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Warefo celebrates new global headquarters

Warefor, a new company that connects manufacturers of home products to targeted retailer buyers and consumers, is inaugurating its global headquarters in the greater Houston area in Brookshire, Texas in September, 2021. Warefor offers integrated... more »

Spielwarenmesse provides welfare institutions with new toys

Nuremberg-based Spielwarenmesse eG has been donating toys to welfare institutions in Franconia and the SOS Children’s Villages in Germany for more than 40 years. Around 30 pallets of cuddly toys, board games and wooden toys... more »

IMC hires Alejandra Trombetta as senior events manager – apparel

International Market Centers (IMC) has announced the re-hiring of Alejandra Trombetta, who as the new senior events manager – apparel will be responsible for creating a memorable experience for buyers at all Atlanta Apparel and Las Vegas Apparel markets. Trombetta will report to Morgan... more »

GHTA opens nominations for The Chad Corzine YGE Award

GHTA announced it is now accepting nominations for The Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive (YGE) Award. The industry lost a dear friend to many when Chad Corzine passed away in May. Chad co-founded... more »

DMC celebrates Caroline Hipple with the Academy of Achievement honor

Caroline Hipple, the president of Norwalk Furniture and industry leader for more than three decades, will receive the Academy of Achievement honor at the 32nd ARTS Awards, taking place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in... more »

OneCoast and Mud Pie celebrate 15 year partnership

For 15 years, OneCoast and Mud Pie have partnered together in a national sales and marketing relationship in the wholesale gift industry. The two companies are celebrating this accomplishment by an early extension of their... more »

Paperworld China 2021 integrates with the 2022 edition due to pandemic

Paperworld China 2021 will be integrated into its 2022 edition, which will take place May 12-14, due to the evolving pandemic situation in China in recent months. The integration of the two editions is to... more »

IMC participates in CoreGiving Day

International Market Centers (IMC) employees in Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point, NC, were proud to participate in CoreGiving Day, a nationwide volunteer effort to fight food insecurity hosted by Blackstone and 11 of its... more »