events

GCA’s Oceans of Opportunities registration opens

Greeting Card Association (GCA) opens registration for Oceans of Opportunity, a workshop and retreat in Naples, Florida. This event is being held from September 18 through September 21, 2019, and offers multiple educational sessions for greeting... more »

Gift category expands at Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market

The gift category at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market grows with 83 new, expanded, relocated and renewed showrooms in the lead up to the July 2019 Market. The gift offerings in Atlanta... more »

Dallas Market Center transforms Total Lifestyle Market for June 2020

Dallas Market Center transforms its summer market experience to better serve the changing needs of retail. Beginning in June 2020, a Total Lifestyle Market will take place across all product categories. This annual, summer-only trade... more »

IMC expands buyer services staff and activities

International Market Centers (IMC) expands its buyer services team by focusing new and existing staff with expertise in four primary market categories – gift, home decor, furniture and apparel – and launches a new, in-house... more »

Surf Expo’s Waterfest launches the September show

A new event debuts at Surf Expo in September —  Waterfest. This is an outdoor festival experience and will kickoff the show. The event will feature music, food and 40 of the newest and best... more »

Dallas Men’s Show delivers new products to retailers

Dallas Market Center delivers new products to retailers at the Dallas Men’s Show on July 27-29, 2019. Independent retailers will have access to new showrooms and lines, returning top brands and events. The show presents... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta shares July show’s programming

AmericasMart Atlanta: The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market offers nearly 30 events and seminars, gourmet demonstrations, lounges and celebrations this July. Attendees will connect with tastemakers, trendsetters and leaders from the design, entertaining,... more »

Dallas Market Center hosts smart home panel discussion

Dallas Market Center will host a panel discussion with the grand opening of the first smart home showroom in North America, Smarter Living by Design. The panel takes place on Thursday, June 20 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.... more »