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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 »
Dallas Market Center launches Discover CBD
Dallas Market Center, anticipating the tremendous business opportunities for retail sales of CBD products, has launched Discover CBD — a comprehensive merchandising, promotion and business education program. Dallas is the first market center in the... more »
Gift for Life supports Bailey House with Text-to-Give
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole charitable organization, continues its successful Text-to-Give campaign in connection with the 2019 Retailer Excellence Awards (REAs). Donations are being collected and will directly benefit Bailey House,... more »
Noted returns in May 2020
Noted, the greeting card expo, returns in 2020 and will take place in conjunction with Blue Print from May 2 through May 4, 2020. The 2020 expo will be held at the Festival Pavilion, located on the... more »
Greeting Card Association presents Oceans of Opportunity
A new workshop and retreat for industry professionals The Greeting Card Association (GCA) aims to help greeting card publishers answer questions with Oceans of Opportunity, their new workshop and retreat, to be held at the LaPlaya... more »
Rifle Paper receives Gift for Life’s 2019 Industry Achievement Award
Gift for Life presents its 2019 Industry Achievement Award to Rifle Paper founders Anna and Nathan Bond at the 68th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards (REA), on Sunday, August 11, 2019. The Retailer Excellence Awards recognize excellence... more »
July 2019 Atlanta Market reports steady sales
Exhibitors reported strong order writing at the close of the summer 2019 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. The market drew buyers from all 50 states and nearly 60 countries sourcing from 8,000 brands... more »
Las Vegas Market presents 2020 Vision
Las Vegas Market said the popular trend program FIRST LOOK will showcase 2020 Vision, a color and trend forecast manifesting two broad themes – personal style and easy sophistication – at Summer 2019 Las Vegas... more »
