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September 28, 2023
Louie Awards submissions open with new diversity, specialty categories

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has now opened entries to the 35th Annual Louie Awards. The Louie Awards are a symbol of excellence in the greeting card industry and are highly coveted by publishers and... more »

September 27, 2023
Shopify partners with Faire

Faire, a B2B retail marketplace, established a global partnership with Shopify, making Faire the recommended wholesale marketplace for Shopify, which powers millions of merchants around the world. This partnership will expand Shopify’s B2B offerings and... more »

September 26, 2023
Previewing can’t-miss products at Shoppe High Point

Shoppe High Point officially launches Oct. 14-17, at the Fall 2023 High Point Market. Mirroring the vibe and verve of Shoppe Object New York, the High Point edition will aim to showcase artisan-quality and design-led... more »

September 26, 2023
Loloi to receive HEARTS Award at ARTS Awards

Dallas Market Center and ART named Loloi the HEARTS Award recipient at the 34th ARTS Awards taking place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas on Jan. 12, 2024. The ARTS Awards, presented annually during... more »

September 26, 2023
Warmies donates 18,000 toys to American Heart Association

Stuffed animal brand Warmies donated 18,000 plush toys to the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge Program. The donated products will be aiding the organization’s mission to provide lessons, tools and activities to support both... more »

September 26, 2023
*Noted 2024 expands to include gift show

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) will expand *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo for 2024 to include Gifted: The Creative Gift & Home Expo. The newly reimagined *Noted+Gifted takes place April 17-18, 2024, at the Fort... more »

September 25, 2023
LVDC to host 3 October events alongside weekly designer lunch program

Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) is set to host three educational, celebratory and fundraising events in addition to an ongoing exhibitor-hosted weekly designer lunch program in October at World Market Center Las Vegas: a color... more »

September 25, 2023
8 ‘Market Pros’ to highlight High Point Market properties

ANDMORE selected eight design moguls as “Market Pros” to lead the journey through the best of ANDMORE’s permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, with favorites showcased across all social platforms (@andmorehpmkt), during the Oct. 14-18 High... more »

September 25, 2023
ANDMORE launches visual merchandising awards program

ANDMORE unveiled a reimagined Best Booth Awards program recognizing excellence across six categories of visual merchandising at its Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point campuses beginning in 2024. The awards will highlight temporary exhibitors for... more »

September 21, 2023
Maria Mullen to receive ARTS achievement award

Dallas Market Center and ART, a creative home furnishings network, named Maria Mullen, CEO of Hubbardton Forge, the recipient of the Academy of Achievement honor at the 34th ARTS Awards, taking place at the Hilton... more »

September 21, 2023
Senators urge passage of Credit Card Competition Act

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Peter Welch (D-VT), along with the Merchants Payments Coalition and small business owners from across... more »

September 20, 2023
Halloween 2023 spending to reach record $12.2B

Total Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. A record... more »