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IMC changes dates of Las Vegas Market Winter and Summer 2021 editions
Capitalizing on a recent shift in timing of home furnishings industry markets, and in concert with ongoing travel and government restrictions in the western United States, International Market Centers (IMC) has rescheduled the winter and... more »
Sullivans partners with Vance Kitira Candles
SULLIVAN, INC., an industry designer and distributor of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware and seasonal holiday decorations, announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for the Vance Kitira line of real flame candles. For over... more »
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market presents hundreds of temps
Dallas Market Center, a lifestyle marketplace for retailers and interior designers, announced that hundreds of temporary exhibitors will be showcased across its marketplace in four distinct neighborhoods during the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market.... more »
Roadrunners LLC acquires Joanne & Company
Roadrunners LLC, a sales agency representing major industry brands within the specialty retail sector, is announced its acquisition of Joanne & Company and its showroom in the Las Vegas Market Center. The Roadrunners expansion means... more »
IMC_di prepares for the JuniperMarket launch
In preparation for the 2021 launch of JuniperMarket, a new B2B e-commerce marketplace for the gift, home and apparel industries, IMC_di (International Market Centers’ Digital Innovations division) will host a series of activities for buyers... more »
Pantone reveals Color(s) of the Year 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating
Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, as the Pantone® Color of the Year... more »
Imports remain strong after setting new records this holiday season
Imports remain strong after setting new records this fall as retailers stocked up both stores and warehouses for the holiday season and met new demands for quick delivery of online orders, according to the monthly... more »
Faire releases details on its 2021 Virtual Winter Market
Faire announced that it will host a 2021 Virtual Winter Market, which will be held from Feb. 1-3, 2021. This event will be the second virtual market Faire has hosted, the first was the successful... more »
IMC realigns its brand marketing team
To support the continued growth of its physical and digital marketplaces, International Market Centers (IMC) announced a realignment of its brand marketing team through which two senior staffers assume new and expanded responsibilities. Effective immediately,... more »
Gift Shop takes a road trip to Laurel, Mississippi
Our editor is on the road this fall and winter and stopping at lots of small retailers along the way. The first stop is Laurel, Mississippi. Get an up-close look at the great display and... more »
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.
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