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Abbott celebrates 75 years

Abbott, a wholesaler in the home décor and giftware industry, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. From its beginnings, this family-run business has grown to become a trusted supplier for retailers across Canada and the U.S.... more »
ABC Kids Expo

ABC Kids Expo identifies 6 top trends

ABC Kids Expo wrapped its 2024 show in Las Vegas, where thousands of new products from strollers to car seats to clothing and furniture were featured. The ABC Kids Expo team scoured the floor to... more »

Formal Markets to host Mon Cheri Academy webinars through July

Formal Markets continues its year-long educational series with Mon Cheri Academy, which include virtual, monthly sessions through July. The sessions lead up to the in-person Mon Cheri Academy at Formal Markets in Las Vegas, on... more »

Apparel, Formal Markets launch autumn/winter 2024

ANDMORE presented overlapping season-break markets — Atlanta Apparel and Formal Markets — showcasing the top autumn/winter 2024 styles across contemporary apparel, accessories, bridal, homecoming and more with intentional buying reported across the markets, which ran... more »

ToyFest 2024 concludes, unveils 2025 dates

ToyFest concluded its 11th trade show in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy and gift stores from across the U.S. attended the Las Vegas show, including stores from 48 states and 24... more »

WWIN, Las Vegas Apparel complete debut as co-located events

On the heels of another successful edition of Las Vegas Fashion Week, Women's Wear in Nevada (WWIN) and Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) celebrated the culmination of their co-located buying events at The Expo at World... more »

Spring Market brings seasonal buying to Atlanta this March

Spring Market at AmericasMart Atlanta offers buyers another opportunity to continue beginning-of-year and seasonal buying with access to Open Year-Round showrooms plus additional market-only showrooms, as well as education and networking opportunities, March 4-6. “On... more »

ToyFest 2024 kicks off in early March

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association unveiled ToyFest 2024 plans, Hall of Fame recipients and its participation at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, March 3-5. According to show executives, ToyFest 2023... more »

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