminary details for the summer edition of Total Home & Gift Market, June 23-29, 2021. The first market of the summer will present dozens of new showrooms across all major... more »

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