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Heartstrings acquired by Grace Management Group, expansion coming
Grace Management Group diversifies its brand portfolio with a strategic investment in Heartstrings, a manufacturer and marketer of personalized jewelry and gifts located in Auburn, Alabama. As a privately held family-owned and -operated company, Grace... more »
Urban Expositions releases Orlando Gift Show highlights
The summer edition of the Orlando Gift Show and Orlando Cash & Carry Show at the Orange County Convention Center's West Concourse (Hall WD2) is slated for Aug. 8-10. Located in the center of the... more »
Spa Blends USA diving into high-end gift market
After 15 years selling exclusively and directly to the most prestigious spas in the United States, Spa Blends is now hiring independent sales representatives throughout the country to target the high-end gift market.Founder and President... more »
Joceline Arnold joins Urban Expositions’ buyer relations team
Urban Expositions has appointed industry veteran Joceline Arnold as buyer relations director for the California Gift Show, Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show and Philadelphia Gift Show. In her new role, Arnold will assist... more »
Philadelphia Gift Show to include plenty of educational seminars
As part of a continued strategy to offer broader and deeper assortments in every product category, the Philadelphia Gift Show will shine a special product spotlight on its Gourmet, Candy & Confections, Child's Play, Makers’... more »
Frank Joens to head Gift for Life, three join board
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, has announced new leadership and new board members.Frank Joens takes over as chairperson of the board, replacing Stu Teller who had served in that role... more »
Stationery Trends announces winners of Trendy Awards
Stationery Trends magazine is proud to announce the winners of the sixth annual Trendy Awards!The winners in each category and their booth numbers at the upcoming National Stationery Show (May 17-20) in New York are... more »
Fort Lauderdale Gift Show returns with new resources
The Fort Lauderdale Gift Show is returning Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 for its eighth edition at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.Featuring hundreds of lines of gift products, the Fort Lauderdale Gift Show... more »
California Market Center, Gift Show, LA Mart teaming up for ‘How the West is One’
The July 17-20 California Gift Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center's Kentia and South Halls with an expanded World Style section and California Dreamin', a new collection of California-made resources. Backed by a growing assortment in... more »
Retail spending on the rise in March
An increase in consumer spending has come with the arrival of spring, according to a Reuters article published on Tuesday, April 14.Lucia Mutikani of Reuters reports retail sales rose 0.9 percent in March, breaking a... more »
Etsy Wholesalers to be featured at National Stationery Show
A second consecutive year of partnership will bring more than 80 Etsy Wholesale sellers to the National Stationery Show, which is May 17-20, at the Javits Center in New York City. Etsy Wholesale designers —... more »
Windy City Gift Show to offer returning, new exhibitors and educational seminars
Building on the momentum of the winter edition's 35 percent attendance increase, the exhibit roster for the Summer 2015 Windy City Gift Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, is filling... more »
