events

NSS debuts as part of the NY NOW summer market

The National Stationery Show (NSS) makes its first appearance co-locating with the NY NOW summer market, August 10-13, 2019, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. The NSS will open a day earlier, along with... more »

Dallas Market Center shares the Annual Gourmet Gold Specialty Good Awards finalists

Dallas Market Center shares the finalists of the 10th Annual Gourmet Gold Specialty Good Awards to be held during Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-25, 2019. The Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards, sponsored by Gourmet Insider magazine,... more »

Flavors of the South gourmet section comes to Smoky Mountain Gift Show

In response to demand from souvenir and resort retailers seeking new gourmet product resources, the 54th edition of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show welcomes the new “Flavors of the South” Gourmet feature to the show floor... more »

Atlanta Gourmet and Tabletop collections grow

Gourmet and tabletop offerings grow at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market with 29 brands opening new showrooms, expanding their spaces or renewing their commitments to the show in preparation for its July 2019... more »

Greeting Card Association shares 2019 LOUIE Award winners

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the winners of its 2019 “LOUIE Awards,” the International Greeting Card Awards Competition, at the 30th annual celebration on Sunday, May 19, 2019. The event was held in conjunction with... more »

Dallas Market Center presents global artisan showcase

Dallas Market Center, in partnership with the International Folk Art Alliance (IFAA), will serve as the exclusive host of the International Folk Art Market (IFAM) collection, June 19-23, during Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. The exhibit will... more »

IMC hires new chief technology officer

International Market Centers (IMC) has hired Shannon Knox, a former vice president technology for Hilton Worldwide, as its new executive vice president, chief technology officer. Beginning June 3, he will be responsible for IMC’s overall... more »

Upcoming markets provide retailers buying opportunities

Although the summer purchasing season is almost upon us, there are still opportunities to attend a spring market to procure gifts, books, journals, calendars and more. Plus a sneak peak at the kick-off to the... more »