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Retailers to prepare for post-election holiday shopping
With the election falling in the middle of holiday shopping, as of mid-October many U.S. consumers say they will have a more conservative holiday spending budget this year. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual... more »
Las Vegas Market continues gift leasing momentum
Las Vegas Market announced that 12 new and expanded showrooms will add some 80 nationally known product lines to the overall gift offerings at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, running January 22-26, 2017. These gains... more »
Focus On: Bath & Body
Lavender, eucalyptus... more »
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson to headline NRF Retail’s BIG Show
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson will be among the keynote speakers as more than 33,000 industry leaders from around the world convene in New York City next year for the National Retail Federation’s 106th annual Retail’s BIG... more »
Kikkerland founder honored with Gift for Life Achievement Award
After 25 years of business and community outreach Kikkerland’s CEO Jan van der Lande will receive the 2016 Gift for Life Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual Party for Life fundraiser on... more »
Polar Bottle announces Veterans Day Benefit for Wounded Warrior Project
Polar Bottle will honor Veterans Day throughout November this year, with a month-long fundraising campaign benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) — a national nonprofit that provides injured veterans with free recovery programs and services.... more »
AmericasMart Diamonds of Design exhibition celebrates 60 years of design inspriation
In celebration of its diamond anniversary, AmericasMart Atlanta assembles the most brilliant designers from coast to coast in Atlanta for its latest designer vignette gallery, Diamonds of Design presented in partnership with The “Southern Living,” “Coastal Living” and “Sunset” Designer... more »
AmericasMart celebrates 60 years at January 2017 market
When the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market opens for business at AmericasMart Atlanta on January 10, 2017, the global retail and design community will mark and celebrate its staging as the 60th consecutive winter show under continuous... more »
NY NOW opens registration for winter 2017 market
Registration is officially open for NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, the industry’s most expansive marketplace event. Retailers, buyers and members of the press are invited to register now and secure their spot to... more »
The Toy Insider names top toy trends for Holiday 2016, introduces online Wish List feature
The Toy Insider, the go-to source for product information about children's toys, tech and entertainment, recently revealed its 2016 holiday gift guide, highlighting the hottest items that will top kids' wish lists this year. Today,... more »
Las Vegas Market aligning better home décor resources
Las Vegas Market announced today that an enhancement of better home decor will further extend the Market’s concentration of home décor resources in Building C, for the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, running January 22-27, 2017. ... more »
Dallas Gourmet Gold Housewares Awards call for entries
Dallas Market Center today announced a call for entries for the first Gourmet Gold Housewares Awards, to be held at Dallas Market Center during the Total Housewares & Gourmet Market, January 18-24, 2017. Entries are open... more »
