events

ToyFest West moves ahead with in-person show

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) Board of Directors met Thursday, January 20 and voted to move forward with ToyFest West, which will be held March 9-11, 2022. “There are many things to... more »

Shedd Aquarium partners with publisher to create a book on its famous penguins

Shedd Aquarium announced it will offer a new illustrated picture book in partnership with Tommy Nelson, the children’s division of Thomas Nelson Publishers. Edward and Annie: A Penguin Adventure illustrates the penguin field trips that went... more »

Las Vegas Apparel prepares for its second edition 

Las Vegas Apparel’s second edition will expand to showcase 50 brands – over twice as many as its inaugural event – and growing numbers of events, amenities and resources, Feb. 12-15, 2022, at the Expo... more »

Spielwarenmesse offers a new virtual platform Feb. 2-6

Spielwarenmesse Digital brings together the worldwide industry, virtually, Feb. 2-6. The new platform offers a live programs, a wide range of communication tools and an overview of trends and innovations. Registration for visitors to Spielwarenmesse... more »

Las Vegas Market names Winter 2022 Market Snapshot finalists

Las Vegas Market has named 47 furniture, home décor and gift brands as finalists of the Winter 2022 Market Snapshot, International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home... more »

Gift Shop Plus recaps favorites from Atlanta Market

Atlanta Market was buzzing with optimism and urgency. Exhibitors and buyers were glad to be there and wanted to make the most of their time together. Order writing seemed to be fast and furious as... more »

Toysmith hosts virtual event in February

Toysmith will stream its first annual Joy Fair, a virtual trade show event, Feb. 7-10 at 12:00 p.m. EST each day. Toysmith is a toy and gift distributor in the U.S. Joy Fair provides retail... more »

Spielwarenmesse cancels physical show, offers digital platform

The toy industry has been looking forward to the industry's toy event for the sector at the beginning of February. The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days, however, and the resultant increasing... more »