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What I learned in Dallas
While snow was piling up everywhere across the country, it was a cool 40-something degrees in Dallas last week. Thousands of people with a penchant for product inundated the Dallas Market Center to see the... more »
Online bidding opens for Party for Life auction items
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization, announced that more than 40 auction items — including luxury experiences such as a 7-night stay for four at St. James’ Club in Antigua, a VIP... more »
Pillow Pets introduces plush toys for this year’s blockbuster movies
CJ Products, the creators of the iconic Pillow Pets foldable plush is taking entertainment to the next level tying into children’s blockbuster favorites including Disney’s Finding Dory and Moana, DreamWorks’ Trolls, and Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant... more »
Aurora World launches new website
Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, has relaunched its web site, Auroragift.com. The long established company’s objective is to enhance the quality of the online experience of this ever-evolving... more »
Dallas Market Center announces winners of Best Visual Awards
Dallas Market Center announced the winners of January’s Total Home & Gift Markets Best Visual Presentation Awards.“Presentation is an essential tool for exhibitors during market,” Cindy Morris president and CEO of Dallas Market Center said.... more »
Manhattan Toy launches whimsical line with fresh look to entice imaginations
Plop preschoolers amidst a pile of wooden building pieces and beanbag dolls and there’s no telling what stories they might dream up. There are no rules when it comes to imagination. The same goes with... more »
The Genius of Play to unveil new spokesperson at Play Fair
The Genius of Play, a national movement to raise awareness of play's vital role in child development, is excited to announce its presence at the inaugural Play Fair. The Genius of Play, spearheaded by the Toy... more »
Annual ARTS Awards winners announced
ART and Dallas Market Center announced the winners of the 27th annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held Friday,... more »
The Lifestyle Report: What’s Hot for 2016
Coming off a slowly recovering economy, retailers are starting to see consumers making purchases again, but in more mindful ways than before. Going into 2016, they should focus on carrying utilitarian, multipurpose and versatile items... more »
SF Market moves to San Mateo Event Center for August edition
In response to ongoing construction resulting from Moscone Center's expansion and improvement project, Urban Expositions will relocate SF Market (formerly the San Francisco International Gift Fair) to the San Mateo Event Center for the August 27-30, 2016 edition. Located... more »
Las Vegas Market reveals winner of 2016 Global Goodness Award
Las Vegas Market announced that Dunitz & Company — a supplier of exquisite handcrafted glass jewelry from Guatemala — has been selected from 12 finalists as the People’s Choice winner of the fifth edition of... more »
Wee Forest Folk introduces a third generation sculptor
Wee Forest Folk is delighted to announce the introduction of Bonnie Petersen, Annette’s 28-year-old granddaughter and Willy’s daughter, in joining the ranks of the family business as a third generation artist. Bonnie’s debut collection, done... more »
