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New director named for National Stationery Show
The National Stationery Show (NSS) has named Kelly P. Bristol show director effective January 1, 2017. Bristol brings nearly two decades of show experience to the role and extensive industry knowledge. She is transitioning into the role... more »
New outdoor showrooms, collections announced for winter Las Vegas Market
In little over one year, the casual presentation continues to grow in Las Vegas, with more than 180 resources presented at Winter Market running from Jan. 22-26, 2017. The cohesive showrooms on floors C12 and 13... more »
Emerald Expositions acquires American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE)
Emerald Expositions, LLC, a leading business-to-business trade show and conference producer, today announced its acquisition of the American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) from IndieMe, Inc. Founded in 2006, ACRE is the premier wholesale craft exposition... more »
Museum Discoveries buying tour headlines January 2017 Seattle Gift Show seminar lineup
The Jan. 6 - 9, 2017 Seattle Gift Show will offer buyers an expanded product selection as well as a number of free educational programs designed to help with strategies and solutions to grow their business and boost... more »
Dallas Market Center reveals top home, gift style trends for 2017
Dallas Market Center, the largest and most successful open-daily home décor and gift marketplace in the country, has announced the four top home and gift style trends for 2017: NeoClassical, New Hollywood, Mid-Mod & Beyond, and The... more »
Messe Frankfurt ends 2016 on positive note
The Messe Frankfurt Group will once again end financial year 2016 with a high level of sales and a very profitable result compared with the rest of the sector. For the second time in a... more »
ADI holiday shopping predictions
About six weeks ago, Adobe made some holiday spending predictions for 2016, including: Black Friday will hit $3 billion for the first time Just 5 percent of customers will drive 35 percent of revenue Price-conscious... more »
Garden Party showroom opening at Dallas Market Center this January
Dallas Market Center, the home of leading outdoor products from stylish global manufacturers, announced grand opening details for Garden Party, a new shared showroom of outdoor resources. The 3200 square foot Garden Party showroom is located in World... more »
Kiklos Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil launches inaugural holiday gift basket charity auction
The Olive Fruit, creators of Kiklos Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, announced the introduction of its first annual Holiday Gift Basket Charity Auction. Kiklos has partnered with some of the most notable gourmet brands to create... more »
NY NOW opens Best New Product awards for Winter 2017 market
This December, all exhibitors participating in the winter 2017 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will have the opportunity to apply for NY NOW’s prestigious “Best New Product” Awards. This program recognizes... more »
Las Vegas Market announces new seminar roster, event lineup
Las Vegas Market announced today a strong lineup of original educational programming for Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-26, 2017, including special events, award programs, free CEU seminars and designer-guided tours of market. Throughout market,... more »
Las Vegas Market grows home décor, gift & lifestyle resources
Las Vegas Market announced that leading lifestyle suppliers Aesthetic Movement and Illume will open new showrooms on C1, a dynamic cross-category showcase of directional tableware, lifestyle gift and home décor resources, for Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 22-26, 2017. ... more »
