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Gift For Life/NY NOW team raises $44K during AIDS Walk NY 2023
The 19 members of Team Gift for Life/NY NOW raised $44,124 for AIDS Walk New York, finishing fourth overall in fundraising for the 38th annual event. Thousands of people convened in Central Park on Sunday,... more »
Consumers to spend record $22.9B for Father’s Day
Consumers will collectively spend a record-high $22.9 billion to celebrate Father’s Day this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Total expected spending... more »
Julie McCallum named publisher; Abby McGarry joins as editorial director
Great American Media Services has appointed Julie McCallum to retail group publisher, taking the helm of Gift Shop® Plus, Stationery Trends and Lawn & Garden Retailer. Certainly, McCallum is... more »
Sullivans Brands founder dies
Marian Sullivan, founder of gift and home décor company Sullivans Brands, has died. According to the company, Sullivan was an innovator, visionary, philanthropist and inductee into the 2021 South Dakota Hall of Fame. Her unique... more »
Casual Market Atlanta special events calendar debuts
A full calendar of education and events are will take place at the inaugural edition of Casual Market Atlanta on July 10-13 at AmericasMart Atlanta. "The debut of Casual Market Atlanta offers myriad opportunities for... more »
Summer 2023 Las Vegas Market expands furniture resources
Las Vegas Market made six showroom updates, adding three furniture brands to nearly 40,000 square feet of showroom space, for the July 30-Aug. 3 show at World Market Center Las Vegas. "IMC's commitment to enhancing... more »
Summer 2023 Atlanta Market to feature educational programs, events
Atlanta Market is slated to offer daily programming to foster market exploration, industry insights and networking opportunities during the summer 2023 edition, taking place July 11-17 at AmericasMart Atlanta. "A full slate of Atlanta Market... more »
London Stationery Show 2023 experienced exhibitor, visitor growth
The London Stationery Show, which took place May 16-17, saw a 20% increase in new exhibitors and a 12% increase in visitors, marking its highest success since its return in 2021. "This year’s show was... more »
Messe Frankfurt’s Digital Academy premieres
The new Digital Academy of the three consumer goods fairs under the umbrella of Messe Frankfurt debuted. The kick-off of the new digital event series was dedicated to the theme of sustainability. Futurologist Anabel Ternès... more »
Dallas Market Center names 2023 Light Stars
Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, a residential lighting trade event in North America, named the 2023 Light Stars honorees. These individuals will attend the June 21-24 edition of Lightovation as honored guests, and... more »
Las Vegas Market Temporary Exhibits to present new brands
Las Vegas Market's Gift and Home Temporary Exhibits have grown, with new brands accounting for 20% of the nearly 400 exhibitors to be presented at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, July 30-Aug.... more »
Dallas Market Center previews June Apparel & Accessories Show
The June Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show will feature brands, merchandise and new collections in permanent showrooms and temporaries on June 27-30. “June is the show for trending styles and fresh new collections,” said Cindy... more »
