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Artisan Resource at NY NOW growing in 2015

With an expanded exhibit space and slate of new and returning exhibitors, the seventh semi-annual edition of Artisan Resource is scheduled for August 16-19, 2015, at New York City’sJacob K. Javits Convention Center. Presented as part... more »

Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings, Rug markets to showcase thousands of lines

The destination of choice for the global retail and design community is set to deliver a show experience unmatched in size, scale and opportunity when buyers and sellers from around the world converge to make... more »

Dallas Market Center names Babs Blair director of leasing

Dallas Market Center has named industry veteran Babs Blair director of leasing. In her new position, Blair is responsible for overseeing the growing Dallas Temp Show categories of Furniture, Home and Luxury Home.“Babs brings extensive... more »

ASTRA Marketplace & Academy to feature 89 toy manufacturers

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced Monday, April 6, that 89 toy manufacturers will participate for the first time at its record-breaking exhibit hall at ASTRA’s upcoming Marketplace & Academy. The exhibit hall... more »

AmericasMart creates apparel advisory board to guide, advance shows

AmericasMart Atlanta taps the insights and expertise of wholesale and retail fashion, accessories and children’s industry leaders with the establishment of the Atlanta Apparel Advisory Board, which is charged with guiding the direction and advancement... more »

Leggett & Platt nearly tripling space at upcoming High Point Market

Bedding accessory company Fashion Bed Group, part of Leggett & Platt, is nearly tripling the size of its exhibit space at High Point Market this spring, showcasing a complete line of bedding accessory products across more... more »

Urban Expositions adds to Philadelphia Gift Show team

Urban Expositions has announced a series of staff appointments and promotions related to its semi-annual Philadelphia Gift Show. Marilyn Anderson, former Philadelphia Gift Show executive director, has been promoted to the newly created position of... more »

Industry leader Kacic joins AmericasMart as executive VP for retail services operations

George Kacic will join AmericasMart Atlanta as Executive Vice President responsible for retail services operations, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., vice chairman, president and chief operating officer of AmericasMart parent company AMC, Inc.Kacic’s appointment... more »