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Ambiente and Christmasworld expand global sourcing with simultaneous trade fairs
In the sourcing area of Ambiente and Christmasworld, which takes place simultaneously for the first time, trade visitors will find a unique spectrum of international producers on the largest sourcing platform outside China. By having... more »
IMC Fall Cash & Carry delivers immediate fall and holiday inventory
International Market Centers (IMC) Fall Cash & Carry event runs November 1-3 at AmericasMart Atlanta, offering retailers and designers access to immediate sourcing from 350+ gift, home and apparel showrooms and temporary exhibitors in Buildings... more »
Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year Awards celebrate top toys and games
After two years of celebrating virtually, hundreds from the toy community reunited in Dallas Sept. 20 for the much-anticipated Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration, where the top toys and games of the year... more »
MarketTime appoints Landon Metts as Vice President of Sales
MarketTime, the provider of B2B omnichannel solutions and sales enablement tools in the gift, home, and toy industries, announced that Landon Metts has joined their sales team as Vice President of Sales. A 2021 recipient... more »
Top Halloween costumes for 2022
Costumes account for the biggest area of Halloween purchases according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. Spending on kids’ and adult costumes is expected to total $2.9 billion,... more »
Halloween spending returns to pre-pandemic levels
Participation in Halloween-related activities will resume to pre-pandemic levels, with 69% of consumers planning to celebrate the holiday this year, up from 65% in 2021 and comparable to 68% in 2019, according to the National... more »
Three new directors elected to IHA board
Three new directors have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. They are: Scott Felsenthal, CEO, Whitmor, Inc.; Sal Gabbay, CEO,... more »
High Point Market Tours focus on trends, lighting and product discovery
DesignOnHPMKT by IMC offers designers and retailers real time insights on new and next at the October 22-26 High Point Market through a series of five live tours focused on lighting – led by Chris... more »
GHTA and Gift for Life launch 30 for 30 campaign to benefit World Central Kitchen
Gift for Life announced a partnership with GHTA (Gift & Home Trade Association) to host a “30 for 30” fundraising campaign during this year’s GHTA Annual Conference, September 21 -23, in Tampa, FL. All funds... more »
Comfort and creativity shape Atlanta Apparel trend report
Atlanta Apparel has released its exclusive semi-annual trend report, developed by its in-house fashion office, previewing upcoming Spring/Summer 2023 colors, prints and styles available at the upcoming October Atlanta Apparel, October 11-15 at AmericasMart Atlanta.... more »
New Waterfront Living publication rides wave of coastal style popularity
Home décor and fashion have taken a trip to the shore. The Coastal Grandmother aesthetic has been trending all summer and Gift Shop® Plus has got it... more »
IMC launches new midseason Fall Buying Event at World Market Center Las Vegas
In response to buyer and seller demand, International Market Centers (IMC) announced the launch of new mid-season, showroom-focused and appointment driven gift and lifestyle buying events to be staged semi-annually in April and October. The... more »
