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Mud Pie president to retire, successor named

Mud Pie's longtime president, Fred Pannek, will retire after nearly 20 years of service. Pannek's retirement will take place after the summer markets have concluded, and he will stay... more »

Design Influencers Conference heading to Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center and Esteem Media have announced a pop-up Design Influencers Conference to be held at Dallas Market Center on Nov. 7. The debut event in Dallas will offer attendees an opportunity to participate... more »
Summer 2023 Atlanta Market. Photo by Carly McFadden.

Editor’s picks: Atlanta Market laden with new, shopworthy finds

Buyers worldwide gathered in the Peach State for Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta. The summer 2023 edition took place July 11-17 and featured fresh product from more than 6,000 lines across AmericasMart's three buildings, plus a... more »

‘Market Pros’ share Las Vegas Market tips and trends

Seven "Market Pros" — industry designers, influencers and tastemakers — are sharing favorite finds and market highlights in a social media takeover during Las Vegas Market, July 30-Aug. 3 at World Market Center Las Vegas.... more »

Summer 2023 Market Snapshot winners named at Atlanta Market

From 40 finalists, Atlanta Market buyers have selected four products as “People’s Choice” award winners in the Summer 2023 Market Snapshot. The four winning products will be featured at Atlanta Market, running through July 17... more »

Transpac adds senior product manager

Transpac, a seasonal and everyday gift and home décor company, hired Marsha Nicholson as senior product manager. Nicholson is a seasoned product developer with more than 14 years in the gift and home décor space,... more »

June 2023 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market welcomed buyers from across US

The June 2023 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market experienced steady order-writing among its thousands of exhibitors, including dozens of new and expanding permanent showrooms as well as hundreds of first-time participants in the Temps... more »

Las Vegas Apparel adds resources to Las Vegas Fashion Week

Las Vegas Apparel will bring more brands, events and connections to Las Vegas Fashion Week this August, with one full day to source young contemporary, immediates, accessories, resort and gift lines before additional fashion week... more »

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