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January 20, 2026
C&F Enterprises celebrates 50 years of ‘making it happen’

C&F Enterprises officially kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration at the Winter 2026... more »

January 16, 2026
Atlanta Market reveals Best Booth winners for Winter 2026

Atlanta Market announced six temporary exhibitors as recipients of the Best Booth Awards, recognizing excellence in merchandising and visual presentation, with Blue Stallion Farm earning the distinguished Best of Show honor. The Winter 2026 temporary exhibits are... more »

January 14, 2026
Heart on Main Street receives HEARTS Award at 2026 ARTS Awards

Heart on Main Street received the HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS Awards, presented Friday evening, Jan. 9, in Dallas. Heart on Main Street receives HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS... more »

January 12, 2026
Dallas Market Center cites record attendance for January market

Dallas Market Center announced its Total Home & Gift Market is one of the best attended January show in multiple years, with several days remaining for the market. Photo courtesy of... more »

January 12, 2026
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s December data shows strong holiday season spending

Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) forecast for record spending, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by... more »

January 12, 2026
NRF: Import cargo volume expected to remain down year-over-year until spring

Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the... more »

January 12, 2026
Driscoll Design introduces newest curated collection

Driscoll Design announced the launch of its newest, thoughtfully curated collection of greeting cards, gift wrap, and gift bags — designed to always bring a fresh... more »

January 8, 2026
Transpac Brands unveils thousands of new products at January markets

Transpac Brands introduced an expansive lineup of thousands of new products debuting this January Market season across Dallas, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. The new launches... more »

January 7, 2026
The Whitehurst Co. unveils 2026 holiday collection created by Eddie Ross

The Whitehurst Co., a leader in holiday décor and collectibles, announced the 2026 launch of its newest product line. Debuting at Atlanta AmericasMart, lifestyle expert,... more »

January 7, 2026
Atlanta Market returns as a hub for community and commerce

As the industry prepares for the Winter 2026 edition of Atlanta Market, anticipation is building for a dynamic showcase of innovation, connection and commerce at AmericasMart Atlanta, Tuesday, Jan. 13 – Monday, Jan. 19. With... more »

January 5, 2026
nora fleming unveils January 2026 collection

nora fleming, the customizable serveware brand known for its hand-painted minis and memory-making designs, is welcoming the new year with a joyful... more »

January 5, 2026
MarketTime acquires Aleran’s RepDesk, VendorDesk platforms to expand B2B commerce capabilities

MarketTime, the leading B2B commerce platform for the gift, home and apparel industries, announced the acquisition of Aleran Software’s RepDesk and VendorDesk platforms, further strengthening its position as the most comprehensive solution for sales agencies,... more »

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