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AmericasMart creates apparel advisory board to guide, advance shows
AmericasMart Atlanta taps the insights and expertise of wholesale and retail fashion, accessories and children’s industry leaders with the establishment of the Atlanta Apparel Advisory Board, which is charged with guiding the direction and advancement... more »
Leggett & Platt nearly tripling space at upcoming High Point Market
Bedding accessory company Fashion Bed Group, part of Leggett & Platt, is nearly tripling the size of its exhibit space at High Point Market this spring, showcasing a complete line of bedding accessory products across more... more »
Urban Expositions adds to Philadelphia Gift Show team
Urban Expositions has announced a series of staff appointments and promotions related to its semi-annual Philadelphia Gift Show. Marilyn Anderson, former Philadelphia Gift Show executive director, has been promoted to the newly created position of... more »
National Stationery Show, DIFFA to raise funds in AIDS Walk New York
The National Stationery Show will renew its partnership with Gift For Life — the gift, stationery and home industries’ sole charitable organization — to participate in the 30th annual AIDS Walk New York to be... more »
Finalists announced for sixth annual Trendy Awards
The staff at Stationery Trends magazine is pleased to announce the top finalists in each category of the sixth annual Trendy Awards.(Note: Some categories have fewer than 10 finalists listed, as some companies may have had... more »
Industry leader Kacic joins AmericasMart as executive VP for retail services operations
George Kacic will join AmericasMart Atlanta as Executive Vice President responsible for retail services operations, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., vice chairman, president and chief operating officer of AmericasMart parent company AMC, Inc.Kacic’s appointment... more »
BizBash Media praises California Gift Show as one of SoCal’s top events
The California Gift Show has been named to BizBash Media's 2015 list of Southern California’s Top 100 Events, an exclusive group that includes glitzy award shows, crowded food festivals, colorful parades, and celebrity benefits. To... more »
Mud Pie hires Betsey Eastman to head customer service, sales support teams
Mud Pie has added Betsey Eastman as its Independent Channel Sales and Marketing Manager. In this newly created position, Eastman will oversee the development and training of Mud Pie’s sales support team and customer service representatives. She... more »
‘Discoveries — The Antique Vintage Marketplace’ is latest addition to Las Vegas Market
In preparation for the summer 2015 launch of “Discoveries — The Antique Vintage Marketplace,” Las Vegas Market has secured three key anchor exhibitors and forged a new partnership with veteran antique fair organizer Arbor Antiques... more »
Booking early for Las Vegas Market comes with chance for prizes
Las Vegas Market extends its popular “Book the Block” promotion for Summer Market, which runs from August 2-6, 2015. The contest is open to Las Vegas Market attendees, with prizes awarded from March until July.Each... more »
MV Sports acquires The Game brand from Delta
MV Sport announced Wednesday, March 18, it has completed the purchase of The Game® brand from Delta Apparel. The Game, best known for its iconic trademarked “Bar Design,” is a leading supplier of apparel and... more »
‘Made in America’ pavilion coming to Las Vegas Souvenir Resort & Gift Show
Responding to demand for more products U.S.-produced, Urban Expositions will feature a new “Made in America” pavilion at the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show from Sept. 16-19, 2015. Among the highlights for the 10th... more »
