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Chavez for Charity extends partnership with Gift for Life
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole charitable organization, announced an extension of its partnership with Chavez for Charity, a leading fashion accessories company combining style with support of charitable causes. In connection with... more »
Major expansions showcase even more new product in leading Holiday & Floral/Home Décor collection
Bigger is better in the nation’s most comprehensive Holiday & Floral/Home Décor collection as leading seasonal décor and faux botanical collections significantly expand their AmericasMart Atlanta footprints in preparation for the industry’s first, largest and most... more »
Thomas Pheasant to be honored as 2016 Design Icon at Las Vegas Winter Market
Thomas Pheasant, award-winning interior designer recognized internationally for his interior designs and furniture collections, will be honored as the 2016 Design Icon during Winter Las Vegas Market, Jan. 24-28, 2016. Pheasant will share his experiences... more »
Yelp finds 64 percent of Americans plan to shop local this holiday
Yelp, the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, announced the results of a survey predicting how Americans will spend their money with independent retailers this holiday season. The survey found that 64 percent of... more »
Uglydoll and Loonacy make the perfect match
Pretty Ugly, LLC owner of the Uglydoll brand is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Looney Labs, creators of Fluxx, Just Desserts and the fast paced matching game Loonacy. "As an artist driven brand, Uglydoll... more »
Woodstock Chimes to bring charm and cheer to winter markets with Heart Charm series
Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned wind chimes, garden décor, and high-quality gifts, is set to delight market-goers in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, and other cities with more than 30 new products, including the... more »
At long last, YGE goes live
After logging tireless man hours, Young Gift Executives (YGE) has finally launched its website. A platform to connect, contribute and build relationships, the website hopes to generate the engagement necessary to secure a vibrant gift and... more »
Nearly sold-out Discover Design becomes new expo for 2016 International Home + Housewares Show
Design-focused exhibitors from all show categories will fill the new Discover Design Expo at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show, March 5-8 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Previously a category in the Dine + Décor... more »
Horizon Media Research finds October holiday spending habits are a good indicator of remainder of shopping season
Horizon Media, the privately held media services agency, found that consumers’ shopping behaviors early in the holiday season reveal how they’ll finish out their gift buying for the year.The research, conducted during the agency’s annual... more »
NRF survey finds Black Friday, Cyber Monday still popular with shoppers
Although nearly 60 percent of holiday shoppers had already started checking off their shopping lists by November 10, millions more are eagerly waiting to hear what retailers have in store — and online — for... more »
Sullivans, Inc. unveils new website, new brand identity
Sullivans, Inc., an industry leading designer and distributor of everyday, seasonal and branded home decor products, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has unveiled a new, industry leading website in conjunction with an all new identity for the brand."We've worked very... more »
NRF experts to discuss cybersecurity in retail as holidays approach
National Retail Federation Vice President of Retail Technology Tom Litchford will represent retailers at an event hosted by the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focusing on... more »
