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Friday opening, promotional alliances with new Seattle Mart, Urban Craft uprising headline Summer 2016 Seattle Gift Market
Moving to a Friday-Monday date pattern this summer, the August 19-22, 2016 Seattle Gift Show continues to build upon its reputation as a destination resource for retailers seeking fresh, new designs custom-tailored to their Pacific... more »
Corkcicle receives Red Dot Product Design Award for canteen, tumbler
The Corkcicle team has announced that its innovative Canteen and Tumbler series has been awarded a Red Dot Product Design Award.Among 5,200 entries, only 1,300 achieve a Red Dot award. This showcases Corkcicle’s penchant for... more »
Dallas meets buyer demand for products with a story
This summer, Dallas Market Center delivers more story-centered product resources than any other marketplace during the Total Home & Gift Market, June 22-28, featuring the American Made Show, the International Folk Art Market Collection, the... more »
Luis Vásquez named new Head of Design at Schleich
Luis Vásquez is now in charge of designing all Schleich figurines and play worlds. As the new Director of Product Design, the industrial engineer is making a significant contribution to the strategic realignment of the... more »
July 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show invites mid-Atlantic, tri-state retailers to see what’s new
Returning to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center from July 24-27, 2016, the Philadelphia Gift Show offers its mid-Atlantic and tri-state retail audience a one-stop source to restock and refresh their store shelves. Together with a full... more »
Friday opening, new alliances, regional specialties headline Summer 2016 Windy City Gift Show
Moving to a Friday-Sunday date pattern, the August 12-14, 2016 Windy City Gift Show continues to build upon its product offerings and industry partnerships as it enters its 6th Edition. From promotional alliances with the... more »
Kentia Collective, LA Value Section highlight summer LAMKT
Offering West Coast retailers the ideal opportunity to discover fresh new categories, California-made specialties, global styles and artisan goods — the summer 2016 edition of LAMKT returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center July 22-25,... more »
Registration now open for summer NY NOW
Registration for the NY NOW summer 2016 market has officially opened for retailers, buyers, and members of the press. The summer NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will take place Aug. 20-24,... more »
NSS: What’s Trending in Stationery
There is a strong resurgence in consumers’ passion for stationery and specialty paper products. From journals to cards to prints, the written word and personal sentiments are returning stronger than ever – and in new... more »
Regent Holding adds ILLUME to portfolio
Regent Holding Company — the parent company of Creative Co-Op and Bloomingville — announced on April 18 the acquisition of ILLUME, a leading home fragrance, lifestyle and beauty brand.Headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, ILLUME is a... more »
New LA value section joins July 2016 LAMKT at Los Angeles Convention Center
To further expand the product resources and profit potential LAMKT offers retailers throughout Southern California and surrounding areas, Urban Expositions has launched its newest show section — LA Value. Making its debut at the July... more »
Creative Co-Op launches Flourish, a mid-season catalog
Flowers and blooming, birds are singing, and the days are getting longer. It’s the perfect time for fresh décor. Creative Co-Op has launched a mid-season catalog with 100 percenrt fresh, new products. Inspired by new blooms... more »
