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Casual Market Atlanta adds resources for 2024 markets
Casual Market Atlanta’s summer and fall editions will showcase five fully-leased floors of permanent showrooms, with more than 70 new and expanded resources offering a breadth and depth of casual furnishings and outdoor accessories. Summer... more »
ANDMORE names ‘People’s Choice’ winners at Spring 2024 High Point Market
Six design-centric furniture and home décor products from ANDMORE’s 1,000-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits have been named Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” Award winners for the Spring 2024 edition of High Point Market. The six... more »
Retail sales grow in March 2024
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today shows retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist of the... more »
From the Editor: The Guide 2024 debuts
The retail industry is always evolving. At Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends, we strive to monitor all the trends — design trends, buying trends, economic... more »
Spring 2024 ‘Market Snapshot’ finalists named
ANDMORE has selected 40 home furnishings items as finalists for the Spring 2024 edition of Market Snapshot at High Point Market, showcasing an array of trendsetting merchandise from permanent showrooms and temporary exhibitors across the... more »
Nominations open for 35th ARTS Awards
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have opened nominations for the 35th ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is an international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. “Nominating an... more »
NRF: Economy remains ‘sturdy’ despite forecast for slower growth
Despite expectations for slower growth of both gross domestic product and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well the remainder of this year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for the National Retail Federation... more »
Gift for Life responds to killing of World Central Kitchen workers
Gift for Life issued a statement in response to Monday’s news that seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers were killed during hunger relief operations in Gaza. “We were shocked and saddened by yesterday’s news that... more »
Gift for Life, NY NOW partner for 2024 AIDS Walk New York
Gift for Life and NY NOW are once again fielding a team for AIDS Walk New York, the largest single-day AIDS fundraising event in the world, on Sunday, May 19, in New York’s Central Park.... more »
Fred Marione named chief revenue officer at Crane Stationery
Crane Stationery, a provider of luxury stationery products, promoted Fred Marione to the position of chief revenue officer. According to Crane, Marione brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of... more »
High Point Market unveils events, education opportunities for spring 2024
Education and industry networking opportunities are slated for ANDMORE at High Point Market this spring with a packed schedule of more than 30 seminars and events — including six CEU-eligible courses — April 13-17. “Beyond... more »
Formal Markets identifies autumn/winter 2024 bridal, occasion trends
The ANDMORE Formal Markets Fashion Office has released its curated list of autumn/winter 2024 formal trends, providing retailers with insights into upcoming colors, accessories, fabrics and prints across bridal, homecoming, bridesmaid, accessories, quinceañera and prom.... more »
Social Connections
Anne Harrill founded Océanne, in part, to regain her voice after leaving her home in France. What evolved was a company that champions other women do the exact same. ✨ Read our Spring 2024 Cover Story here: giftshopmag.com/article/finding-joy-in-the-everyday-oceanne-empowers-women-through-bold-curated-m...![]()
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