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LAMKT, LA Mart to merge shows for winter 2017 edition
Responding to buyer demand for a comprehensive, convenient location for LA’s order-writing resources, Urban Expositions and the LA Mart will reorganize the Winter 2017 edition of Los Angeles Gift and Home Market Week. As part... more »
NY NOW launches retail design challenge with HGTV’s Meg Caswell
NY NOW is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Retail Design Challenge, hosted by HGTV designer Meg Caswell. This brand new program will allow NY NOW attendees to showcase their retail design skills by submitting... more »
Las Vegas Market announces more partnerships, buying power for summer event
At Summer Las Vegas Market, July 31-August 4, 2016, many of the nation’s top associations and buying groups – including newest partners Casual Classics, Good Toy Group and PRESENTer Network – will convene to network, learn,... more »
July’s Independent Retailer Month kicks off annual celebration
Independent Retailer Month kicked off its annual national movement this July, celebrating independent retailers in local communities that help build our economy. Throughout a range of in-store, online and community events and promotions Independent Retailer... more »
Scott brothers set to make exclusive Las Vegas Market appearance
Las Vegas Market announced that Drew and Jonathan Scott — hosts of four of HGTV’s most popular shows including Property Brothers — will host an exclusive Q&A appearance and book signing on Tuesday, August 2,... more »
Shop.org Board of Directors welcomes five digital leaders
Shop.org announced the addition of five new members to two-year terms on its Board of Directors and welcomed back seven members who currently serve on the board. The group will meet in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.... more »
Deva Designs receives 2016 Vendor of the Year award
Deva Designs, a wholesale vendor of spiritual and uplifting gifts and jewelry based in Sedona, Arizona, was presented the 2016 Vendor of the Year Award by COVR. Denver-based trade organization COVR (Coalition of Visionary Resources)... more »
Winners accounted for 2016 Showroom of the Year Awards
Dallas Market Center and Residential Lighting announced the winners of the seventh annual Showroom of the Year Awards during the opening night of the summer edition of Lightovation – Dallas International Lighting Show. The event, hosted at... more »
NY NOW to spotlight sustainable, new products at summer 2016 market
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is excited to once again feature its popular SustainAbility: design for a better world and destination: new product displays at the summer 2016 market. The SustainAbility display will showcase environmentally-conscious and socially-responsible... more »
NY NOW: What’s Trending with Men
A look at the male shopper and what buyers are purchasing to meet their personal grooming and hobby needs For 2016, it is important to look at products marketed to men since men... more »
Americans to Spend the Same for July 4, But More Will Celebrate
The average family will spend about the same on Independence Day cookouts and picnics this year as last, but with more Americans celebrating the holiday, total spending should be slightly higher, according to the National Retail... more »
Theme, schedule announced for 134th Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show educational series
Themed, "What Is the Future for Confectioners," the extensive educational lineup for the September 11-13, 2016 Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New... more »
