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GIFT SHOP’s Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards announced in Las Vegas
The inaugural Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by leading specialty retail magazines Gift Shop, Stationery Trends and Museums & More, revealed its Class of 2017 yesterday during a ceremony at the Las... more »
Las Vegas Market brings record resources to summer market
Las Vegas Market announced today that a record 4000+ resources are showing at the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market, which opens here on Sunday, July 31 and runs through Thursday, August 3, making the event the most comprehensive... more »
When hiring young people, highlight what you can offer beyond a paycheck
Young people have long been a good fit for part-time and seasonal retail jobs. There is a stigma that someone who will accept less-than-full time employment at minimum-wage range pay won’t be a committed employee,... more »
LA Mart celebrates a successful 2017 summer market
Marking its 59th summer in business, LA Mart stepped up to provide a strong Market with outstanding customer service, thousands of square feet of new showrooms and exciting energy everywhere. Buyer traffic was slightly up with... more »
Genesis Financial Solutions launches omni-channel solution for furniture industry and is partnered with over 40 of the Top 100 furniture retailers in the US
Genesis Financial Solutions, a leading provider of private-label credit programs for non-prime consumers is pleased to announce its continued expansion in partnering with leaders of the furniture industry. Recent signings of strategic partnerships, direct second-look... more »
Two days in LA
Last week, we headed over to the west coast for LA Mart, featuring more than 7,000 product lines in the 150-permanent showroom setup. “Where the left coast is the right choice to shop” is the... more »
10 top technologies for small- and medium-size retailers
{Sponsored} Successfully running a retail business requires the right technologies; here’s a look at ten companies offering products designed with small and medium sized retailers in mind. From proprietor to buyer, marketer to staff manager,... more »
Las Vegas Market previews First Look trends
With the digital pre-release of its FIRST LOOK Guide, Las Vegas Market is offering the industry an exclusive preview of its proprietary directional trend program – featuring four design, style and color trends – in... more »
Blackstone acquires Clarion
Private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) announce the acquisition of Clarion Events, one of the world’s leading independent events organisers, from private equity funds managed by Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”). Headquartered in London with... more »
AmericasMart Atlanta inspires with summer gift show
Last week in Atlanta, it was bustling inside the three buildings that make... more »
ICON HONORS 2017 celebrates global innovation in the home and gift industry’s celebrated recognition
The eighth annual ICON HONORS celebrated global innovation as top achievers and superior achievements were recognized on the most anticipated and important night in the home and gift industry. Staged at Atlanta’s world-renowned Fox Theatre on July... more »
Contemporary design drives innovation at NY NOW
NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will once again be at the forefront of the design community by bringing together a curated collection of brands for its exclusive Accent on Design® section... more »
