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LA Mart finalizes schedules for 2017 Gift + Home markets, sample sales, designer weeks
The LA Mart, a premier resource for gift, home, holiday, furniture, and lifestyle products, has announced the 2017 dates for its extensive schedule of Gift + Home Markets, Sample Sales, and the Design Center’s popular, semi-annual... more »
Focus On: Gourmet
Brooklyn Slate Brooklyn Brine Whiskey Sour Pickles features a hint of rye whiskey from Finger Lakes Distilling. Lehi Valley Sea Salted Caramel Popcorn is handcrafted with butter, sugar and coarse sea salt to create an ideal... more »
Las Vegas Market previews First Look trends
Las Vegas Market announced that it has pre-released its popular and proprietary FIRST LOOK Companion Guide prior to the program’s unveiling at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-26, 2017, giving Las Vegas-bound buyers a... more »
Despite living a digital age, 98 percent of Gen Z still shop in store
Despite expectations that the first “digitally native” generation would want to shop online, a new study released today by IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the National Retail Federation found that almost all members of Generation Z... more »
It’s child’s play at the LA Mart’s new Kids Collective showrooms
The LA Mart has added an expansive and exciting ensemble of highly marketable infant/children’s products to its lineup with the debut of the “Kids Collective,” a focused assortment of merchandise never-before available at the LA Mart. ... more »
Retailers say U.S. Supreme Court should rule in favor of free speech on credit card fees
The National Retail Federation today called on the U.S. Supreme Court to allow merchants to freely and accurately show customers the added costs that come with paying by credit card rather than cash. “Retailers have... more »
Pavilions at Las Vegas Market showcase new, returning exhibitors
Las Vegas Market announced that a wealth of new and returning companies will be among some 500+ temporary gift and home décor exhibitors in The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-25, 2017. Pavilions highlights for... more »
Atlanta-based Glory Haus to host party, artist signing at Atlanta Market
Glory Haus will host a party, artist signing and Repurposed on Purpose meet & greet in their Atlanta Mart showroom Saturday, January 14 at 5 p.m. During the event, artists will be giving away pieces from their collection,... more »
Las Vegas Market unveils new branding campaign, logo
International Market Centers (IMC) announced a new branding campaign for Las Vegas Market with the tagline “Discover the Extraordinary” unveiled in an advertising campaign this month and at the upcoming winter event, Jan. 22-26, 2017. Since its... more »
Las Vegas Market manifests broad international appeal
Las Vegas Market announced today that the global gift and home furnishings industry is coming together to shop and sell at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-26, 2017, with major buyers and other visitors... more »
Mud Pie supports American Cancer Society with new collection
When Marcia Miller, Mud Pie’s founder called on a friend facing a recent cancer diagnosis, their time together took an unexpected turn. “Nobody knows what to say to a person who has just received devastating... more »
Asia’s largest toy far opens next week
The 43rd HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the eighth HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 17th Hong Kong International Stationery Fair are set to open at the Hong Kong Convention and... more »
