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Carrie Kohs of pucciManuli, a children’s store in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, had heard about a dance performance based on the kids’ book “What Do You Do With an Idea?” being staged in Philadelphia. She figured she... more »

ASTRA 2019 Marketplace & Academy features new Play from Day One zone

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) said its new Play from Day One zone at this year’s Marketplace & Academy will showcase products that support play across the lifespan starting at birth and moving... more »

Las Vegas Market opens submissions for First Look program

Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary First Looktrend program at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28 – Aug. 1, 2019. All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited to submit... more »

Philadelphia Gift Show expands, rebrands and relocates

Returning July 21 through 24, 2019 to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Gift Show is bringing its popular Markers' Market booths together with the Artisan Alley tabletop displays and rebranding the... more »

Las Vegas Market partners with American Institute of Floral Designers

Las Vegas Market is partnering with the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) to host a one-day event that connects market vendors with buyers and designers in the floral industry. The event will take place... more »

Summer of Love comes to LA Mart

{Sponsored} With the unique, artist-driven products buyers know they can find at LA Mart continuing to fill showrooms, buyers can trust that their trip to this year’s Summer Market will bring not only the products their... more »

Housewares Charity Foundation raises $1.8 million at annual gala

The housewares industry came together to raise $1.8 million during the 2019 Housewares Cares Charity Gala presented by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) on Monday, March 4. Proceeds from the event, held at Chicago’s Navy... more »

Atlanta Apparel Market showcases new resources for autumn and winter trends

Atlanta Apparel Market marks the Southeast’s debut of Autumn/Winter 2019 fashion with new and expanded resources, trend presentations and a host of inspirational market moments including runway shows, panel discussions and celebrity appearances. The April... more »