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May 27, 2026
Old World Christmas unveils 2026 partnerships for ornaments

Old World Christmas announced multiple new licensing partnerships for the creation of hand-blown glass ornaments. Elvis Presley, Def Leppard, Bee Gees, KISS, an expanded General Mills line and new Penguin Young Readers properties like The... more »

May 26, 2026
Gift for Life surpasses $500k raised for AIDS Walk New York

Gift for Life announced that Team Gift for Life raised nearly $48,000 during this year’s AIDS Walk New York held May 17 in Central Park. The funds contributed toward GMHC’s overall fundraising goal of $2... more »

May 21, 2026
Atlanta Apparel prepares for dynamic June market alongside Atlanta Market

Atlanta Apparel returns  from June 4-14 and runs concurrently with the summer Atlanta Market to offer retailers a powerful "Two Markets, One Trip" comprehensive sourcing opportunity. Shifted from its traditional July dates to accommodate the... more »

May 21, 2026
C&F Home, carol & frank, Gallerie II introduces summer market collections

C&F Home, the flagship brand of C&F Enterprises, continues to bring effortless style and everyday comfort to retailers with the debut of its latest collections at this year’s summer markets. Designed with versatility and timeless... more »

May 21, 2026
Beachcombers Coastal Life, Foreside Home & Garden, Rightside Design launch summer market debuts

Beachcombers Coastal Life (BCL) is bringing fresh waves of fun to this summer’s markets with new coastal décor, gift and souvenir collections designed to bring vacation spirit into everyday life. From playful keepsakes to breezy... more »

May 21, 2026
Dallas Market Center previews KidsWorld 2026

Dallas Market Center announced details for its upcoming KidsWorld Market, June 24-27. The market offers buyers a single marketplace to source must-have styles for children... more »

May 20, 2026
Sorority & Sisterhood founders launch Weekend Whimsies

Sorority & Sisterhood, the woman-owned pajama brand known for its hand-illustrated, heirloom-quality sleepwear, announced the official launch of Weekend Whimsies — a new lifestyle brand born from the same founding team, the same signature 95%... more »

May 19, 2026
Atlanta Market leasing updates strengthen buyer selection for summer 2026

ANDMORE will deliver a robust slate of sourcing opportunities, exhibitor expansion and customer-driven experiences when Atlanta Market returns June 9–14 at AmericasMart Atlanta, co-hosted with Atlanta Apparel. The Summer Market brings together permanent showrooms, newly... more »

May 19, 2026
Heart on Main Street completes Independent Rebuild Project, awards grant

Heart on Main Street successfully completed its latest Independent Rebuild Project last week in Asheville, North Carolina, supporting Bette’s Boutique as the business continues its journey back home to Biltmore Village following the devastation caused... more »

May 18, 2026
Mud Pie appoints Jennifer Glover as chief marketing officer

Mud Pie announced the appointment of Jennifer Glover as chief marketing officer, strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to accelerate growth across digital commerce, wholesale, marketplaces and brand marketing. [caption id="attachment_96631" align="alignright"... more »

May 14, 2026
Blue Stallion Farm to debut at Atlanta Market in January

Blue Stallion Farm, a lifestyle brand that brings together bath and body, home, gifts, kitchen and dining, bar and travel collections, is making its first... more »

May 14, 2026
Designworks Collective launches new gift brand Hijinx

Designworks Collective announced the launch of Hijinx, a new lifestyle brand bringing a playful yet purposeful approach to modern gifting. Featuring a carefully curated assortment of... more »

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