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burton + BURTON celebrates Ballooniversity
In celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary, burton + BURTON once again invited customers and vendors to Ballooniversity, an educational and networking extravaganza held every five years. The theme for Ballooniversity 2022 was “The Future... more »
Creative Co-Op opens larger showroom at Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center and Creative Co-Op, a leading home, seasonal décor, tabletop, and fashion accessories company, have announced the expansion and re-imagination of Creative Co-Op's Dallas showroom in Trade Mart 2802. The new space will... more »
Beatriz Ball receives nomination for ARTS Award in tabletop
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced finalists for the 33 rd ARTS Awards. Beatriz Ball was nominated finalist in the tabletop category. The ARTS Awards is an international awards... more »
Shoppe Object celebrates high attendance
Six months after its acquisition by International Market Centers (IMC), Shoppe Object’s summer market, Aug. 14-16, celebrated its biggest show yet with doubled attendance from the previous year –– and an increase of 20% over... more »
IMC’s TrendWatch Fall 2022 explores new products
International Market Centers’ (IMC) TrendWatch forecast explores the myriad new products at the Fall 2022 High Point Market through three unique themes: Entwine, Midnight and Modernity. Examples of the trends – as presented by exhibitors... more »
Las Vegas Market offers new mid-season buying events
In response to buyer and seller demand, International Market Centers (IMC) announced the launch of new mid-season, showroom-focused and appointment-driven gift and lifestyle buying events to be staged semi-annually in April and October. The inaugural... more »
Las Vegas Apparel sees momentum
International Market Centers’ (IMC) third installment of Las Vegas Apparel recorded its largest-ever edition, tripling in size to offer 150+ brands across apparel and accessories categories for both returning and first-time buyers to the Downtown... more »
Juniper hosts Out of the Box Design Opportunities webinar
Juniper is set to host an Out of the Box Design Opportunities webinar, addressing the benefits, challenges and revenue potential of year-round design opportunities – such as holiday and seasonal, vacation rentals and staging –... more »
GCA Workshop & Retreat releases details for upcoming event
The GCA Workshop & Retreat, Many Voices, One Community, offers a lineup of speakers and topics, Sep. 22-23, 2022. This year's retreat offers two days packed full of virtual educational content and networking opportunities, as... more »
Mark Feldstein & Associates launches Protect the Homeless initiative
Did you know that an Umbrella is one of the most requested donation items at homeless shelters? To help address this need, Mark Feldstein & Associates, Inc. (MFA), a Housewares Product Development Company, has launched... more »
IMC offers three concurrent markets
International Market Centers’ (IMC) three concurrent markets — Atlanta Apparel, VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta and World of Prom & Social Occasion— drew buyers and brands across multiple categories to source Spring/Summer ‘23 styles, Aug.... more »
Myriam Barker Schneider, gift industry professional, passes away
Myriam Barker Schneider, a well-known gift industry professional and a resident New York City passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. She was a young 69 years old. Growing up, Myriam had... more »
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Holiday Shop 2024 has debuted! 🎃🦃🎄![]()
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This special annual issue, presented by Gift Shop® Plus, covers 10 holidays throughout the year — from Valentine's Day to New Year's and everything in between. It's chock-full of products that both celebrate and elevate the occasion at hand. ![]()
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Our highly rated Christmas package spans pages 38-60, introducing you to the top colorways, décor trends and giftables for the upcoming holiday season. ![]()
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Flip to page 62 for our first-ever Halloween Hosting feature, which delves into the lavish tablescapes and spooky décor adults are incorporating into their Oct. 31 celebrations. ![]()
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Lastly, meet Jomana Siddiqui on page 72, who has introduced upscale, on-trend partyware for Muslim-American families to celebrate Ramadan and Eid through her company, modernEID.![]()
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Take a look at these features and so much more here: www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GiftShop-Plus/holiday-shop-2024/index.php#/p/1![]()
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📸 : Photo courtesy of Fiddlestix Mercantile.
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