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Las Vegas Market increases lifestyle, seasonal resources
Las Vegas Market has announced another significant round of lifestyle and seasonal leasing gains, with more than 31,000-square-feet of new and expanded showrooms and dozens of new temporary exhibits opening in time for the Summer 2017... more »
Temporary Gift & Home Décor exhibits top 500 in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Market announced today that some 100+ new, returning and renewing companies will swell its steadily-expanding presentation to a record 500+ temporary gift and home décor resources exhibitors in the Pavilions at Las Vegas... more »
Retailers ask Congress not to shift tax burden to consumers
The National Retail Federation today urged Congress to focus on updating the existing federal income tax system through comprehensive reformrather than moving toward a consumption tax. Under either approach, Congress should reject a proposed $1 trillion... more »
GoGo Gift Bag Inventor to present at National Stationery Show
What marks the one-year anniversary for Erin Borges debuting GoGo Gift Bags at the National Stationery Show has bloomed into a whole new chapter and begun to revolutionize the gift wrap industry. GoGo Gift Bags... more »
Creativeworld showcases trends for this year’s hobby and craft season
At Creativeworld, which brought together the national and international hobby, art and craft supplies sector at the end of January in Frankfurt am Main, 344 exhibitors showcased the latest products and trends related to making things... more »
Renowned designer Catalina Estrada partners with Hallmark
Jewel Branding & Licensing, Catalina Estrada’s North American licensing agent, and Edebe Licensing her global agent, are excited to announce Catalina’s most recent licensing partnership with Hallmark Cards, Inc. for an extensive line of Catalina... more »
Focus On: Stationery
To-do list: graduate and go. This Kate... more »
Divinity Boutique update
Nicole Braden Gifts / Divinity Boutique LLC has acquired Oak Patch Gifts, a leading supplier of distinctive women’s fashion accessories and unique gift products. Oak Patch Gifts product lines encompass a broad range of product... more »
Las Vegas Market expands partnerships with non-profit groups
Las Vegas Market announced an expansion of its long-standing partnerships with three major non-profit industry associations – Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP), Museum Store Association (MSA) and Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG)... more »
Graduation spending to reach record high
Consumers say they will spend more than ever on graduation gifts this year as they stuff greeting cards with gift cards and cash, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation... more »
Appelman Schauben cranks it up on 11
With the opening this summer of its new 11th floor AmericasMart showroom space, Appelman Schauben is embarking on the largest expansion in its 23-year history. The rep organization, based here, will continue to operate its... more »
International Folk Art Market collection returns with global products in June
Dallas Market Center, in partnership with the International Folk Art Alliance, will serve as the exclusive host of the International Folk Art Market Collection, June 21-25, during Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 21-27. The International Folk... more »
