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Messe Frankfurt to drive regional expansion with new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
Messe Frankfurt officially launched its new subsidiary, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, as part of its long-term investment strategy in the Kingdom’s fast-growing exhibition industry. This move is in keeping with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals and... more »
OneCoast partners with Katie Loxton and A Littles & Co.
OneCoast, a leading omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, announced new partnerships with Katie Loxton and A Littles & Co., effective Dec. 5, 2025. Katie... more »
HPMA releases event schedule for Fall Market at The Point
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup for Fall Market programming and events at the trade show organizer’s signature pop-up venue, The Point, open daily Oct. 24 through Oct. 28. A popular destination for... more »
Dallas Market Center records highest August market attendance in 5 years
Dallas Market Center reports the best attendance in five years across Apparel & Accessories Market, KidsWorld, WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market, and the AETA International Trade Show. In addition to the total attendance... more »
High Point Market Authority announces keynote speaker, concert for fall market
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announced Architectural Digest Editor-in-Chief Amy Astley as the keynote speaker for its fall market, taking place Saturday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. in the High Point Theatre. Titled “Celebrate... more »
Waterford introduces Opulence Collection
Waterford unveils the Opulence Collection, a new assortment of drinkware and home décor delivering texture through the art of crystal craft. The distinctive pattern is derived from... more »
5 ways tariffs are changing American shopping habits
After months of anticipation, new tariffs are here. With their implementation come sweeping ripple effects for the U.S. economy and economies abroad. Although the current administration implemented tariffs throughout the first half of 2025, notably the... more »
NRF responds to court decision rejecting tariffs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement on Aug. 29 from Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold following the ruling by a federal appeals court striking down the Trump... more »
NY NOW Summer Market closes out 2025 season
NY NOW recently hosted its Summer Market Aug. 3-5 at NYC’s Javits Center, where buyers and suppliers from around the world converged for a showcase of the most popular and trending products in the gift,... more »
Heart on Main Street completes first Independent Rebuild Project
Heart on Main Street, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent retailers impacted by natural disasters, has completed its first-ever Independent Rebuild Project in Asheville, North Carolina. Over three days, volunteers, community members and corporate partners... more »
Shoppe Object brings energetic, vibrant return to the Starrett-Lehigh Building
Shoppe Object concluded its summer edition that ran from Aug. 3-5 at the historic Starrett-Lehigh Building with a resounding positive response from brands and buyers alike. With over 850 hand-selected brands — the most ever... more »
Toronto Market Week reveals 2026 dates
Toronto Market Week (TMW) announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2026 shows, giving buyers, retailers and exhibitors plenty of time to plan for a successful year of discovery and connection. In January, TMW exhibitors... more »
