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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 »
Focus On: Stationery
Carlson Craft Floral lace gets even more romantic when it's printed in your choice of ink or foil color on this black shimmer wedding invitation. Children of the Inner Light Marci shares her philosophy for living... more »
French Bull releases Paper Tableware & Party collection
Today, French Bull launched a paper tableware and party goods collection with its partner, Creative Converting. Founded by creative visionary Jackie Shapiro in 2002, French Bull products can be found in design-centric retailers in the... more »
LIMA study: global retail sales of licensed goods
Retail sales of licensed products grew to $251.7 billion in 2015, a gain of 4.2 percent from the previous year, according to the 2016 International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association’s (LIMA) Annual Global Licensing Industry Survey... more »
Dallas Market Center welcomes Paula Deen to June Total Housewares & Gourmet Market
Dallas Market Center welcomes Paula Deen for the Total Housewares & Gourmet Market to introduce her new line of consumables on June 24 in the Gourmet Market from 1:30- 4:30 p.m. and as co-host of... more »
The Grommet Wholesale adds Urban Expositions’ Las Vegas show to its trade show schedule
Adding to its growing partnership with Urban Expositions, The Grommet will add the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show to its fall trade show schedule. Already participating in Urban Expositions summer events, including the... more »
New seminar, event roster announced for summer Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market announced a new series of original programming that will appeal to designers, furniture, gift and home décor buyers and retailers at Summer Market running from July 31-August 4, 2016. The roster offers attendees a... more »
Dallas Market Center: June Total Home & Gift Show events
This June's Total Home & Gift Show in Dallas will feature exiting events throughout the duration of the week. Events include: Wednesday, June 22 Juliska Grand Opening Party | 4 p.m. | TM 2400 Aisle All Market... more »
Hester & Cook unifies brands
After eleven years of company growth, 2016 has brought big changes to Hester & Cook. The three brands — CAKE Vintage, Kitchen Papers, and The Pencil Factory — have been combined under one unified name: Hester &... more »
