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LVDC April ‘First Friday’ addresses floral designs for spring
Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) April “First Friday” event will feature a hands-on, instructional floral design class, “Tulips and Tea with LVDC and Global Views,” Friday, April 7, at 10 a.m PT. “April is the... more »
Heart on Main Street raising funds for tornado-impacted retailers
Heart on Main Street, a nonprofit dedicated to helping retailers, is raising money to help retailers negatively impacted by the recent severe storms and tornadoes in the Southeast. “The storms were devastating, and we know... more »
NRF: 2023 retail sales to grow 4% to 6%
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted that retail sales will grow between 4% and 6% in 2023. In total, NRF projects that retail sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year. “In... more »
20 educational programs on tap for High Point Market
International Market Centers (IMC) presents 20 interactive "DesignOnHPMKT by IMC" tours, seminars, webinars and gatherings during the April 22-26 High Point Market. The free programming – covering trends, product discovery, business education and more –... more »
Gift for Life to host fundraising event in April 2023
Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team will hold its “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event on Friday, April 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Eichholtz Showroom in High Point, North Carolina. All proceeds will... more »
Atlanta Market to offer category debut and more in summer 2023
The summer 2023 edition of Atlanta Market is slated to offer expanded discovery opportunities, a new handmade category debut and fresh product from more than 6,000 lines, plus a full roster of education and celebrations,... more »
GSMA introduces summer 2023 show event dates
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) released the upcoming dates for its summer 2023 show events. The Top Retailers Panel at Dallas Total Home & Gift will take place Thursday, June 22, at 6 p.m.... more »
9 ‘Market Pros’ to take over Instagram at High Point Market
Nine design and media tastemakers will showcase the best of International Market Centers’ (IMC) High Point destinations as “Market Pros” taking over the DesignOnHPMKT by IMC Instagram account (@DesignOnHPMKT) during the April 22-26 High Point... more »
Atlanta Apparel forecasts autumn/winter 2023 fashion trends
International Market Centers' (IMC) in-house fashion office released the Autumn/Winter ‘23 Trend Report, previewing colors, prints and styles retailers can expect to see while sourcing at the season break market, March 28–April 1, at AmericasMart... more »
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair opens in April 2023
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), five lifestyle product shows are set to return April 19-22 to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). In addition, the HKTDC’s online smart business... more »
Rezip Co debuts reusable storage bags line
Rezip Co, a designer of thoughtful products to help consumers live a simpler, greener lifestyle, expanded its (re)zip reusable storage bags line. The line expansion marks the start of Rezip Co’s brand evolution, which includes... more »
Gift for Life welcomes new board leadership
Gift for Life, a national charitable organization in the gift, stationery and home décor industries, named new leadership for its board of directors, with Ari Lowenstein of Emergent Workshop serving as chair through 2025. Along... more »
