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LA Mart’s 2019 Winter Market recap
Opening day of the LA Mart Winter Market, the rain poured outside, and the buyers poured into the show to make it one of the most successful Winter Markets in years. Compared to Winter 2018,... more »
NRF study: Online shoppers want free shipping
Consumers increasingly expect free delivery of items they buy online and are also embracing new options like picking up their online purchases at a local store, according to the latest issue of the quarterly Consumer... more »
Creative Display Contest voting open
Back in October, a call was sent out to readers to submit a photo of their most creative in-store displays. The entries came flooding in and our editors were tasked with the difficult job of... more »
AmericasMart kicks off winter trade show season
A strong holiday season and a positive outlook for 2019 drove significant buying at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market according to International Market Centers (IMC). Held Jan.... more »
Photos: New products launched at AmericasMart Atlanta
There were a record amount of new gift products and home décor lines introduced at the winter market in Atlanta. Our editors made the rounds and snapped pics of some of their favorites at AmericasMart.... more »
NY NOW Winter 2019 Market emerges as epicenter of retail renaissance
NY NOW, the largest retail-facing exhibition in the Americas, is dynamically transforming. Held February 3-6, 2019 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, the market will fully embrace the sweeping renaissance that... more »
New and veteran publishers showcased in the GCA’s new Noted: The Greeting Card Expo
{Sponsored} Timing couldn’t be more perfect for holiday orders during The Greeting Card Association’s (GCA’s) new event for the greeting card community and by the greeting card community: Noted: The Greeting Card ExpoSM. The event will... more »
IMC announces $280 million for market enhancements
International Market Centers (IMC) announced a three-year, $280 million-dollar investment in new initiatives to enhance its markets in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas. Elements of the plan, which will be implemented over the next... more »
Macy’s CEO to chair NRF Foundation board
Macy’s chairman & CEO, Jeff Gennette, has been elected chairman of the NRF Foundation board of directors, succeeding Karen Katz, former president and CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group. In addition, one new member has... more »
2019 Gourmet Gold Housewares Award winners named
Dallas Market Center has named the winners of the 2019 Gourmet Gold Housewares Awards. This esteemed awards program recognizes exceptional manufacturers in the housewares industry exhibiting at Dallas Market Center. Winners will be celebrated during... more »
The Girls’ Lounge to gather industry leaders at NRF 2019
More than 40 of the best and brightest female leaders from retail, technology and business will speak at The Girls’ Lounge at NRF 2019. More than 37,000 retailers from nearly 100 countries will gather in... more »
New exhibitors, experiences set for AmericasMart January market
Major expansions, notable new additions and buzzworthy programming are driving excitement for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market, running Jan. 8-15, 2019 and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Jan. 9-13, 2019. International... more »
