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Attendance increase, quality buyers, new resources headline Smoky Mountain Gift Show
Tracking ahead of the 2015 edition, the November 2-5, 2016 Smoky Mountain Gift Show generated reports of quality buyer traffic, a record number of first time exhibitors along with fun networking events for show attendees... more »
Urban Expositions completes strategic restructure to fuel growth
Urban Expositions president & CEO Doug Miller announced today two strategic changes to the company's management team and structure, fueling the firm's continued aggressive growth and industry leadership. Craig Dooley has been appointed executive vice president,... more »
Las Vegas Market strengthens artisan presentation
Las Vegas Market announced today that the escalating “maker movement” is fueling unprecedented growth in artisan-crafted gift and home décor products to be featured at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, January 22- 26, 2017. Beyond... more »
Focus On: Made in America
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Eric & Christopher receives national recognition from The SCORE Foundation
Eric & Christopher, LLC., the home accents and accessories company based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, received the prestigious 2016 Outstanding Encore Entrepreneur Award at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The award was sponsored by Frannet and... more »
Newest Bunnies from Douglas make debut
Douglas Company’s realistic bunnies will have you doing a double take. The soft toy maker and lifestyle gift creator has just introduced three new bunny rabbit styles in time for Spring 2017. When it comes... more »
Seminar schedule announced for 135th Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show
The Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia (RCAP) has announced the full seminar lineup for the 135th Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show, Jan. 7-9, 2017, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Pennsylvania. In... more »
TIA shares tips for safe play for families this holiday season
With families across the country gearing up for the festive holiday season, the Toy Industry Association (TIA) is reminding parents, grandparents and other caregivers about keeping toy safety top-of-mind as they begin the annual process... more »
Studio Daedre to design holiday illustration for Senate
Studio Daedre is proud to unveil a holiday image designed especially for the U.S. Senate Gift Shop in the Capital Building, Washington D.C. Neil Schwartz, Director of the Senate Gift Shop, looking for a fresh new... more »
Maura Regan Joins LIMA as executive vice president
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) today announced that Maura Regan will join the organization this month as Executive Vice President. Regan will bring her vast licensing knowledge and international expertise to broaden the... more »
Las Vegas Market’s first look reveals hottest new trends
Las Vegas Market announced that that its proprietary FIRST LOOK trend presentation and curated display will showcase four trending themes – Nourishment, Midnight Garden, Artist’s Hand and Personal Space – at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, Jan.... more »
AmericasMart presents largest gourmet, tabletop collection to date at January 2017 market
AmericasMart Atlanta advances its long-standing role as the center of global entertaining trends with its January 2017 presentation of the largest-to-date permanent Gourmet Housewares, Gourmet Foods and Tabletop and Entertaining collection at The Atlanta International Gift and... more »
