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New product features, exhibitors headline Philadelphia Gift Show
New was the name of the game for the Philadelphia Gift Show as it wrapped up its 46th edition, July 22-25, 2018 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. From new Northeast Flavors... more »
Creative Co-Op doubles down on Las Vegas
Las Vegas Market announced that Creative Co-Op, a gift and home décor industry power-house and Las Vegas Market anchor tenant, is more than doubling its showroom space and introducing a new “Creative Commons” lounge at... more »
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show returns this December
The nation’s largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort gift show, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, returns December 2-5, 2018 to South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The 2018 edition will feature an unrivaled... more »
LA MART increases buyer attendance during The Greatest Trade Show on Earth
As you entered the LA Mart for its Summer Market, one could not help but notice that the building was quite busy even before being amazed by the beautiful décor reflecting their circus motif entitledThe... more »
National Retail Federation signs White House’s ‘Pledge to America’s Workers’
During a workforce development event at the White House on July 19, the National Retail Federation signed a “Pledge to America’s Workers,” committing to create enhanced career opportunities for 250,000 individuals over the next five... more »
Mega merger between AmericasMart, Las Vegas Market all finalized
International Market Centers (“IMC”) announced the completion of the acquisition of AmericasMart Atlanta. The merger of the two best-in-class B2B showroom operators creates the world’s largest permanent mart for the furniture, gift, home décor, rug,... more »
International artisans, designers to showcase unique designs at NY NOW
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, brings a sense of wanderlust to the upcoming summer market through the vast number of international companies across the exhibit floor, including those artisans participating... more »
Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards to announce Class of 2018 at upcoming Las Vegas Market
The Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Class of 2018, comprised of a select group of young industry professionals demonstrating commitment, leadership and innovation, will be revealed on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the Summer... more »
Primitives by Kathy opens relocated, expanded showroom at Las Vegas Market
Primitives by Kathy excitedly announces the grand opening of a brand-new showroom at the Las Vegas Market set to open for the Summer 2018 market season. The newly relocated and expanded showroom is enhancing the... more »
Holiday gift shopping for the adventurous car-loving dog dad
Finding a unique gift for a dog dad may not always be the easiest task. After all, how many frisbees, tennis balls and chew bones could one pup possibly have? This holiday season, if you’re... more »
June retail sales continue ‘steady run’ with 4.2 percent increase
June retail sales were up 0.07 percent seasonally adjusted from May’s strong performance and increased 4.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year as economic growth continued despite the U.S. trade war with China and other countries, the National... more »
Trade Show International adds new lineup of shows
Trade Show International announced the addition of three trade shows to its lineup. Two holiday shows to be held in Atlantic City at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The Retail Holiday Gift and Gourmet Show... more »
