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Philadelphia Gift Show, National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show have successful collaboration
The Jan. 8-11, 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show kicked off the winter trade show season with a seven percent increase in attendance over the 2015 edition at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. A strategic collocation with... more »
burton + BURTON welcomes new executive sales manager
burton + BURTON has announced the hiring of Brian Hawver as Executive Sales Manager and the newest member of the Executive Management Team.Hawyer’s career began at MacGregor Golf, Inc., a leading manufacturer of sports equipment.For... more »
Winter 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show co-located with Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show hits sweet spot with attendance increase
The January 8-11, 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show kicked off the winter trade show season with a 7 percent increase in attendance over the 2015 edition at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. A strategic collocation with... more »
Key promotions at Dallas Market Center includes four new vice presidents
Dallas Market Center recently announced promotions recognizing hard work and industry leadership to create more focused and efficient teams.“Each of these industrious and resourceful individuals are invaluable members of our team,” said Cindy Morris, president... more »
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 »
