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Mud Pie president to retire, successor named
Mud Pie's longtime president, Fred Pannek, will retire after nearly 20 years of service. Pannek's retirement will take place after the summer markets have concluded, and he will stay... more »
Design Influencers Conference heading to Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center and Esteem Media have announced a pop-up Design Influencers Conference to be held at Dallas Market Center on Nov. 7. The debut event in Dallas will offer attendees an opportunity to participate... more »
‘Market Pros’ share Las Vegas Market tips and trends
Seven "Market Pros" — industry designers, influencers and tastemakers — are sharing favorite finds and market highlights in a social media takeover during Las Vegas Market, July 30-Aug. 3 at World Market Center Las Vegas.... more »
Postage increases prompt industry action
The United States Postal Service (USPS) increased stamp prices again on July 9, representing the third stamp price hike in a year and an unprecedented pace and magnitude of postage increases, according to the Greeting... more »
Back-to-school shopping to reach record levels in 2023
Consumers are expected to spend record amounts for both back-to-school and back-to-college shopping this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Back-to-school spending... more »
Summer 2023 Market Snapshot winners named at Atlanta Market
From 40 finalists, Atlanta Market buyers have selected four products as “People’s Choice” award winners in the Summer 2023 Market Snapshot. The four winning products will be featured at Atlanta Market, running through July 17... more »
Transpac adds senior product manager
Transpac, a seasonal and everyday gift and home décor company, hired Marsha Nicholson as senior product manager. Nicholson is a seasoned product developer with more than 14 years in the gift and home décor space,... more »
June 2023 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market welcomed buyers from across US
The June 2023 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market experienced steady order-writing among its thousands of exhibitors, including dozens of new and expanding permanent showrooms as well as hundreds of first-time participants in the Temps... more »
Dallas Market Center adds exec for new business
Industry veteran Nancy Barlar has joined Dallas Market Center as senior executive director of new business. Barlar will be responsible for identifying and welcoming new gift and home décor brands to The Temps at Total... more »
Las Vegas Apparel adds resources to Las Vegas Fashion Week
Las Vegas Apparel will bring more brands, events and connections to Las Vegas Fashion Week this August, with one full day to source young contemporary, immediates, accessories, resort and gift lines before additional fashion week... more »
Messe Frankfurt unveils future growth plans
Messe Frankfurt has grown more quickly than anticipated and now expects a further increase in sales for the current financial year, according to the company. About 340 events are being held under the Messe Frankfurt... more »
Atlanta Market names Summer 2023 Market Snapshot finalists
“People’s Choice” voting is open through July 10 for the Summer 2023 Atlanta Market edition of Market Snapshot, a showcase of new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift exhibitors. Buyers are invited... more »
