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Dallas Market Center welcomes Patty Price

Dallas Market Center announced that home décor and lighting industry veteran Patty Price has joined the company as vice president of leasing for the lighting industry. Price will be responsible for the leasing strategy and... more »

May retail sales reach near-record level

Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. May Retail Sales Overview “While May retail sales were down slightly, largely due to... more »

Tiqets offers Work from MoMA contest

Tiqets Ups the Ante in Remote Work With Work From MoMA Contest Tiqets, an online ticketing platform for museums and attractions, is turning the biggest cliché from the last year into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this... more »

NY NOW re-launches and reveals new brand identity

NY NOW has unveiled a new brand identity and plans for an enhanced on-site experience as it prepares to welcome vendors, buyers and media back in-person at the Jacob K. Javits Center on Aug. 8-11, 2021.... more »

SISTERS: Better Together book from ilootpaperie founders

ILOOTPAPERIE’s founders release book about sisterhood

Sisters certainly have their fair share of laughs and good times—along with epic fights and meltdowns. SISTERS: Better Together (Workman Publishing; On sale: July 20, 2021; $12.95) is a sweet ode to this unique, often... more »

Thinking of You Week readies up for September event

The Greeting Card Association released a statement regarding the 2021 Thinking of You Week, Sep. 20-26. Dear Greeting Card Makers! We’re gearing up for the 4th annual Thinking of You Week, which takes place September 20-26, 2021.... more »

Scars are Hot Card from Better and Company

Better and Company offers gifts and support for cancer fighters

This maker and retailer supports cancer fighters, caregivers and survivors with its products. Jessica Walker founded Better and Company, an online maker and retailer, in 2018 after her husband received a cancer diagnosis. "I noticed there were... more »

Messe Frankfurt once again offers in-person events in 2022

Messe Frankfurt will continue to stand for personal encounters and the real product experience on site. Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld will provide the consumer goods sector with the long-awaited physical trade fair experience from Jan.... more »