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Regent Holding Company gains new investor
Regent Holding Company, parent company to brands Creative Co-Op and Bloomingville, announced an investment by private equity firm Freeman Spogli & Co., the Wang family, and management as part of a corporate recapitalization.“We are excited... more »
House passes long-term transportation bill
NRF released its thoughts regarding the House recently passing a long-term transportation bill that is critically important to America’s retailers. H.R. 3763, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, includes major reforms that... more »
DIY made easy with Creativeworld
Creativeworld, the leading international trade fair for hobbies, crafts and artists’ requisites, will be presenting the trends for the forthcoming season from January 30-February 2, 2016. During the show, specialist retailers from all over the... more »
IHA announces key appointment to management team
The International Housewares Association announced the hiring of Jon Jesse to fill the newly created position of vice president, industry development, effective Jan. 1, 2016. “Jon’s role at IHA will leverage his deep knowledge of... more »
Tommy Mitchell to receive ARTS Awards’ Rising Star Honor
Dallas Market Center announced that Tommy Mitchell of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, known for his intricate handmade metal artwork, will receive the Rising Star Award at the 27th annual ARTS Awards on Friday Jan. 22, 2016 at... more »
NY NOW: Exhibitor submissions for Sustainability and Destination new product displays for Winter 2016 market
Submissions are now open for the popular SustainAbility: design for a better world and Destination: NEW product displays at the winter 2016 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. Both opportunities are free to participate and open... more »
Iowa State University design students gain valuable field experience through Cubic Visual Systems
Iowa State University Design Instructor Amy Mikovec understands how important it is to give her students real-world design experience. For the second time in two years Mikovec and her ISU design students have traveled from... more »
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show dates shift to better serve retailer, exhibitor needs
To more effectively meet the scheduling and buying needs of its retail and exhibitor audience, Urban Expositions has shifted the dates of its annual Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show to Sep. 18-21, 2016. ... more »
Las Vegas Market predicts record growth to continue
Las Vegas Market’s record gains in both vendor participation and retail attendance are expected to continue for the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market, which will take place Jan. 24-28, 2016, at World Market Center Las... more »
NRF welcomes committee passage of Joint Employer Bill
The National Retail Federation applauded committee passage of legislation that would supersede a recent National Labor Relations Board ruling that significantly broadened the definition of a joint employer.“Business owners face enough uncertainty in the marketplace... more »
SF Market Kicks off 2016 show season
As the first show of the winter 2016 buying season, SF Market (formerly the San Francisco International Gift Fair), will bring a versatile product selection built around the Northern California lifestyle to Moscone Center’s North... more »
Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair returns
IHGF Delhi Fair is a key show that allows Indian manufacturers to source an unparalleled range of home, lifestyle and fashion products. Its unique potential in the home & gift sector is perfectly aligned with... more »
