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Growing sponsor roster announced for 2016 Party for Life
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today that more than $155,000 in sponsorship has been pledged to date for its 24th Annual Party for Life, taking place... more »
24/7 Sales by industry veteran Noel Weintraub launches in New York, New Jersey
Noel Weintraub, President of NWA Sales, Inc., is proud to announce the opening of his new business venture, 24/7 Sales. Weintraub will continue to operate in New York and New Jersey with his team of... more »
Retail holiday sales increase 3 percent, according to National Retail Federation
Holiday sales in 2015 increased 3 percent to $626,140 billion — solid growth considering the unforeseen weather events across the country and extreme deflationary retail environment. NRF forecasted total growth, including online sales, of 3.7... more »
Emerald Expositions promotes Melissa Engongoro to Sales Director of NY NOW
Emerald Expositions is proud to announce the promotion of long-time employee, Melissa Engongoro, to Sales Director of the LIFESTYLE Collection for NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. In her new role, Melissa will oversee... more »
World Candle Industry leaders unite at 2016 World Candle Congress & Trade Show in April
Puerto Rico will host leaders in the candle industry from around the world for the 5th World Candle Congress & Trade Show on April 4-8, 2016. Every three years, the National Candle Association (NCA) and... more »
Las Vegas Market expands responsibilities for Gift & Home leasing team
Las Vegas Market announced today that veteran gift and home décor leasing executives, Joy Jansen and Leanna John, are assuming expanded roles for select gift, lifestyle, gourmet housewares and specialty tabletop floors in Building C,... more »
Retail year off to record start in Atlanta
Non-stop order-writing, record year-over-year traffic growth and hundreds of new and newly expanded showrooms are setting the mark for the January 2016 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market in... more »
National Retail Federation leads 100-member coalition in tackling port congestion
Following up on last fall’s successful campaign to include a port performance statistics program in the federal long-term surface transportation bill, NRF today led a coalition of more than 100 groups in sending specific recommendations... more »
Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation acquires GKI/Bethlehem Lighting
Boston Warehouse Trading Corporation, a leader in the housewares and giftware industries has acquired the assets of GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, a seasonal décor and supplier of pre-lit foliage and LED flameless candles.The acquisition from Central Garden... more »
National Retail Federation announces new additions to board of directors
The NRF Foundation announced today the addition of four new executives to its Board of Directors, including a human resources executive with The Home Depot and the retail and consumer lead for PwC. The election... more »
More than 650 temps at Dallas’ Total Home & Gift Market in January
Dallas Market Center will host more than 650 temps at the Total Home & Gift Market this January, including new lines and showrooms across every category.“The temp show is where it all begins for brands,... more »
2016 International Home and Housewares Show sold out
The 2016 International Home + Housewares Show sold out in late December, more than 10 weeks before opening day, according to the International Housewares Association, the Show’s owner and operator. The Show begins at 10... more »
