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June 29, 2021
DMC honors Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Award winners

Dallas Market Center has announced the winners of the Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards. The ceremony was held in the World Trade Center during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. The Gourmet Gold Specialty... more »

June 28, 2021
Lolita licenses Merritt International to develop new lines of drinkware and tableware

Today, Designs by Lolita, Inc. (Lolita) announced it has licensed Merritt International (Merritt) to develop new lines of acrylic, melamine and shatterproof drinkware and tableware for the brand. “I am thrilled to establish this partnership... more »

June 28, 2021
HEARTS Awards honor heroes of the pandemic

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, honored twelve heroes of the pandemic at the HEARTS Awards, which took place Friday, June 26 in Dallas during the summer edition of Total Home... more »

June 25, 2021
Share Your Story: Aquabun

A maker who creates original paintings, gifts, jewelry and more. Liana Stadelmann, founder of Aquabun, is a watercolor artist who specializes in original fantasy animal paintings. Stadelmann has been drawing since she was three years... more »

June 24, 2021
In-person events, celebrations and new amenities return to Atlanta Market

International Market Centers (IMC) announced the much anticipated return of in-person events and celebrations with a schedule of industry parties, culinary demonstrations and expanded amenities set for the July 13-19, 2021 staging at AmericasMart Atlanta.... more »

June 24, 2021
Attendance up 25% at first show of the summer, Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas

The first show of the summer season has opened with record-setting attendance as retail decision makers from across the country attend Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas. Attendees are placing deep orders to fill... more »

June 21, 2021
Atlanta Market sponsors GCA Louie Awards

For the second consecutive year, Atlanta Market is sponsoring the Greeting Card Association's (GCA) LOUIE Awards, honoring the best cards of the year, with winners and finalists showcased in a special LOUIE Awards Display at AmericasMart during the Summer Atlanta... more »

June 17, 2021
Faire releases dates for its July virtual buying event

Faire has announced that Faire Summer Market, the second annual virtual trade show, is returning July 27-29, 2021. But, this year, it will also be open to retailers across Europe. "Following on Faire’s successful launch... more »

June 17, 2021
May retail sales reach near-record level

Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. May Retail Sales Overview “While May retail sales were down slightly, largely due to... more »

June 15, 2021
World of Toys Pavilion premieres at Toy Fair New York

Whether it’s Hong Kong, India or Russia – the World of Toys Program by Spielwarenmesse eG gives manufacturers access to international toy markets. In 2022, the popular format will arrive in the U.S., appearing at... more »

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