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July 22, 2022
Mud Pie celebrates Atlanta showroom expansion

Mud Pie celebrated the expansion of the brand’s AmericasMart Atlanta showroom with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 14, 2022 during Atlanta Market. Mud Pie’s leadership team was joined by partners at OneCoast to toast... more »

July 22, 2022
NRF reveals that June retail sales increased

Retail sales increased in June even as inflation climbed higher and drove up prices across the board, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “June retail sales data shows that consumers remain on solid footing despite... more »

July 22, 2022
Spielwarenmesse plans to release 2023 toy trends in October

In the retail trade, toy trends play an important part in shaping the product range and can affect the success of the business. In such matters, the Spielwarenmesse relies on the expertise of its Trend... more »

July 22, 2022
IMC partners with Melange De Blanc for west coast bridal event

International Market Centers’ (IMC) new VOW Bridal & Formal Las Vegas will launch at full capacity, brimming with over 110,000 square feet of bridal, social occasion, formalwear and quinceañera resources. The first annual market, in... more »

July 21, 2022
Atlanta Market shares success of July Market

Confident retailers and designers anticipating a strong fourth quarter gathered at Summer Atlanta Market, July 12-18, 2022 to source trendsetting product, exchange ideas and connect with leading brands and company principals. “Business was definitely robust... more »

July 20, 2022
Las Vegas Market opens Peoples Choice voting

Forty furniture, home décor and gift products are finalists in the Summer 2022 Las Vegas Market edition of International Market Centers’ (IMC) Market Snapshot, a showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its... more »

July 20, 2022
Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards add World Central Kitchen fundraiser

Gift for Life announced that Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends magazines will host a special Come Together fundraiser during this year’s 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony, Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Las Vegas... more »

July 20, 2022
Consumers see outdoor space as a priority

The events of the pandemic have given consumers a new appreciation for their outdoor spaces, according to a recent Sullivans Home Décor Consumer Behavior Survey. With 82% of shoppers looking to enhance their outdoor space,... more »

July 18, 2022
Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards add World Central Kitchen fundraising opportunity

Gift for Life announced that Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends magazines will host a special “Come Together” fundraiser during this year’s 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony, Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Las Vegas... more »

July 14, 2022
NY Now owner acquires Bulletin Inc.

Emerald Holding, Inc. the owner and organizer of NY NOW, the wholesale market for retail where brands, buyers, and designers gather to connect and discover, announced the acquisition of Bulletin Inc, a wholesale marketplace connecting... more »

July 14, 2022
Gift for Life shares H.E.L.P. by T. Jazelle will debut bracelet to benefit World Central Kitchen

Gift for Life announced that H.E.L.P. by T. Jazelle will debut an exclusive, custom-designed bracelet benefitting World Central Kitchen (WCK). The bracelet, which is the latest in T. Jazelle’s successful Give Back Collection, will raise... more »

July 14, 2022
Atlanta Market names four products as People Choice award winners

Atlanta Market named four products selected by popular vote from some 40 finalists as People’s Choice award winners in the Summer 2022 Market Snapshot: Wall Art Collection by Deny Designs Kianda Real Orchid Necklace with... more »