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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »