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December 30, 2025
Sparkle All Day on 17: Showrooms collaborate for all-day celebration at Atlanta Market

Building on the success of a standout summer market collaboration, leading showrooms on the 17th floor of Building 2 at AmericasMart Atlanta are coming together once again for Sparkle All Day on 17: Sip, Snack,... more »

December 29, 2025
Papersalt expands its U.S.-made gift offering with Sticker Salt

In January 2026, Papersalt will debut an expansion to its gift and stationery offering with the catalog, Sticker Salt. For the past 15 years, Papersalt has built... more »

December 29, 2025
Transpac Brands announces new 2026 freight rates

Transpac Brands shared details on its 2026 freight rates, following the company’s relocation of operations and shipping to Virginia. This strategic move positions Transpac closer to its parent company, C&F Enterprises, and brings the company... more »

December 29, 2025
Las Vegas Market showcases leasing updates, trend-forward resources for Winter 2026

Las Vegas Market, the premier wholesale home furnishings and gift marketplace in the western United States, is set to welcome retailers and designers from across the country and the world with a dynamic lineup of... more »

December 19, 2025
Ragon House celebrates 30 years of classic home and holiday goods

Ragon House, a leading wholesale provider of classic home and holiday décor, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. What began as a small, hand-crafted operation in... more »

December 18, 2025
Abbott joins forces with Harper Group for U.S. sales expansion in the Midwest, Southeast

Abbott, a trusted name in wholesale home décor and giftware for over 75 years, announced a new partnership with Harper Group, one of the leading sales rep agencies in the U.S. This partnership will focus... more »

December 18, 2025
Gift for Life to host “Party With a Purpose” Atlanta Market fundraiser

Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team is once again hosting its successful “Party With a Purpose” fundraising event for World Central Kitchen during the winter Atlanta Market. The non-profit board, made up of volunteers... more »

December 18, 2025
Leasing, expanded resources announced for Winter 2026 Atlanta Market

The nation’s largest wholesale gift and home marketplace is kicking off the new year with expanded sourcing opportunities at Winter 2026 Atlanta Market, Jan. 13–19, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta. With new showrooms, strategic relocations, and... more »

December 17, 2025
Great Lakes Gift Show to host industry professional and retail expert Bob Negen

Great Lakes Promotions is set to launch its second Great Lakes Gift Show on March 3-5, 2026, at the Kalamazoo Convention Center located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Great Lakes... more »

December 16, 2025
AmericasMart Atlanta 18th Floor unites for “Shop the Top” event

The vendors and sales agencies on the 18th Floor of Building Two at AmericasMart Atlanta have joined forces to celebrate the resurgence of premier brands and renewed energy on the top floor with a dynamic... more »

December 15, 2025
SANTORO closes a milestone year filled with awards, anniversaries, innovation and global momentum

SANTORO ends 2025 with a full slate of achievements that reflect a landmark year for the company’s creative legacy. From major anniversaries to global releases, industry accolades and international showcases, the company’s four-decade journey reached... more »

December 15, 2025
NRF: Record 159 million consumers expected to shop on Super Saturday

An estimated 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from... more »

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