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March 1, 2016
Harry Blake joins Primitives by Kathy as director of key account sales

As Primitives by Kathy continues to grow, it is always searching for the best people in the industry. It has been looking for the ideal candidate to expand its sales team and is pleased to... more »

February 29, 2016
Yearwood’s Lifestyle Empire Expands to Include Home Accessories in April

Via IMAX Worldwide HomeTrisha Yearwood, the renowned country star, Food Network host, New York Times Bestselling cookbook author, and C.E.O. of her own lifestyle empire, is partnering with leading home accessory source IMAX Worldwide Home... more »

February 26, 2016
National Stationery Show delivers: exhibitors, education, special events on tap

The National Stationery Show (NSS) will celebrate 70 years serving the industry May 15-18, 2016 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Nearly 10,000 buyers and industry professionals are expected to attend the... more »

February 25, 2016
In Denver, it’s showtime

With sold out booth space, an excellent seminar line up, the exclusive debut of Made in Colorado Gourmet Showroom, and the expansion of Cash and Carry, the upcoming Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel... more »

February 25, 2016
ICPHSO symposium addresses product safety issues

Product safety takes center stage at this year’s International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization’s (ICPHSO) annual meeting and training symposium being held in Washington, D.C. February 29-March 3, 2016.ICPHSO was founded in 1993 and... more »

February 23, 2016
Never Grow Up: A look at Toy Fair

The best new toys, games and youth entertainment products made their New York City showing last week at the 113th North American International Toy Fair. From February 13-16, the largest toy marketplace in the Western Hemisphere... more »

February 22, 2016
Gift for Life, Party for Life raises $200,000

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization, announced that its Party for Life fundraiser raised $200,000 for AIDS treatment and prevention.  The 24th annual event, which benefitted Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS... more »

February 21, 2016
DMT makes Housewares show debut; celebrates 40 years of Made in USA

Longtime manufacturer, first time exhibitor DMT is set to make its debut at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show (IHHS) in Chicago, March 5-8. The company, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, will showcase... more »

February 18, 2016
Farmhouse Fresh introduces endearing picture book, makes difference in animal shelters

Buy a book, become a Dog Bed Fairy. This is the promise of FarmHouse Fresh, a natural and organic skincare company, that has parlayed its philanthropic animal rescue mission into an 18-page picture book that... more »

February 18, 2016
Toy Fair: an appropriate place for a 20, 30 and 40-something to be a kid

Earlier this week, creative innovators abound brought their respective toys and games to showcase at the 113th annual Toy Fair. Boasted as one of... more »

February 18, 2016
Helen Brett’s world-renowned trade show brings cutting-edge products, latest fashion trends to New Orleans

The Helen Brett New Orleans International Jewelry and Merchandise Show, the oldest and largest premier trade show of its kind in the South, will dazzle buyers at its upcoming spring event scheduled for May 12-15,... more »

February 17, 2016
Dallas’ combined March market offers new buying opportunities

New buying opportunities, exclusive resources and the latest trends in apparel, gift and home will be available at Dallas Market Center’s combined Apparel & Accessories and Total Home & Gift Markets March 30 – April... more »

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