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EPCH reveals details for upcoming IHGF Delhi Fair
IHGF Delhi Fair Spring 2023, organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), India, will be held March 15-19, 2023. The show will be at full capacity, which EPCH attributes to exemplary growth in... more »
WTHRA Hall of Fame inductees to be honored at ToyFest 2023
The ToyFest Gala 2023 will see the induction of three members of the Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) Hall of Fame: Lorraine Bozeman, Carol Knight and Mark Parsons. The gala takes place at... more »
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market to host record number of exhibitors
The January Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market will break records for the number of exhibiting companies, including new exhibitors across the marketplace and the debut of THE GOODS by Brand Assembly, according to Dallas Market... more »
Atlanta Apparel highlights spring/summer categories
Atlanta Apparel is highlighting spring/summer 2023 categories along with a full schedule of events and amenities and a new, optimized calendar for temporary exhibits, according to International Market Centers (IMC). Atlanta Apparel’s first market of... more »
Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits grow in winter 2023
Las Vegas Market expanded its gift and home temporary exhibits for winter 2023, filling the Expo at World Market Center with 300-plus exhibitors Jan. 29 – Feb. 1, 2023. Driving growth is 50-plus new exhibitors,... more »
Savannah Bee Company partners with Ivystone Group
Savannah Bee Company partnered with the Ivystone Group to become a national vendor. Previously, Savannah Bee Company partnered with Ivystone Group for only the Northeast region. With this expansion, Savannah Bee Company will have a... more »
Home & design highlights revealed for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
The upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will showcase new brands and collections, antiques and artisan items, special exhibits and design tastemaker appearances during the seven-day trade event. The market takes place Jan. 4-10,... more »
GDP growth slows, but consumer spending remains positive
Gross domestic product isn’t likely to grow as much in the final months of 2022 as it did in the third quarter, but consumer spending should remain strong even though its rapid pace is continuing... more »
Pantone debuts 2023 Color of the Year
Pantone Color Institute named Viva Magenta its 2023 Color of the Year. According to Pantone, Viva Magenta... more »
ASTRA to host first-ever “Toy Boat” networking event
In February 2023, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) will host the first-ever “Toy Boat” industry networking event on a four-day cruise. With the goal of expanding awareness and building relationships, ASTRA welcomes national... more »
OneCoast partners with Patina Vie Bespoke
OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, established a long-term partnership with Patina Vie, representing the Patina Vie Bespoke brand, effective Dec. 1. Patina Vie... more »
Toy Association provides update on West Coast port labor negotiations
The Toy Association alerted members that West Coast longshore labor negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are unlikely to be resolved this year. The talks are currently... more »
