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Urban Expositions names Jim Walker show director for LAMKT

Urban Expositions has named Jim Walker Show Director for LAMKT. In his new role, Walker will oversee and direct the newly expanded show team for the semi-annual LAMKT at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  He... more »

Nearly sold-out Discover Design becomes new expo for 2016 International Home + Housewares Show

Design-focused exhibitors from all show categories will fill the new Discover Design Expo at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show, March 5-8 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Previously a category in the Dine + Décor... more »

The Grommet Wholesale adds Urban Expositions’ Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, Boston shows to its 2016 trade show schedule

Further strengthening its offerings to retailers seeking unique, innovative resources, Urban Expositions will welcome product launch site The Grommet to a number of its 2016 regional gift shows to showcase The Grommet Wholesale Platform, a... more »

Smoky Mountain Gift Show celebrates 50th anniversary edition with quality buyers, new resources and networking events

Tracking ahead of the 2014 edition, the Smoky Mountain Gift Show celebrated its 50th anniversary in style with reports of quality buyer traffic, a record number of first time exhibitors along with fun networking events... more »

SF Market announces seminar schedule for January 2016 edition

As a leading west coast marketplace for emerging design trends and breaking new product intros, SF Market returns Jan. 8-11, 2016 to Moscone Center's North Hall with a comprehensive educational schedule for attending retailers.  From... more »

Toy Industry unveils finalists for 2016 Toy of the Year Awards

The Toy Industry Association (TIA) kicked off the holiday shopping season by announcing the 84 finalists for the prestigious 2016 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY), also known as the Oscars of the toy industry.... more »

Boston Gift Show highlights New England’s newest products

Custom-tailored to the local and tourist New England retail market, the Boston Gift Show returns to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center April 2-5, 2016 with a versatile selection of brand new designs, including giftware,... more »

Windy City Gift Show announces seminar lineup for Winter 2016 edition

To arm Midwest retailers with the tools and strategies they need to succeed in today's ever-changing retail climate, Urban Expositions will offer a full roster of free educational seminars during the fifth edition of Windy City Gift... more »