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The Link Companies partners with MarketTime
The Link Companies selected MarketTime as its sales enablement partner. Representing more than 100 brands, The Link Companies consist of 100-plus salespeople in seven agencies covering 31 states and the Caribbean. Since 1985, it has... more »
Market Snapshot winners named for Winter 2023 Atlanta Market
Atlanta Market participants have selected four products as “People’s Choice” winners for the Winter 2023 Market. The Green Geometric Acrylic Cocktail Pick Set by Mod Paper Lounge Company, Kew Garden Tea Caddies by Ahmad Tea... more »
Jim Shore and Enesco announce lifetime alliance
Jim Shore and Enesco are proud to announce a long-term extension of their Strategic Alliance, ensuring the unmistakable artistry of Jim Shore will be brought to consumers around the world with the unrivaled sales, customer... more »
Enesco acquired by holding company
Enesco, a worldwide gift and home décor company, has been acquired by holding company Ad Populum, LLC. The acquisition adds to Ad Populum’s growing portfolio of brands that currently includes the National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), Wizkids, Kidrobot, Rubies... more »
Gift for Life kicks off 2023 fundraising at Las Vegas Market
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charity, and International Market Centers (IMC) are kicking off 2023 fundraising at the Winter Las Vegas Market, January 28 – February 2, 2023 at World Market... more »
Shoppe Object expands for Winter 2023 edition
The Winter 2023 edition of Shoppe Object, New York’s premier trade event for curated home and gift, will take place February 5-7 at Manhattan’s Pier 36. The sold out show, with a 30% increase in... more »
Dallas Market Center names 33rd ARTS Awards recipients
Dallas Market Center and ART, a creative home furnishings network, named the recipients of the 33rd ARTS Awards. Following a judging process guided by a panel of industry experts, category winners were announced at a... more »
Winter 2023 Atlanta Market expands resources, refreshes programming
Fresh product offered by 300-plus new and expanded resources among some 2,100-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, three new product categories, 20-plus market events and celebrations and participation from 15 industry associations invites exploration at... more »
Nonprofit to provide independent retailers grants, resources
Heart on Main Street, a newly formed nonprofit, focuses on four main pillars to help independent retailers thrive: financial grants, education, mentorships and partnerships. “Independent retailers are the heart and soul of our communities,” says... more »
C.R.Gibson Signature launches 4 new collections
C.R.Gibson Signature, a wholesaler of upscale gifts and decorative products, introduced four new product collections. DIY balloon garlands The balloon garland kits are available in a range of themes such as Spring Daisies, Over the... more »
GSMA to host live show events in January
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) will host three live events at the following shows this month: Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market. On Jan. 5 at 7 a.m.,... more »
Atlanta Market opens Winter 2023 Market Snapshot voting
“People’s Choice” voting is now open for the Winter 2023 Atlanta Market edition of Market Snapshot, International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift exhibitors. Buyers... more »
