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The Knot’s study reveals a potential wedding boom in 2022

During the second year of weddings amidst the global pandemic, 2022 is set to host the most weddings in recent history, 2.6 million*, as couples and wedding professionals continue to adapt by prioritizing health and... more »

MHS Licensing & Consulting introduces new logo

MHS Licensing & Consulting is introducing an updated look with a new logo as well as the launch of its new and improved website later this summer. “The ever-changing market, now moving at warp speed,... more »

Atlanta Market and GC Buying Group partner for Summer 2022 Market

Leading culinary buying group GC will have a major presence at the Summer 2022 Atlanta Market with its 300+ retail members invited to participate in a new Summer Series with educational programming and an exclusive... more »

WTHRA celebrates 2022 Hall of Fame inductees

Western Toy & Hobby Representative Association (WTHRA) will kick off its next ToyFest during the week of March 7, 2022. Toy industry veterans will be inducted into the WTHRA Hall of Fame and one toy... more »

Temps at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market to be expanded for June show

The first market of the summer season will include an expanded and reimagined Temp show, Dallas Market Center announced. The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, June 22-25, will be the largest in more... more »

Las Vegas Apparel posts gains for semi-annual edition

Las Vegas Apparel more than doubled both exhibitor and buyer numbers at its second semi-annual edition, Feb. 12-14, at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, surpassing expectations and continuing the upward trajectory of... more »

Retail sales show strong gains in January

Retail sales powered through COVID-19’s omicron variant, inflation and other challenges to post strong increases in January, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “January’s numbers show that 2022 is starting very strong for consumers and... more »

Spring Market in Atlanta to feature cross-category shopping and in-person education

International Market Centers (IMC’s) Spring Market will feature its largest-ever collection of gift and home showrooms with new partnerships creating synergistic cross-category shopping opportunities, as well as full roster of in-person education, March 2–4 at... more »