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International Housewares Shippers Association issues refund to members
The International Housewares Shippers Association (IHSA) issued a refund to participants for 2015 totaling $186,139. The IHSA Board of Directors at the conclusion of the association’s fiscal year awards the refund, which has become a... more »
Las Vegas Design Center announces second annual ANDYZ Awards
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) announced today that entries are being accepted for the second edition of the “ANDYZ” design awards program, created in partnership with the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of... more »
Submissions now open for Dallas’ Market Choice Awards
This June at LIGHTOVATION, the Dallas International Lighting Show, Dallas Market Center presents the 3rd annual Market Choice Awards, an awards program designed to recognize new products in six categories including: Bath, Chandeliers/Pendants, Outdoor, Landscape,... more »
RangeMe partners with Windy City Gift Show to bring innovative products to retail buyers
RangeMe, the online platform that streamlines new product discovery between suppliers and retailers, and Urban Expositions, one of the fastest growing trade show management companies in the United States, announced a partnership this week bringing... more »
Gift for Life welcomes new board members
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole national charitable organization, has announced the addition of two new board members to its roster, bringing its leadership roster to nearly 30 members. New members are... more »
The Grommet promotes multiple positions
The Grommet, the product launch platform that has discovered and launched more than 2,000 innovative consumer products over the... more »
Housewares charity foundation raises record $2.6 million at annual gala
Showing it is smart to have heart, the housewares industry raised a record $2.6 million during the Housewares Charity Foundation’s (HCF) 19th annual gala on March 7. Proceeds from the event, held at Chicago’s Navy Pier,... more »
Countdown begins for biggest PG Live ever
The biggest ever Progressive Greetings Live show — which takes place from May 10-11 2016 — is now just two months away and is officially a complete sell-out, says show organizer Max Exhibitions.With more than... more »
Dallas Market Center to host Interior Design Society national conference
Dallas Market Center and the Interior Design Society have announced the annual national IDS conference to be held at Dallas Market Center, March 30 – April 1 during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.“We... more »
L.A. Mart’s Designer Week serves interior design community with eight days of educational, buying opportunities
The L.A. Mart Design Center, Southern California’s singular, comprehensive source for designer and custom-manufactured furniture and accessories, will hold its popular bi-annual Designer Week focused on the needs of the extensive West Coast interior design... more »
IMC grows outdoor for Spring High Point Market: new showrooms for Couture Jardin and Fishtales
New tenants and new showrooms set the tone for significantly expanded casual offerings at Spring High Point Market, April 16-20, 2016. Couture Jardin is relocating to a new, improved location on the first floor of... more »
Registration opens for Americasmart Atlanta July 2016 markets
WHAT: Online registration is now open for The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market (July 12-19, 2016) and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market (July 13-16, 2016). The Markets are the summer’s first and largest global... more »
