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ToyFest West cancels 2021 event
In a recent statement, Lawrence Nissen, president of Western Toy & Hobby Representatives Association, stated that ToyFest West 2021 is canceled and will resume in February 2022. Read Nissen's full statement: Over the past several... more »
GCA hosts a Virtual Meet-Up at Atlanta Market
The Greeting Card Association is hosting itsVirtual Meet-Up on Jan. 15, 2021 during the Atlanta Market, where members of the greeting card industry have an opportunity to connect, network, converse, and reflect with others in the industry. Event... more »
Atlanta Market recognizes 40 trendsetters
Atlanta Market is recognizing 40 finalists for its Winter 2021 Market Snapshot – International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift markets. Sourced from across Atlanta... more »
Biely & Shoaf Co. acquires Oatmeal Studios
Oatmeal Studios, one of the top humorous greeting card companies in the world, has been acquired by Biely & Shoaf Co., a leading specialty designer, manufacturer, and distributor of greeting cards, gifts, and stationery. As... more »
Atlanta Market debuts Ahead of the Curve trend program
Atlanta Market announced the first East Coast installment of International Market Center’s (IMC) proprietary Ahead of the Curve trend program, which will be presented through a webinar on Jan. 5 in advance of Winter 2021... more »
HKTDC pivots event dates for the first half of 2021
With the pandemic continuing unabated and international travel still greatly affected, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will reconfigure its industry trade fairs and conferences in the first half of 2021, as part of... more »
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market debuts new brands
Dallas Market Center, a leading lifestyle marketplace for retailers and interior designers, announced the addition of trendsetting brands debuting with hundreds of other lines at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 6-12, 2021. The... more »
Gift Shop’s editor visits New Orleans’s retailers
Gift Shop Plus' editor is on a road trip this fall and winter and is stopping at lots of small retailers along the way. Enjoy an up-close look at the great display and merchandising ideas she... more »
January Atlanta Market offers 250+ brands exclusively
International Market Centers (IMC) reported that in January, AmericasMart offers exclusives with some 250+ brands only showing in Atlanta Market’s permanent showroom collection this winter. The exclusives, which cross the home décor, gift, seasonal and... more »
Atlanta Apparel anticipates success with show kick off in February
Atlanta Apparel anticipates a successful kick off to its 2021 trade show year with International Market Centers (IMC) reporting strong leasing and pre-registration for the February Atlanta Apparel Market, Feb. 2-6, 2021 at AmericasMart Atlanta.... more »
Global Pet Expo moves March event to a fully-digital experience
American Pet Products Association (APPA) COO and Executive Vice President Andy Darmohraj announced today that amid continued safety concerns resulting from the global pandemic, Global Pet Expo will be moving to a fully-digital experience. Presented by APPA and... more »
Gift Shop makes a pit stop at Louisiana museums
Our editor is on the road this fall and winter and stopping at lots of small retailers along the way, as well as some fantastic museum stores. Get an up-close look at the great display... more »
