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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 »
New Discovery Zone, growing number of new exhibitors headline July 2017 Philadelphia Gift Show
To enhance the show floor experience and increase the educational offerings for its buyer base, the Philadelphia Gift Show will launch a new Discovery Zone on the show floor for the July 23-26, 2017 edition... more »
Mary Wenner joins Dallas Market Center as Executive Vice President of Leasing
Dallas Market Center announced Mary Wenner has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Leasing, responsible for leasing strategy across all divisions. Wenner joins Dallas Market Center from Neiman Marcus, where she held numerous leadership... more »
Northeast’s largest souvenir & resort gift show returns to Roland E. Powell Convention Center
As the Northeast’s largest souvenir and resort industry trade event, the Ocean City Resort Gift Show returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland from Nov. 12-14, 2017. Custom-tailored to the specialized... more »
Mad Style announces launch of Mad Man craft beer
Mad Style — a fashion and lifestyle brand — announced today that it has finalized an agreement with The Great Central Brewing Company in Chicago to develop, produce and assist in Distribution of Mad Man Fricken Awesome... more »
Nation’s largest souvenir show welcomes new product sectors, new events
Further strengthening the broad and deep selection it offers to retailers, the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show welcomes a new Native American Pavilion and new Gourmet and Boardwalk sections to the Sept. 13-16, 2017 edition... more »
Mad Style announces distribution agreement for Australia, New Zealand
Mad Style, a fashion and lifestyle brand, announced that it has finalized a distribution agreement with Minette Trading Pty, Ltd based in Sydney, Australia. The launch, which will take place in August of this year, will... more »
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market delivers expanded marketplace, big events in June
Dallas Market Center has announced exclusive details for its upcoming June Total Home & Gift Market (June 21-27, 2017) including new exhibitors, the grand opening of the Interior Home + Design Center, a 60th anniversary... more »
Las Vegas Market offers robust event, seminar schedule
Las Vegas Market announced today that a stellar lineup of trend forecasters and thought-leaders will present information-rich and industry-relevant content at the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market, July 30-August 3, 2017. Exclusive highlights include the Market’s... more »
Las Vegas Market’s first look spotlights directional trends
Las Vegas Market announced that its eagerly-anticipated FIRST LOOK trend presentation and curated display will showcase four central themes – Modern Traditions; Casual/Outdoor: Water Signs; Bedroom: iGgen; and Handmade – at the Summer 2017 Las... more »
