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April 10, 2026
SWTA launches industry job board, ‘Beyond The Stockroom’ podcast

The Specialty Wholesale Talent Association (SWTA), a newly formed non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the workforce of the specialty wholesale industry, announced the launch of its centralized SWTA Job Board alongside its companion podcast, “Beyond The Stockroom.”... more »

April 10, 2026
Gift for Life announces second annual Home vs Hunger “Non-Event” Event

Gift for Life will host the second bi-annual Home vs Hunger “Non-Event” Event during High Point Market, April 25-29, offering attendees a simple, industrywide call to action: Skip a market party and donate the cost... more »

April 8, 2026
Registration opens for Summer 2026 Las Vegas Market

Registration is now open for the Summer 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market, returning July 26-30 at World Market Center Las Vegas. Building on the momentum of Winter 2026’s newly launched brand refresh, Summer Market... more »

April 8, 2026
NextGen Dallas expands showroom footprint at Dallas Market Center

The Link Companies announced the expansion of its NextGen Dallas showroom at Dallas Market Center, reinforcing its continued investment in major markets and commitment to serving independent retailers. Photo courtesy of... more »

April 6, 2026
Inc. names Farmstead 1868’s Monica Cody to its 2026 Female Founders 500 List

Farmstead 1868 announced that its founder Monica Cody has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list honoring the most dynamic women business leaders in the United States. The honor recognizes founders... more »

April 6, 2026
Leanin’ Tree appoints senior vice president of sales and marketing

Leanin’ Tree announced that Michael Strachan has joined the company’s leadership team as senior vice president of sales and marketing. Strachan brings experience leading sales and marketing initiatives across... more »

April 6, 2026
HPMA shares lineup for its Spring Market Instagram takeovers

High Point Market Authority (HPMA) names this season’s interior design influencers who will take over its official Instagram page, @highpointmarket, April 25-29. During show dates,... more »

April 6, 2026
nora fleming launches ‘creative quill’ mini to support Chicago Academy for the Arts

nora fleming, the customizable serveware brand known for its hand-painted minis and memory-making designs, announces the launch of "creative quill," a new... more »

April 6, 2026
Gift for Life welcomes 4 new board members

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led national charitable organization, announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Mellissa Robinson, Nicola Espinet, Richard B. Freeman and Courtney Noelle... more »

April 1, 2026
Gift for Life / NY NOW AIDS Walk team nears $500,000 fundraising milestone

The Gift for Life / NY NOW team will once again gather in Central Park on Sunday, May 17, for AIDS Walk New York, an annual fundraiser for Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC). The team,... more »

March 31, 2026
CoolSnowGlobes unveils CSG: New brand, new look, new size

CoolSnowGlobes, the luxury design house known for elevating the traditional snow globe into a sculptural art object, announces the launch of CSG. This new brand introduces a... more »

March 30, 2026
FarmHouse Fresh expands boozy beauty line

FarmHouse Fresh expanded its cocktail-inspired body care lineup with the launch of Blood Orange Glowrita Liquor-Infused Body Polish, which launched March 25. The long-awaited margarita-inspired exfoliator... more »

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