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Philadelphia Gift Show names best new exhibitor, handmade product
Attracting retailers from the Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State region, the July 21-24, 2019 edition of the Philadelphia Gift Show debuted its expanded selection of handmade resources from more than 55 artists in the new Artisan Alley... more »
Gift Shop announces Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Class of 2019
The Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by leading specialty retail magazines Gift Shop, Gift Shop Pets, Stationery Trends and Museums & More, revealed its Class of 2019 during a ceremony at the... more »
Excitement abounds at LA Mart’s Summer of Love
Thousands of buyers entered Summer of Love Market at LA Mart. Attendees were greeted by staff dressed in tie-dye tees, headbands and retro sunglasses all with a nod to the late 1960’s Summer of Love. The... more »
Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards ceremony reveals winners
On Sunday, July 28, 2019, the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards will honor 40 outstanding individuals making great strides in the industry. This event will be held at Las Vegas Market, Building C,... more »
Mud Pie pups delight AmericasMart attendees
Do dogs really boost your creative energy? Mud Pie thinks so. Every day, nearly a dozen pups accompany their humans to the Mud Pie headquarters. To share their inspiration, Mud Pie invited buyers to Meet... more »
Atlanta Apparel showcases holiday, resort, winter and fall immediates
Atlanta Apparel market showcases nearly 600 women’s apparel and accessories exhibitors showing holiday, resort, winter, and fall immediates, plus 90 children’s exhibitors showing spring / summer 2020 debuts at its August 2019 Market, held August... more »
Online bidding opens for Up on the Roof Gift for Life fundraiser
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, said the pre-event Silent Auction online bidding has opened for 15 Kathy Ireland licensed home products and Las Vegas-themed prize packages. All proceeds from ticket sales... more »
Independent makers return to NY NOW
After a two year hiatus, independent makers Michael Wainwright USA and Caskata Artisanal Home return to NY NOW for the show being held August 11-14, 2019, at the Javits Center. This will also be the... more »
IMC names Cain Brodie as general manager of Las Vegas Design Center
International Market Centers (IMC) promotes Cain Brodie to general manager of Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), a collection of design-driven, open year-round showrooms located on the World Market Center Las Vegas campus, effective August 1,... more »
Party City names new CEO
Party City names new CEO one day after the previous CEO Ryan Vero's new role was announced. In a quick turnaround statement, Brad Weston was appointed CEO of Party City Retail Group and president of... more »
Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market plans numerous events
New and expanding home furnishings and gift resources and industry-exclusive programming will be on tap for Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28 – August 1, 2019. Las Vegas Market features 4,300 plus furniture,... more »
Retailers seek clarity on ADA website claims
The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take a case that will enable the court to establish a reasonable, nationwide standard for evaluating website accessibility claims... more »
