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NY Tabletop Show undergoing management changes
The New York Tabletop Show, presented twice a year in April and October at 41 Madison, has announced changes after the April 2022 edition. The show will no longer be produced by 41 Madison, however,... more »
Dallas Men’s Show welcomes buyers from coast to coast
The Dallas Men’s Show, held Jan. 29-31, featured more than 700 brands and welcomed hundreds of buyers from across the country. The trade event, triple the size of previous winter editions, attracted buyers from 35... more »
IMC acquires Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online
International Market Centers (IMC) announced an agreement to acquire Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Jesse James, co-founder of Shoppe Object, will join IMC as vice... more »
Survey details where and how buyers are spending in Q1
Silk Wool and Bijoux, a jewelry and accessories company based in Philadelphia since 2009, recently surveyed 835 of its customers, which are composed of boutiques, gift shops, farm stores, historic homes and museums. “In looking... more »
Gift Shop Plus asks retailers to share photos of creative holiday displays
Gift Shop® Plus wants to see how retailers are displaying holiday merchandise. Interior and exterior displays featuring Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, or any holiday are welcome. Photos shared may be included in upcoming articles, either... more »
GHTA provides details on monthly educational programs and Conference 2022
GHTA will offer two programs for members in 2022. The first is monthly webinars that will begin Feb. 15, 2022. Secondly, it announced that Conference 2022 will be held Sep. 21-23, at the Westin Tampa... more »
Messe Frankfort’s digital platforms helps retailers with emerging trends
The online platform Conzoom Solutions regularly offers new content that gives retailers resources in the form of expert tips, podcasts or videos. In March, the style agency bora.herke.palmisano will provide video contributions on Ambiente, Christmasworld... more »
VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta prepares for 2022 bridal season
As weddings and events return in full swing, International Market Centers' VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta is set to present a wealth of brands showcasing the newest in bridal and formal, April 12-14 at AmericasMart... more »
Spielwarenmesse Digital releases the ToyAward prize winners
At the opening of Spielwarenmesse Digital, this year’s ToyAward prize winners were announced. The categories included: PreSchool, SchoolKids, Teenager & Adults, Startup and Sustainability. This year there were no nominees, and now winner, in the... more »
NRF expects Valentine’s Day spending to reach $23.9 billion
Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »
IHA data on consumer values provides insights on lifestyle trends
Exclusive IHA data on consumer values; insights on shifting consumer lifestyle trends; an inside discussion about one of the industry’s fastest-growing and most influential online food and home platforms; and a revealing view into the... more »
NY NOW partners with Gift for Life to raise funds
NY NOW and Gift for Life will partner to raise funds for World Central Kitchen through the market’s Floor to Store exclusive installation (booth #2859) Feb. 6-9, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center.... more »
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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