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See full list of Urban Exposition gift and souvenir shows available through February 2019
Urban Expositions will host a number of gift, souvenir/resort, apparel and other industry trade shows throughout the country from July 2018 through February 2019. Confirmed show dates are highlighted below. Look for additional date announcements... more »
May retailer jobs increase 28,800 from April, 100,200 from May 2017
The retail industry employment increased by 28,800 jobs seasonally adjusted in May over April and 100,200 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall,... more »
AmericasMart Live returns for Summer 2018
AmericasMart LIVE returns in July 2018 with an all-new roster of today’s cultural icons and globally celebrated lifestyle experts. The July 2018 staging builds on the successful launch of LIVE programming last year when AmericasMart® transformed... more »
Seminar program at NY NOW set to deliver takeaways that drive business success
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its summer 2018 seminar program. These engaging and informative sessions provide buyers and shop owners with... more »
New floor features, networking events in store for 2018 Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
From the new Emerging Marketplace feature to a MSA |ZAG Retail Breakfast Panel, the nation’s largest souvenir show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center with even more new resources in 1300+ booths and a... more »
Dallas Market Center and CUR8 to Launch First Ever Product “Innovation Petting Zoo”
Hands-on experience with leading-edge products from around the world Dallas Market Center and CUR8 announced an exclusive partnership for a first-of-its-kind product “Innovation Petting Zoo” to be held on the first floor of the World... more »
Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raises $27,000+ for AIDS Walk New York
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that the Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raised more than $27,000 for men, women, and families who are living with HIV/AIDS,... more »
IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2018
An exclusive connect to India’s leading manufacturers for home, lifestyle, fashion & textiles segments, IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2018, brings in wide-ranging selections with a choice of over 2000 products and more than 300 trend specific... more »
Display, award programs for NY NOW deadline approaching
Exhibitors looking to elevate their marketing efforts for NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will have the exciting and free opportunity to do so through NY NOW’s prestigious display and award programs.... more »
Designer Greetings acquires Northern Exposure Greeting Cards
Designer Greetings Inc. has acquired Northern Exposure Greeting Cards from owners Bruce Henson and Jack Freed, who recently announced their plans to retire. Northern Exposure was founded in 1993 when Henson and Freed, both professional... more »
LA Mart welcomes new tenants, several showroom expansions for 2018 summer market
Los Angeles’ premier gift, home and design center, the LA Mart, happily welcomes several new tenants this spring whose showrooms will be completed and open for the 2018 Summer Market, July 19- 23, 2018. New... more »
New show debuting in August, putting spotlight on souvenir, resort products
Back by popular demand, the show formerly known as the Fort Lauderdale Gift Show is returning August 18- 20, 2018 to the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Renamed and re-focused, the... more »
