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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 »
The LA Mart to unveil sunny variety of fresh resources, festive buyer amenities, easy-to-shop environment at Summer 2016 Gift & Home Market
The LA Mart, the West Coast’s largest resource for gift, home and design products, is ready to offer its national and international retailer audience “Everything Under the Sun” with an extensive variety of highly marketable... more »
Dallas Market Center hosts more than three hundred interior designers for Dine + Design
Dallas Market Center hosted Dine + Design’s semi-annual education and networking luncheon for the interior design community on April 5. More than 300 interior designers attended the event from Texas and surrounding states.Held in an... more »
Las Vegas Market opens registration for Summer 2016 show
Las Vegas Market announced today that registration is now open for the Summer 2016 Las Vegas Market, running July 31-August 4, 2016, at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register. In addition to registration, the website also provides links to pre-market planning... more »
Fisher-Price names Jonathan Adler as Creative Director
Fisher-Price, a leader in early childhood development and one of Mattel, Inc.'s leading brands, announced the appointment of renowned potter, designer and author Jonathan Adler as creative director. This appointment furthers the brand's business strategy to elevate its appeal with... more »
ARTS Awards to honor Connie Lineberry with Legendary Leadership Award
Dallas Market Center and ART have announced that Connie Lineberry will receive the first-ever Legendary Leadership Award during the 28th annual ARTS Awards in January 2017. Lineberry is executive vice president of Brand Creative Services... more »
AmericasMart launches temporary Antiques Collection at July market
AmericasMart Atlanta continues its long history of product category innovations and introductions with the launch of ANTIQUES, a juried collection showcasing an extraordinary range of authentic fine furnishings and classic, one-of-a-kind home accents, at The Atlanta International Gift and... more »
Retailers tell fed debit swipe fee cap still too high
A cap on debit card swipe fees enacted by the Federal Reserve five years ago has helped reduce costs for retailers and consumers but is still higher than intended by Congress and should be lowered,... more »
Luxury Daily: Unified commerce is Holy Grail most retailers are still seeking
While 85 percent of retailers consider unified commerce a top priority, most are not making enough of an effort in upgrading their infrastructure to achieve a fully seamless shopping experience.According to a new report from... more »
