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Urban Expositions Acquires Smoky Mountain Gift Show®

Atlanta, GA - Urban Expositions announces the acquisition of The Smoky Mountain Gift Show® held annually at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Tennessee.   Assuming all ownership and management duties from founding management company, The Smoky Mountain... more »

Less is More: One Good Chair Winners Announced at Winter Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas, NV - Two chairs took the "gold" at World Market Center Las Vegas this week, during the third annual "One Good Chair" competition, sponsored by World Market Center Las Vegas and the Sustainable... more »

Record Breaking January Market in Dallas Signals Growth

Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced the exciting results of a record breaking Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, held January 19-25. Motivated by optimistic retail buyers... more »

NYC & Company welcomes back the Winter 2011 New York International Gift Fair to New York City

New York, NY - NYC & Company, the City's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, welcomes back the Winter 2011 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) to New York City, an wholesale industry event with... more »

‘First Look’ Unveils Hottest Trends, Latest Products at Winter Las Vegas Market, Jan. 24-28, 2011

Las Vegas, NV - Winter Las Vegas Market 2011 kicked off with "First Look," a signature market event highlighting trends and top product picks for the first major total home furnishings market of the year.... more »

“Shift Happens” effort’s goal: Getting Tacomans to shop closer to home

The goal is to get Tacomans to spend more of their money closer to home, but it's the name that's getting some attention.Tacoma Shift Happens, an initiative by business alliance GoLocal, is an attempt to... more »

High Attendance Numbers and Aggressive Sales Kick off ‘a Rip-Roaring Start’ to Winter Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas, NV - Winter Las Vegas Market 2011 got off to a robust start as attendance soared and enthusiasm reigned during the first major total home furnishings market of the year January 24-28. The... more »

The January 2011 California Gift Show Is Marked by Significant Growth, Strong Sales and A-Buzz With Activity

Los Angeles, CA - The January California Gift Show® saw significant growth with more than 20,000 buyers attending the show, over 230 new exhibitors and 20 new/relocated/expanded permanent showrooms opening in time for the winter... more »