Museums and More

After six years as a primary part of the sales force with M&M Gift Shows, Heather Hoffman has been named Show Director of the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES.) "Heather has always shown a 1,000 percent dedication to the growth and success of… Full Story »

In a continued effort to effectively respond to industry feedback from buyers and exhibitors, Urban Expositions has once again changed the dates for the 2012 edition of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show. The show will now run from Nov. 7-10 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center… Full Story »

In an effort to help boost the U.S. economy and introduce retailers to companies whose products are American made, AmericasMart will unveil a Made In America category at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market Jan. 11-18, with Temporaries Jan. 13-17. The Made in… Full Story »

The 24th Annual LOUIE Awards committee has announced the judges for this year's LOUIE Awards. The panel of judges consists of 16 well-respected retailers, sales representatives, editors and members of the industry who will evaluate this year's LOUIE entries to determine the finalists and winners… Full Story »

Urban Expositions has acquired the Portland Gift & Accessories Show, San Francisco Cash & Carry Show, Seattle Cash & Carry Show and Portland Cash & Carry Show from Western Exhibitors. The latest acquisitions are part of the continued western region growth strategy for Atlanta-based Urban… Full Story »

Museums & More has announced the winners of the second annual Museums & More Awards - The Giftys. The Giftys provide the industry with a voice on the latest trends in each category. These awards recognize the best in the industry as voted on by… Full Story »

According to a National Retail Federation survey conducted by BIGresearch over the weekend, traffic and spending were up both online and in stores, reaching historic highs. According to the survey, a record 226 million shoppers visited stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from… Full Story »

The groundbreaking for the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge became a dual-purpose event in November when the city announced the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies/Souvenir Super Show (IGES/SSS) as the first booking for the 232,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility. IGES/SSS is claiming 15 days in November… Full Story »