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May 24, 2022
Gift for Life/NY NOW team surpass goal for AIDS Walk NY

The Gift for Life/NY Now team, led by top individual fundraiser Matthew Katzenson and team co-chairs, Su Hilty and Caroline Kennedy, announced that the team raised $44,500+ for this year’s AIDS Walk NY, which took... more »

May 24, 2022
IMC partners with Sherwin-Williams for color trend programming

International Market Centers (IMC) has partnered with Sherwin-Williams, a global leader in paint and coatings, to present color trend programming at AmericasMart Atlanta’s Market on Wednesday, June 1, and at Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC’s)... more »

May 23, 2022
Gift Sales Manager Association hosts Fall 2022 Virtual Conference

The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) announced its Fall 2022 Virtual Conference, Oct. 11-12, 2022. New for 2022, the GSMA will be offering a Road Show during the Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas Summer Markets.... more »

May 20, 2022
Atlanta Market grows gift offerings for summer

Atlanta Market, with a large gift product offering, expands its 5,000+ brands with 32 showroom updates for the Summer 2022 edition, July 12-18, 2022 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market’s gift offerings are bigger and better... more »

May 20, 2022
Las Vegas Market offers expanded home décor and furnishings

Las Vegas Market provides an opportunity this summer for buyers to source fresh product across the home décor resources – including some 24 new, expanded and relocated showrooms and 60+ temporary exhibitors – and home... more »

May 19, 2022
NRF expects consumers to spend $20 billion on Father’s Day gifts

Consumer spending this Father’s Day is expected to total $20 billion, nearly on par with last year’s record-setting figure of $20.1 billion, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

May 18, 2022
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show offers expanded selection of brands

The June Apparel & Accessories Market will be the largest apparel and accessories trade event in Dallas since 2004, according to Dallas Market Center. Details for the June 14-17 show include new permanent showrooms and... more »

May 18, 2022
Retail sales grow in April

Consumers accustomed to inflation continued to spend in April as retail sales overcame higher prices to show both monthly and year-over-year increases, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “April retail sales demonstrate consumer strength and... more »

May 17, 2022
burton + BURTON welcomes new designer

burton + BURTON announced that Jacob McCall, AIFD, AAF, FSMD, CFD, will join the design team. McCall will also serve as an instructor at the upcoming burton + BURTON 40th anniversary celebration, Ballooniversity. [caption id="attachment_81980"... more »

May 13, 2022
DMC’s Total Home & Gift Market delivers hundreds of new brands

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, the first show of the summer, will be the largest trade event in more than ten years according to Dallas Market Center. The centrally located marketplace that is welcoming... more »

May 13, 2022
Lawn & Garden Retailer welcomes new editorial director

Great American Media Services, publisher of Lawn & Garden Retailer (L&GR), Greenhouse Product News, Gift Shop® Plus and Stationery Trends, has appointed Abby McGarry (Kleckler) to the role of editorial director of its horticulture division.... more »

May 11, 2022
DMC offers expanded temps at Total Home & Gift Market this June

Dallas Market Center has announced exclusive details regarding the debut of the expanded and reimagined Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, June 22-25. The event will be the largest in more than ten years... more »