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Dallas Market Center announces ARTS Awards committee
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, has announced the members of the ARTS Awards Nomination Committee, a group of independent industry professionals who evaluated the list of hundreds of nomination entrees... more »
Philadelphia Gift Show names Art by Alyssa ‘Best Maker’
Shining a spotlight on its growing assortment of handcrafted artisan resources, the Philadelphia Gift Show recognized Alyssa Watters, Art By Alyssa, as "Best Maker" during the July 24-27 edition at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center... more »
International Gift Exposition in the Smokies bought by Emerald Expositions
Emerald Expositions, LLC (“Emerald”), a leading business-to-business trade show and conference producer, announced Aug. 2 its acquisition of The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES), from M&M Gift Shows. Started in 2000 by Susan... more »
GHTA announces 2016 conference keynote speakers, agenda
The Gift and Home Trade Association [GHTA], the industry’s leading non-profit trade association, has announced its two major keynote speakers and the rest of its agenda for this year’s Gift & Home Bridgeway Collaborative Conference.... more »
Toy Industry Foundation receives 20,000 dolls to comfort children in need
Children who are impoverished, underserved or otherwise in need will receive brand new Madame Alexander dolls this summer, thanks to the toy company’s generous donation of 20,000 customizable doll sets during the Toy Industry Foundation’s (TIF)... more »
How to Make Snapchat Work for Your Retail Business
What Is Snapchat? Did you know Snapchat is the fastest growing social network right now? If you don’t already know about the tool, it’s a fun photo/video messaging app that allows users to snap disappearing... more »
ICON HONORS celebrates global innovation in the home and gift industry’s most celebrated recognition
The seventh annual ICON HONORS celebrated global innovation as top achievers and superior achievements were recognized on the most anticipated and important night in the home and gift industry. Staged at Atlanta’s world-renowned Fox Theatre... more »
Las Vegas Market announces new trends
Las Vegas Market announced that its signature FIRST LOOK trend presentation and curated display will showcase four trending themes – Forest Splendor, How Novelties, In Black & White and New Heights – featuring new and... more »
CWI Gifts celebrates 35 years with open house
CWI Gifts, a leading distributor of country and primitive gifts and home decor, will celebrate 35 years in business this summer with a Back to the '80s Open House celebration to be held August 18-21. The... more »
NY NOW expands international offerings with record-setting number of brands, pavilions
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to shine a spotlight on the international community at the summer 2016 market this August. Most notably, NY NOW is anticipating a 73 percent increase... more »
Wild Republic Brand gets new look
Wild Republic launched a new logo to align with the growth of its brand. The Wild Republic Brand has stood for nature education, inspiration and creative, adventurous fun for nearly four decades.... more »
Las Vegas Market hosts Gift For Life benefit at summer market
Las Vegas Market announced today that it will host its 6th annual “Up on the Roof” gala charity event benefiting Gift For Life, the sole national charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor... more »
