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Final Report from Messe Frankfurt

Over 133,000 buyers from all over the world made their way to Frankfurt am Main for the biggest international consumer-goods fair from 12 to 16 February 2010. While Germany shivered in the icy grip of... more »

Taking local viral

Most people want to sidle up to Oprah. Cinda Baxter took her on."Oprah, you've got it wrong," Baxter lashed out in a blog entry that would launch a thousand e-mails and a new business venture.The... more »

Winter 2010 NYIGF Posts Double-Digit Attendance Gains

White Plains, NY — Renewed buyer optimism and positive economic indicators directly resulted in a double-digit increase in attendance and robust order-writing at the winter 2010 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).... more »

Outstanding Exhibitor Award Winners Announced at California Gift Show

Los Angeles, CA – Leading exhibitors were honored with Outstanding Exhibitor Awards at the California Gift Show® located at the Los Angeles Convention Center and the L.A. Mart, January 12-18. Winners were selected by an... more »

AmericasMart Readies for March Markets Showcase

Atlanta, GA — Building on the momentum, buying power and customer partnerships that propelled its successful January Markets, AmericasMart is poised for its next showcase: The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market and... more »

Valley cities wage friendly fight for shoppers

Southeast Valley cities are in a cordial but high-stakes battle for residents' spending money.Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe have started or intensified their "shop local" campaigns in recent months, some offering cloth bags, stickers, magnets,... more »

A successful start in Frankfurt: more visitors to the four consumer-goods fairs

Around 104,000 trade visitors from 142 countries attended the trade- fair quartet of Paperworld, Christmasworld, Beautyworld and Hair and Beauty from 30 January to 2 February 2010. This means that, despite the unpleasant weather conditions,... more »

What strategies should retailers implement to host a successful sale?

A good sale not only moves stale inventory, it injects much-needed cash flow into your business. Lauren Heamon of Fox Premier Sales Lauren Heamon of Fox Premier Sales770.237.2929FoxPremierSales.com Sale! Clearance! BOGO! Half off!These words are... more »