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New, expanded seminar roster announced for winter Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market brings a strong series of original programming that will appeal to designers, furniture, gift and home décor buyers and retailers this winter. Running from Jan. 24-28, 2016, Las Vegas Market’s winter edition... more »
Mad Style launches Mad Motion
Fashion house Mad Style, a leader in wholesale fashion within the boutique industry gets innovative with a groundbreaking introduction for Spring 2016. Mad Style has partnered with up-and-coming artist Amanda Caronia to fashion a stunning... more »
Icon Honors opens call for entries for 2016 awards
The ICON HONORS 2016 Call for Entries opened in a three-month run extending to all who will compete for top recognition in the home and gift industry’s highest and most celebrated mark of achievement.Retailers, manufacturers, sales agencies and... more »
Urban Expositions expands sales, marketing team for P3 | Progressive Pet Products trade show
Responding to growing demand and strong feedback from the industry, trade show producer Urban Expositions has expanded the sales and marketing team for its new pet industry trade show, P3 | Progressive Pet Products. Representing... more »
Howard Elliott relocates within AmericasMart walls
Howard Elliott Collection, Inc., a designer, manufacturer, and importer of decorative mirrors, accessories, and occasional furniture, has agreed to terms with AmericasMart Atlanta to expand and relocate its showroom. Howard Elliott will be moving to... more »
Retail Design Institute New York chapter hosts DIFFA’s Gift For Life Pop-Up Shop
DIFFA’s Gift For Life Holiday Pop-Up Shop will be open December 2-6 in the Siegel-Stockman Showroom offering a variety of gift, accessories, décor and home good items. Organized by the Retail Design Institute New York... more »
Abbott selected as Canadian Gift Association’s Large Supplier of the Year for 2015
The Canadian Gift Association has named Abbott as the Canadian Gift Association’s Large Supplier of the Year 2015. Each year, the association chooses the recipients of this industry award based on a number of criteria... more »
NY NOW opens submissions for the Best New Product and Best Exclusive Launch Awards
Submissions are now being accepted for the Best Exclusive Launch and Best New Product Awards at the winter 2016 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. Both opportunities are free to participate... more »
Philadelphia Gift Show announces seminar schedule for January 2016 edition
As the first gift show of the year, the Jan. 8-11, 2016 Philadelphia Gift Show returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center with a full lineup of educational seminars to help retailers get a jump... more »
Build & Imagine Founder Laurie Peterson named Rising Star Toy Inventor of the Year at TAGIE
In the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier in Chicago, Laurie Peterson, the Founder of Build & Imagine toys, received the award for “Rising Star Toy Inventor of the Year” at the 8th annual TAGIE Awards honoring... more »
Urban Expositions names Jim Walker show director for LAMKT
Urban Expositions has named Jim Walker Show Director for LAMKT. In his new role, Walker will oversee and direct the newly expanded show team for the semi-annual LAMKT at the Los Angeles Convention Center. He... more »
Las Vegas Market spotlights Fabulous Beekman Boys
Las Vegas Market announced that The Fabulous Beekman Boys — arbiters of style, best-selling authors and artisanal manufacturers — will host a style seminar, special book signing and Instagram takeover during the Winter 2016 Las... more »
