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Join us for Party With a Purpose in Atlanta
Gift Shop® Plus invites you to attend Party with a Purpose in Atlanta this January, thrown by Gift for Life and Home vs Hunger — and hosted by Currey & Company. This event — taking... more »
Gift for Life names top 2024 donors
Gift for Life named its top 2024 donors, recognizing 43 individuals and companies that have contributed between $500 and $10,000-plus during this calendar year. The announcement is part of Gift for Life’s continued commitment to... more »
A century of innovation continues for NY NOW 2025 Winter Market
NY NOW officially announced its 2025 Winter Market returning to the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from Feb. 2 – 4, 2025. As the premier gift, home, and accessories wholesale show now in... more »
157 million consumers to shop on Super Saturday
An estimated 157.2 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The estimate is up... more »
Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market Preview now available
The Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market Preview, a 200-page guide featuring trends, product previews, exhibitor highlights, business insights and travel tips, is now available in print and interactive digital formats ahead of the buying event,... more »
Dallas Market Center chairman emeritus Bill Winsor dies
Dallas Market Center announced the passing of its chairman emeritus, Bill Winsor, on Thursday following a brief illness. Winsor served as president and chief executive of Dallas Market Center from 1993-2015. He was named chairman... more »
ANDMORE unites industry groups at Winter 2025 Atlanta Market
ANDMORE hosts more than 20 buying groups and trade associations for shopping, networking and education this Winter at its Atlanta Market (Jan. 14-20, 2025, at AmericasMart Atlanta) and Las Vegas Market (Jan. 26-30, 2025, at... more »
Las Vegas Market names Winter 2025 ( A ) List influencers
This winter, ANDMORE unveils three ( A ) List influencers — a founder of an online platform and conference for small business owners; an interior designer, art curator and TV personality; and a Christmas design... more »
nora fleming named in Fast Company’s Brands That Matter list
nora fleming is included in Fast Company’s fourth annual Brands That Matter list in the “Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business” category. The list honors brands and individuals that do not merely create customers, they resonate with... more »
Peking Handicraft debuts pastel holiday collection
Peking Handicraft released a new 2025 holiday collection adorned with pastel pinks and blues. The collection is reflective of a growing pastel colorway trend in holiday décor. According to the company, it draws on the... more »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in November
Moderate retail sales growth continued in November even as two of the holiday season’s busiest shopping days bumped over into December and weren’t included in the month’s totals, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by... more »
Import cargo rising as higher tariffs, potential port strike approach
With a strike possible again next month at East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports and President-elect Donald Trump planning to increase tariffs, the nation’s major container ports are expected to see a continued surge... more »
Social Connections
This week, we honored our 2025 Gift + Stationery Spotlight Award winners with a breakfast ceremony at @americasmartatl ⭐️ This extraordinary class of honorees represents people who are shaping & making their mark on the industry. Congrats to our winners, and thank you to ANDMORE and @giftforlife_ for sponsoring this event ❤️
News
January 17, 2025
Las Vegas Market names 40 Market Snapshot finalists for winter 2025
January 17, 2025
Farmhouse Fresh celebrates 20 years
January 17, 2025
NRF says holiday season was notable success
January 14, 2025
Atlanta Market names 4 Winter 2025 Market Snapshot winners
January 13, 2025
Dallas Market Center, ART name 35th ARTS Awards recipients
Products
Upcoming Trade Shows
Jan 19 – 21
Winter Fancy Food Show
Las Vegas, NV USA
Jan 20 – 23
LA Mart Winter 2024 Market
Los Angeles, CA USA
Jan 20 – 24
Seattle Mart
Seattle, WA USA
Jan 21 – 24
KidsWorld
Dallas, TX USA
Jan 21 – 24
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Mart
Dallas, TX
Jan 23 – 30
Toronto Market Week
Toronto Canada
Jan 26 – 30
