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DMC’s June Total Home & Gift Market experiences biggest summer show in years

A surge of enthusiastic buyers from across the country arrived early in Dallas for the first show of the summer season, Total Home & Gift Market, driving record attendance including a historic number of new... more »

NRF says retailers’ uncertainty transforms into recovery

As retailers head into the second half of 2021, the “great uncertainty” that clouded the nation’s economic outlook earlier in the year has transformed into evidence of an unprecedented recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, National... more »

Influencers showcase summer 2021 Atlanta Market finds

Five home décor and lifestyle influencers – with a combined 570,000+ followers – will share their favorite highlights and discoveries from the Summer 2021 Atlanta Market. Valerie Darden of Stafford, Virginia; Brittany Hayes of Monroe,... more »

Hallmark introduces a new way to send greeting cards

Hallmark Cards, Inc. is launching a new innovation that makes it easier than ever to send a physical Hallmark greeting card. Sign & Send, a new service now available on Hallmark.com, allows users to have their... more »

Retail professionals say tech product launches accelerated during pandemic

Approximately 58% of retail professionals say the pandemic accelerated new technology-related product launches at their company, according to the new report, Using Retail Tech Innovation to Enhance the Customer Experience, released by global market research company... more »

DMC honors Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Award winners

Dallas Market Center has announced the winners of the Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards. The ceremony was held in the World Trade Center during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. The Gourmet Gold Specialty... more »

New book features wisdom learned from legendary Betty White

Throughout her life, Betty White has been seen as a beacon of good humor, straight-talk, kindness, compassion and grit. With a television career spanning more than 80 years (the longest on record), she is one... more »

Lolita licenses Merritt International to develop new lines of drinkware and tableware

Today, Designs by Lolita, Inc. (Lolita) announced it has licensed Merritt International (Merritt) to develop new lines of acrylic, melamine and shatterproof drinkware and tableware for the brand. “I am thrilled to establish this partnership... more »