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PetSmart and its shoppers give more than 2 million plush toys
Thousands of generous PetSmart shoppers made the holidays a little brighter for both pets and people with a toy drive that donated more than two million toys to those in need. The plush toys, purchased... more »
Nora fleming partners with Fiesta Dinnerware
Nora fleming and Fiesta Dinnerware have partnered for a limited edition serving piece featuring an exclusive Fiesta 14.75” Round Platter in the new 2020 color with a signature nora fleming mini of the iconic Fiesta Dancing Lady.... more »
Two & Company and Té Tonic form strategic partnership
The modern cocktail scene is bursting at the seams. In a social gathering with friends a few years ago, the co-founder of Té Tonic, Toni Ruono, recognized how much fun people were having missing all... more »
Atlanta welcomes buyers to its first market of the year
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market welcomes buyers to its first tradeshow of the year. International Market Centers (IMC) offers 360+ new, expanded and relocated showrooms and temporaries among its 1,000+ showrooms and... more »
Atlanta Apparel kicks off 2020 with a new date pattern
Atlanta Apparel showcases a new date pattern, product offerings and buyer programming at its first market of the year, Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, 2020. Additionally, the market starts a new date pattern with a... more »
Whitehurst Company welcomes Christina’s World to Atlanta showroom
The Whitehurst Company is set to welcome Christina’s World to share their Atlanta Showroom in Building 1, 20th Floor, E23. Christina’s World offers exquisite mouth-blown and hand-painted Polish glass inspired by Christina and her travels... more »
Catching up with Andrea Ouargli, 40 Under 40 class of 2018
Andrea Ouargli is the director e-commerce for Mud Pie. She spearheads the design and development of Mud Pie’s B2B and B2C websites, always focused on providing the very best customer experience. Ouargli has also developed... more »
Party for Life Silent Auction opens
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole charitable organization, announces the launch of the silent auction in support of its 28th annual fundraiser, Party for Life. The annual event will be held for... more »
Las Vegas Market partners with 50+ leading retail groups
International Market Centers (IMC) said two new member-based organizations – Oriental Rug Importers Association (ORIA) and National Alliance of Floral Associations (NAFA) – will be among more than 50 industry partnerships for Winter 2020 Las... more »
Design-driven resources expand in Las Vegas Design Center
International Market Centers (IMC) shared that four Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) showrooms will be relocating, expanding and renewing in time for Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market, which runs Jan. 26-30, 2020. Located on the... more »
NY NOW shares its Fashion Runway Winter 2020 theme is Embrace
NY NOW takes creative inspiration from its “embrace” theme for the Winter 2020 edition of Fashion Runway, which will present four distinct concepts. NY NOW is a market for home, gift, handmade and lifestyle. The... more »
Catching up with Paul Cosaro, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017
With a strong background in management consulting and strategic planning, Paul Cosaro transitioned his family’s business to the next level and became managing partner in 2011, and received the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40... more »
