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August 22, 2024
ANDMORE launches new cross-category April buying week in Atlanta

ANDMORE announces the launch of a new April Buying Week, combining its Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets and Spring Market (Gift + Home) into one comprehensive, cross-category sourcing and shopping experience, April 1-4, 2025, at AmericasMart... more »

August 21, 2024
Formal Markets in Atlanta, Las Vegas see growth in bridal, prom, quinceañera

ANDMORE presented its August editions of Formal Markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas, showcasing top Spring/Summer 2025 styles across bridal, prom, quinceañera and more, with booming growth in bridal sourcing reported from coast to coast.... more »

August 19, 2024
September Dallas Total Home & Gift Market: Last buying opportunity for gift, holiday décor

The September Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center is the final buying opportunity of the year to fill inventory with trending gifts and holiday décor for the busy holiday shopping season from... more »

August 13, 2024
Shoppe Object marks another successful Summer 2024

Shoppe Object concluded its Summer 2024 edition with success, marking a significant milestone in its continuous growth trajectory. This season’s show saw a 13% increase in... more »

August 12, 2024
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market to debut reimagined Temps in January 2025

Dallas Market Center, following record-setting markets showcasing more temporary exhibitors than in a decade and welcoming more buyers from coast to coast, has announced the evolution of the Temps at Total Home & Gift Market,... more »

August 12, 2024
ANDMORE plans updates, programming for Fall 2024 High Point Market

ANDMORE is gearing up for its fall edition at High Point Market, Oct. 26 – 30, with ANDMORE's 17 Downtown High Point properties showcasing some 1,100+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits and bringing educational and... more »

August 7, 2024
ILLUME celebrates 30 years

ILLUME, a home fragrance brand, celebrated its 30th anniversary in July. For three decades, the brand has been reimagining luxurious olfactory experiences in the home with best-selling... more »

August 6, 2024
Record summer attendance for GC Buying Group at Atlanta Market

GC Buying Group shared a record number of store and vendor members took part in the summer education event, GCX: Connect. Stores and vendors were welcomed to Atlanta at the Party in the Kitchen on... more »

August 5, 2024
Gift for Life appoints Carly McFadden to its Board of Directors

Gift for Life appointed Carly McFadden, editorial director of retail at Great American Media Services, to its Board of Directors. "We are thrilled to welcome Carly McFadden to our Board of Directors," said Sarah Mount,... more »

August 5, 2024
The Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show fills all booths

New Regional Great Lakes Boutique, Gift & Souvenir Show debuting in Michigan is filled. The Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show... more »

August 5, 2024
Las Vegas Market’s Summer edition highlights industry unity, resilience

Buyers and sellers at the recent Las Vegas Market expressed optimism for post-election recovery fueled by innovation and customer connections, despite current economic challenges facing the home furnishings and gift industries. The Summer 2024 edition... more »

August 2, 2024
Economy still growing, but could slow enough for Fed to lower interest rates this year

Key elements of the economy are still growing but appear to have slowed enough to be on track for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates later this year, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist... more »

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