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Ocean City Resort Gift Show returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center
The Ocean City Resort Gift Show, a souvenir and resort industry trade event, returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland from November 17-19, 2019. This show features 300+ booths filled... more »
Las Vegas Market expands furniture resources
Las Vegas Market noted that seven relocating, expanding and renewing home furnishings showrooms will enhance the furniture resources at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28 through August 1, 2019. These early leasing gains... more »
Decor resources grow for AmericasMart Atlanta
Twenty-two design-driven showrooms are opening new locations, reimagining their spaces or renewing their leases in preparation for The Atlanta International Gift at Home Furnishings Market, July 9-15, 2019. The Market’s Home Décor Collection features nearly... more »
Nutrisource Pet Foods “Pinstripe Pets” contest celebrates Yankees four-legged fans
Nutrisource Pet Foods, official pet food of the New York Yankees, announced the return of a popular Instagram contest that provides pet parents with the opportunity to showcase their furry friend on the Yankee Stadium... more »
NRF says tariffs are a gamble for U.S. economy
After the Trump administration released a list of $300 billion of Chinese goods that will be targeted by additional tariffs of 25 percent, The National Retail Federation (NRF) president and CEO Matthew Shay shared his... more »
NY NOW will debut Fashion Runway at Summer Market
NY NOW will debut Fashion Runway, NY NOW’s first-ever fashion show, at the upcoming Summer 2019 market. The show, consisting of jewelry and fashion accessories from around the globe, will be presented and curated by... more »
Emerald Expositions appoints Sally Shankland as new president and CEO
Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. has appointed Sally Shankland as the president and CEO of Emerald. Shankland will assume her new role on June 1, 2019 and will remain a member of the Company’s Board of... more »
Lighting One extends commitment to Dallas through 2024
Lighting One, a lighting and home cooperative in North America, has extended its commitment to hold its annual convention in Dallas for the next five years. The collective of more than 330 leading showrooms unites... more »
Designer Greetings acquires Palm Press Greeting Cards
Palm Press was founded in 1980 by Liz Bordow and publishes a collection of photographs in a high-quality but affordable format. Steven Gimbelman, president and CEO of Designer Greetings, said Palm Press made their mark by... more »
Retail imports rise ahead of higher tariffs
With retail sales rising and President Trump saying he plans to both increase and broaden tariffs on goods from China, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to see unusually high levels... more »
Mobile devices are important to in-store retail buying
Physical stores still play a major role in most Americans’ shopping journey, according to a recent survey conducted by Kelton Global for RetailMeNot. But phones are an important part of a store’s success, and help... more »
Positive results from March Dallas Western Market
Dallas Market Center, the western lifestyle marketplace and home to WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Markets beginning in 2021, shared its results of its March Dallas Western Market. The event had a 25% increase... more »
