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Atlanta Apparel sees largest number of exhibitors and retailer attendance since 2016

Atlanta Apparel’s first 2022 market broke records for largest-ever number of exhibitors and largest retailer attendance at a February apparel market since 2016. The apparel sourcing event continued upward growth across all categories in both... more »

Gift For Life shares Fine Lines raises more than $11,000

Gift for Life announced that a January fundraiser spearheaded by Matthew Katzenson, CEO of Fine Lines sales agency and Gift For Life immediate past chair, raised $11,000+ for World Central Kitchen (WCK). “I have been... more »

IMC invites the Las Vegas design community to Designer Appreciation Wine Walk

International Market Centers (IMC) invites the Las Vegas design community to a Designer Appreciation Wine Walk, Friday, Feb. 18 – National Drink Wine Day – at the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC). The event, with... more »

IMC’s February 2022 Market Insights provides Industry Intel

International Market Centers (IMC) explores what’s next for home furnishings, gift, bedding and design its February 2022 Market Insights webinar, Industry Intel for 2022, with five thought leaders from the design, retail, publishing and business... more »

NY Tabletop Show undergoing management changes

The New York Tabletop Show, presented twice a year in April and October at 41 Madison, has announced changes after the April 2022 edition. The show will no longer be produced by 41 Madison, however,... more »

Dallas Men’s Show welcomes buyers from coast to coast

The Dallas Men’s Show, held Jan. 29-31, featured more than 700 brands and welcomed hundreds of buyers from across the country. The trade event, triple the size of previous winter editions, attracted buyers from 35... more »

Survey details where and how buyers are spending in Q1

Silk Wool and Bijoux, a jewelry and accessories company based in Philadelphia since 2009,  recently surveyed 835 of its customers, which are composed of boutiques, gift shops, farm stores, historic homes and museums. “In looking... more »

Gift Shop Plus asks retailers to share photos of creative holiday displays

Gift Shop® Plus wants to see how retailers are displaying holiday merchandise. Interior and exterior displays featuring Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, or any holiday are welcome. Photos shared may be  included in upcoming articles, either... more »