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SURTEX 2023 returns to NYC as standalone event
Commercial art and surface design show SURTEX is set to return to New York City as a standalone event May 9-10, according to Emerald Holding. Previously hosted together with Emerald’s NY NOW, the redesigned SURTEX... more »
What do YOU want? Gift Shop® Plus wants to know.
One of the most important keys to business is knowing your audience. Here at Gift Shop® Plus, we are continually researching the industry in order to provide the latest trends and information retailers need to... more »
Avanti Press to distribute NIQUEA.D in North America
Brand creator and creative visionary Dominique Schurman's NIQUEA.D lifestyle brand of greeting cards and stationery will be exclusively distributed to the North American retail trade by greeting card publisher Avanti Press in cooperation with Schurman's... more »
The Gerson Companies acquires Park Hill Collection
The Gerson Companies, a seasonal and everyday home décor design and distribution company, acquired the assets of Park Hill Collection, a product design and import company of home décor, furnishings, candles and seasonal products based... more »
IMC makes changes to executive, senior leadership teams
International Market Centers (IMC) made changes to its executive and senior leadership teams, with Dorothy Belshaw promoted into the new role of executive vice president and chief growth officer, and longtime IMC employees Karen Olson,... more »
Retailers reflect on Las Vegas Apparel
The fourth semi-annual edition of Las Vegas Apparel kicked off Las Vegas Fashion Week Feb. 12-15 at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las Vegas Apparel offers a unique opportunity for buyers to... more »
Spring 2023 High Point Market to feature updated resources, programming
International Market Centers (IMC) updated its resources and programming for Spring 2023 High Point Market as it presents more than 1,000 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits showing new furniture, décor, lighting, rugs and more. According... more »
Las Vegas Design Center to host 2 events this March
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) will two sessions in March: a social media photography First Friday session and a student career day. “We are excited to resume LVDC programming in March, engaging both current and... more »
Greeting Card Association names 2023 Louie Awards finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) named finalists from the industry’s 34th Annual Louie Awards competition. This year’s contest saw 1,016 greeting cards entered from 163 companies in 51 categories; overall, entries were up 62% over... more »
Earthquake relief campaign launched by Gift for Life
The death toll in Turkey and Syria rose to eight in a new and powerful earthquake that struck two weeks after a devastating temblor killed nearly 45,000 people, authorities and media said Tuesday. The Feb.... more »
Shoppe Object Winter 2023 draws record attendance
Shoppe Object took place Feb. 5-7 on Manhattan’s Lower East Side at Pier 36. According to show executives, the event featured a larger footprint than before, a bigger brand count, a sold-out floor and record-breaking... more »
Paperworld India & Corporate Gift Show 2023 nearly here
Messe Frankfurt India Trade Fairs India Pvt will host Paperworld India and Corporate Gifts Show 2023 in Mumbai on Feb. 23-25. Bringing together more than 200 exhibitors and 500 brands, the co-located trade fairs will... more »
