News

August 18, 2015
Largest Summer Las Vegas Market exceeded expectations

Five new destination launches, increased registration and buyer attendance at Summer 2015 eventThe largest-ever Las Vegas Market was highlighted by increases in new registrations and overall attendance, as well as expansion of showroom resources and... more »

August 17, 2015
Orlando Gift Show announces new winter 2016 dates

Urban Expositions announced new February show dates for the winter 2016 edition of the Orlando Gift Show and Orlando Cash & Carry Show. Shifting from January to February, the show will now run Saturday, February 13... more »

August 13, 2015
DEI releases coffee combo kit of best-sellers

DEI, a wholesale gift and home decor company based in Massachusetts, has released a coffee combo kit for retailers with an assortment of 32 products.DEI’s coffee combo kit... more »

August 13, 2015
Javits Center’s environmentally friendly roof featured by ‘CBS This Morning’

"CBS This Morning" recently featured the Jacob Javits Convention Center's environmentally friendly green roof.The Javits Center, host to 150 events a year — including NY NOW and the National Stationery Show — installed seven acres... more »

August 10, 2015
San Francisco International Gift Fair, now the SF Market, draws 113 new companies in July

In addition to a record number of first-time exhibitors and the introduction of special “Pairings” and “Outdoor Living” product spotlights, the July 25-28, 2015 edition of the San Francisco International Gift Fair at Moscone Center... more »

August 10, 2015
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show’s new Made in America section is sold-out

Set to debut at the Sept. 16-19, 2015, Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, the new Made in America section has reached sold-out status. Created in direct response to increasing retail demand for American-made... more »

August 7, 2015
Summer Windy City Gift Show attendance jumps 21 percent

The recent Windy City Gift Show saw a 21 percent increase in attendance from the previous... more »

August 7, 2015
NY NOW Home Textiles Market Week to deliver robust supplier lineup

A robust lineup of new and returning fashion-forward bed, bath and linen exhibitors will be offered to retailers at the summer 2015 Home Textiles Market Week, Aug. 15-19, 2015, at two New York City locations:... more »

August 5, 2015
NY NOW announces summer 2015 Eco Choice Awards winners

Emerging from 30 finalists in three categories, three exhibitors — Trio of Yew Wood Hand-Turned Bowls by Phil Gautreau Wood Design, LLC; Vintage Heirloom Rugs and Pillows by Shupaca; and Bamboo Straws by Bambu —... more »

August 5, 2015
Scenes from Las Vegas Market

Scenes from the Las Vegas Market, Aug. 2-3, 2015. Photos by Great American Media Services CEO Matt McCallum more »

August 3, 2015
Las Vegas Market underway; summer show features 2,200-plus resources

The Summer 2015 Las Vegas Market opened Sunday, Aug. 2, and is the biggest in the in the market’s 10-year history. The summer market features more than 2,200 resources across 40 floors; five new destination launches offering new and... more »

August 3, 2015
Consumer spending slows down during June

The Department of Commerce reported a rise in consumer spending during June, but at a slightly lower rate than the previous month, reports the Wall Street Journal.Consumer spending rose by 0.2 percent during June, down... more »

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