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Atlanta Spring Market gets a refresh
The March buying event at AmericasMart Atlanta will be refreshed in 2020 with a new name – Spring Mini Market – and updated programming complementing the opportunity for retailers and designers to source from 1,000+ gift... more »
IMC Market Snapshot Program recognizes People’s Choice Winners at Las Vegas Market
Cross-category products from five Las Vegas Market exhibitors – Braid & Wood Design Studio, BrüMate, Lynn & Liana, Sunset West and Twin Star Home – are the inaugural People’s Choice winners in IMC’s new Market... more »
Clarion Events North America experiences growth in 2019
Clarion Events North America, a trade show company based in the United States, just concluded a record breaking year fueled by innovation, acquisition and multiple event launches. The growth for Clarion has redefined their portfolio... more »
ASTRA members receive benefits at Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair
Members of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) who attend the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany can get a free ticket to the exhibit hall and are invited to special ASTRA activities,... more »
Papyrus closing retail stores, wholesale brand to continue
Greeting card and stationery chain Papyrus is closing its retail stores across the United States and Canada. Most of the 254 closings will take place over four to six weeks, said Dominique Schurman, CEO of Papyrus parent company Schurman... more »
Atlanta Market experiences strong order writing
Strong order writing, trendsetting new product introductions and major industry updates drove excitement at the winter 2020 Atlanta Market. The January market saw buyers from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries sourcing a... more »
NY NOW launches curated lifestyle destination at Winter 2020 Market
NY NOW is extending its footprint in the lifestyle market to address the ever-changing retail model with the debut of a new Luxury Lifestyle platform. Taking place Feb. 2-5 at the Jacob K Javits Center... more »
Gift for Life’s Party for Life raises $232,000 in Atlanta
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History was the place to be on Wednesday, January 15 for Party for Life, the Gift for Life’s gala. Previously held in New York, the event raised $232,000 with its... more »
Noted extends LOUIE Awards deadline
Noted: The Greeting Card Expo has extended the deadline for LOUIE Awards submissions. Due to an impressive response to this year's awards, Noted will now accept greeting card entries through Feb. 10, 2020. The LOUIE... more »
Las Vegas Market readies for Winter 2020 Market
The Las Vegas Market is ready for the Winter Market, which will feature new products, exclusive programs and more than 150 new, expanded and relocated showrooms and temporary exhibitors among its 4,300+ furniture, gift and... more »
Shells: The Book of Wonder wins 2019 Moonbeam Award
Shells: The Book of Wonder, released by Jumping Jack Press, was awarded the Gold Medal Moonbeam Award as the best children’s book of 2019 in the Book Arts/Pop-Up/Cut-Out category. Created by award-winning paper engineer, Yoojin... more »
New Timeless Heirloom Ornament Collection launches at Atlanta
The Timeless Heirloom Ornament Collection officially launched at the International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in Atlanta. Each ornament was designed and curated by Design Master Associates, a product development firm based in Virginia. For... more »
