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NRF says economy experiences ongoing expansion despite uncertainty
The Federal Reserve faces “a tricky job” in addressing inflation but continuing growth in employment, wages and consumer spending make it unlikely the effort will backfire into a major setback for the economy, Jack Kleinhenz,... more »
IMC and Gift for Life partner to raise funds for crisis-related hunger relief
Gift for Life and International Market Centers have partnered to raise funds for crisis-related hunger relief through a new fundraiser, Come Together, which runs June 1- Aug. 1, 2022. The initiative, which bridges IMC’s digital... more »
OneCoast partners with C.R. Gibson Signature and The Gift Wrap Company
OneCoast, an omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, has announced a long-term partnership with Design Group Americas representing the C.R. Gibson Signature and The Gift Wrap Company brands effective June 6, 2022. Design Group Americas designs, manufactures,... more »
Hotel rates drop for Las Vegas Market this summer
Las Vegas Market hotel rates are making significant drops – some more than 50% – as registrations pick up for the July 24-28, 2022 buying event. Managed by Connections Housing, the Las Vegas Market hotel... more »
JuniperMarket presents showcase of women-owned brands
JuniperMarket will present RISE, a curated showcase of women-owned lifestyle brands making market debuts, at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market this summer. The 17 brands – all currently live and selling on JuniperMarket –... more »
Gift for Life/NY NOW team surpass goal for AIDS Walk NY
The Gift for Life/NY Now team, led by top individual fundraiser Matthew Katzenson and team co-chairs, Su Hilty and Caroline Kennedy, announced that the team raised $44,500+ for this year’s AIDS Walk NY, which took... more »
IMC partners with Sherwin-Williams for color trend programming
International Market Centers (IMC) has partnered with Sherwin-Williams, a global leader in paint and coatings, to present color trend programming at AmericasMart Atlanta’s Market on Wednesday, June 1, and at Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC’s)... more »
Gift Sales Manager Association hosts Fall 2022 Virtual Conference
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) announced its Fall 2022 Virtual Conference, Oct. 11-12, 2022. New for 2022, the GSMA will be offering a Road Show during the Dallas, Atlanta and Las Vegas Summer Markets.... more »
Atlanta Market grows gift offerings for summer
Atlanta Market, with a large gift product offering, expands its 5,000+ brands with 32 showroom updates for the Summer 2022 edition, July 12-18, 2022 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market’s gift offerings are bigger and better... more »
Las Vegas Market offers expanded home décor and furnishings
Las Vegas Market provides an opportunity this summer for buyers to source fresh product across the home décor resources – including some 24 new, expanded and relocated showrooms and 60+ temporary exhibitors – and home... more »
NRF expects consumers to spend $20 billion on Father’s Day gifts
Consumer spending this Father’s Day is expected to total $20 billion, nearly on par with last year’s record-setting figure of $20.1 billion, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show offers expanded selection of brands
The June Apparel & Accessories Market will be the largest apparel and accessories trade event in Dallas since 2004, according to Dallas Market Center. Details for the June 14-17 show include new permanent showrooms and... more »
