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April Las Vegas Market showcases 200+ temporary exhibits

Las Vegas Market announced that its temporary exhibits will return with a showcase 200+ new and established gift and home décor resources in the brand-new Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas (WMCLV) for the... more »

Atlanta Apparel shifts August dates

Atlanta Apparel announced that the VOW | New World of Bridal market previously scheduled for September 2021 will shift to August and co-locate with the annual World of Prom & Social Occasion at AmericasMart Atlanta,... more »

Gift Shop Road Trip: Heritage House of Crystal River, Florida

Gift Shop is on the road again, this time visiting Crystal River, Florida on the gulf coast of the sunshine state. Famous for beautiful spring-fed rivers and the manatee population, this cozy tourist town has... more »

Las Vegas Market offers two FIRST LOOK trends programs

Las Vegas Market announced that its proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program will present four design and color themes –  Color Class, Pattern Primer, Remote Control and Summertime – during two image-rich, 45-minute webinars, Mar. 24-31.... more »

Atlanta Apparel’s April market details latest trends

Atlanta Apparel’s April 2021 market, April 13-17, 2021 is a destination for retailers to discover and source Autumn/Winter 2021 trends in person this spring, with 2,500+ lines — in both permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits,... more »

Retailers express concern over OSHA emergency regulation

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expressed concern about a possible Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary standard regarding COVID-19. NRF urged OSHA to continue to issue industry-specific guidance concerning COVID-19. “Over the past... more »

IMC’s AmericasMart Atlanta returns to pre-pandemic attendance

International Market Centers (IMC) continues its positive market momentum with a return to pre-pandemic attendance levels at its Spring Market, Mar. 1-5, 2021 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The successful market marks a new milestone in IMC’s post-COVID-19... more »

Denver Mart closes after 56 years

The Denver Mart hosted the final Rocky Mountain Gift Show at the current Denver Mart, Feb. 24-28. There were 176 Exhibitors with over 1500 lines represented at the market over the past week. Multiple new... more »