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Vera Bradley acquires ownership of Pura Vida
Vera Bradley, Inc., an American bag and luggage company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 75 percent interest in Creative Genius, Inc., which also operates under the name Pura Vida Bracelets (“Pura Vida”). Pura... more »
Dallas Market Center announces Lightovation showroom of the year winners
The 10th Annual Showroom of the Year Awards, honoring the leading retailers in the lighting business, were highlighted at a special reception at the Hilton Anatole, following the first day of Lightovation at Dallas Market Center,... more »
C&F Enterprises celebrates Take Your Dog to Work Day
C&F Enterprises celebrated Take Your Dog to Work Day with an entire week of festivities from June 17 to June 21, 2019. During the five days of what was dubbed Bring Your Dog to Work... more »
Kathy Ireland headlines Gift for Life Fundraiser
Las Vegas Market shared that Kathy Ireland, chair, CEO and chief designer of global lifestyle brand kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW) and ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, will be the featured guest at the... more »
Road Runners, LLC expands giftware portfolios with new partnerships
Road Runners, LLC, a sales agency in the gift and home industry with lines in: stationery and paper, gourmet food and kitchen, apparel and jewelry, general gift, personal care, and home fragrance. The company has... more »
GCA’s Oceans of Opportunities registration opens
Greeting Card Association (GCA) opens registration for Oceans of Opportunity, a workshop and retreat in Naples, Florida. This event is being held from September 18 through September 21, 2019, and offers multiple educational sessions for greeting... more »
Gift category expands at Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market
The gift category at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market grows with 83 new, expanded, relocated and renewed showrooms in the lead up to the July 2019 Market. The gift offerings in Atlanta... more »
OneCoast gives back with Backpacks for Hope initiative
For the third year in a row, OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, will be collecting for its annual Backpacks of Hope initiative during the Summer 2019 markets in Dallas, Atlanta, and Las... more »
CBD wellness and lifestyle popup market comes to New York City
Announcing the launch of the CBD Wellness & Lifestyle Pop-Up by AsSeenOnTV.pro with Kevin Harrington and curated by White Label CBD Market. The three-day pop-up event brings transparency to the CBD industry by connecting consumers... more »
Dallas Market Center transforms Total Lifestyle Market for June 2020
Dallas Market Center transforms its summer market experience to better serve the changing needs of retail. Beginning in June 2020, a Total Lifestyle Market will take place across all product categories. This annual, summer-only trade... more »
IMC expands buyer services staff and activities
International Market Centers (IMC) expands its buyer services team by focusing new and existing staff with expertise in four primary market categories – gift, home decor, furniture and apparel – and launches a new, in-house... more »
Surf Expo’s Waterfest launches the September show
A new event debuts at Surf Expo in September — Waterfest. This is an outdoor festival experience and will kickoff the show. The event will feature music, food and 40 of the newest and best... more »
