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One of a Kind Show returns to theMART in April
Marking its fifth year, the Spring One of a Kind Show returns to theMART in Chicago from Apr. 24-26, 2020. The 2020 spring show highlights work in a wide range of categories and media from... more »
The Knot Worldwide acquires Hitched
The Knot Worldwide, a global wedding planning company, acquired Hitched, a digital wedding planning brand in the UK, from Immediate Media Co. Launched in 1997, Hitched has helped over 1 million couples plan their weddings with... more »
Well-known industry reporter Marilyn Nason passes away at age 91
Veteran business reporter Marilyn Nason passed away this morning at the age of 91 following a battle with cancer. Nason, a native of Ossining, New York, followed her family into the publishing and tradeshow business,... more »
Veritas Farms launches three separate ingestible products infused with hemp oil for pets
Veritas Farms, Inc., a vertically integrated agribusiness focused on the production of full spectrum hemp oil products with naturally occurring cannabinoids, is excited to announce the release of pet ingestible chews under the recently introduced... more »
Better Choice Company appoints Werner von Pein as CEO
Better Choice Company, Inc., an animal health and wellness company, announced the appointment of pet and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry veteran, Werner von Pein, as chief executive officer. Mr. von Pein began his career... more »
Leap Venture Studio looks to the next decade of pet care innovation
Three partners in the pet care and innovation industries – Kinship, Michelson Found Animals Foundation, and R/GA Ventures – announced the companies are participating in the third cohort of the Leap Venture Studio (Leap), the... more »
February retail imports to see larger drop amid coronavirus
With coronavirus causing longer Lunar New Year shutdowns of factories in China, imports at major U.S. retail container ports are expected to see a sharper-than-usual drop this month, according to the Global Port Tracker report... more »
Greeting Card Association plans to collaborate again with Book Expo
In a move to further expand opportunities for creative makers at smaller and emerging greeting card and stationery companies, the Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced plans to collaborate for the second year with Reed... more »
ICFA Casual Market plans to relocate to AmericasMart in 2023
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has voted to pursue a contract with AmericasMart to host its market events in Atlanta beginning in 2023. The move was approved by by the ICFA Board of Directors... more »
Gunner Kennels appoints Joe Graves as CEO
Gunner Kennels, creator of the only double-walled rotomolded dog crate and recipient of the 5 Star Crash Test rating from the Center for Pet Safety, announced Joe Graves as chief executive officer. The decision reinforces... more »
CBD pet products log over $9.4 million in sales
Nielsen and Headset, a data and analytics service provider for the legal cannabis industry, released a new industry report that illuminates the impact of hemp based cannabidiol (CBD) within the U.S. pet care market. According... more »
IHA closes International Sourcing Expo for 2020 show
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and after consultation with Chinese pavilion organizers and exhibitors, the International Sourcing Expo will not open at The Inspired Home Show 2020, the International Housewares Association (IHA) announced. "This decision... more »
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