http://stationerytrendsmagazine.com/index.php/news en aheugel@greatamericanpublish.com Copyright 2012 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:49:13 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/denver-merchandise-mart-two-shows-in-one/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/denver-merchandise-mart-two-shows-in-one/#id:16927#date:11:49 The Denver Merchandise Mart Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show will be held Aug. 23-28 in conjunction with the Denver Apparel & Accessory Market. Temporary exhibitors for the show will be open Aug. 25-27. Exhibitors for this show represent more than 4,500 manufacturers with a variety of gift, souvenir and resort products. Show official said this semi-annual show is a top destination for museum, souvenir, rustic, lodge, western and Native American products. In addition, gourmet foods, home furnishings and decorative accessories, collectibles, fine and fashion jewelry, resort apparel, linens, seasonal and holiday items, plush, books,… Museums and More Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:49 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/iges-sss-to-offer-buyers-new-incentives-and-events/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/iges-sss-to-offer-buyers-new-incentives-and-events/#id:16898#date:22:03 The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) and the Souvenir Super Show (SSS) will offer buyers and exhibitors a variety of incentives and events Nov. 6-10 at the Sevierville Events Center in Sevierville, Tenn. Show officials will offer IGES/SSS buyers the opportunity to unlock a special pirate treasure chest with special keys pre-mailed to them and offered at random at the show. The infamous "loot" inside includes cash, jewels, grub-for-two, many "promissory notes" and much more. In addition to the pirate-themed treasure hunt, show highlights include a free opening day Happy Hour with live… Museums and More Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:03 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/new-date-pattern-expanded-selection-at-smoky-mountain-gift-show/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/new-date-pattern-expanded-selection-at-smoky-mountain-gift-show/#id:16897#date:00:08 Re-engineered by leading tradeshow management company, Urban Expositions, the Smoky Mountain Gift Show will return Nov. 7-10 to the Gatlinburg Convention Center with an even bigger product selection featuring top name lines from leading manufacturers, enhanced buyer services and a spirit of fun and hospitality that defined the show at its prime. "Since acquiring the show in 2011, we've focused our efforts on rebuilding and enhancing the Smoky Mountain Gift Show," said Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. "The feedback from both buyers and exhibitors has been overwhelmingly positive. We've already received many commitments from a… Museums and More Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:08 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/tendence-2012-trend-platform-for-home-and-giving/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/tendence-2012-trend-platform-for-home-and-giving/#id:16866#date:14:07 More than 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world will come to showcase their latest products at Tendence 2012 Aug. 24-28 in Frankfurt, Germany. The international order platform for furnishing, decorating and giving will be held in nine modern exhibition halls and is a magnet for top buyers from the consumer-goods sector, as it gives them an opportunity to round off retail collections in the second half of the year, to obtain an overview of the wholesale and import/export business and to discover the latest trends. The special shows at Tendence focus fully on lifestyle… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:07 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/las-vegas-souvenir-show-to-offer-expanded-product-selection/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/las-vegas-souvenir-show-to-offer-expanded-product-selection/#id:16554#date:14:04 The nation's largest souvenir show is returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center from Sept. 11-14 with an even larger product selection and buyer services. Moving to Halls C3 and C4 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show will offer more than 1,100 booths filled with the newest lines from the industry's leading companies. Show official said the 2012 edition will provide retailers with thousands of lines of souvenir and resort product in a wide range of categories, including destination, resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, green products, T-shirts,… Museums and More Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:04 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/aurora-releases-new-yoohoo-friends-for-2012/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/aurora-releases-new-yoohoo-friends-for-2012/#id:16301#date:13:39 Leading toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World Inc. debuted a variety of new YooHoo & Friends for its best selling plush animal line at New York's International Toy Fair last month. Aurora released the original YooHoo & Friends collection in 2006 and has sold more than 14 million pieces around the world since that time. An assortment based on colors of the rainbow, eight new YooHoo & Friends "WannaBes," a keychain set with eight greetings, three extra large YooHoos and a pink gorilla and camel join the line. The free, interactive entertainment website www.yoohoofriends.com complements… Museums and More Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:39 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/urban-expositions-to-launch-new-gift-trade-show/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/urban-expositions-to-launch-new-gift-trade-show/#id:16099#date:20:34 Urban Expositions has announced plans to launch a new gift industry event designed to revitalize the trade show marketplace for retailers throughout southern California and surrounding areas. Set to debut Feb. 2-5, 2013 in California's Anaheim Convention Center, The L.A. Gift Show is a new, semi-annual exhibition that will bring the industry's top brands, trend-setting lines and emerging talents together under one roof, in one convenient, cost-effective showplace. "We felt the timing and market conditions were right to launch a new show in a new location for Southern California," said Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions.… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:34 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/leanin-tree-donates-to-children-and-conservation-funds/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/leanin-tree-donates-to-children-and-conservation-funds/#id:15967#date:14:31 Leanin' Tree, Inc. has announced their support of The Children's Health Fund and The Conservation Fund amounted to donations of $24,716 based on a portion of wholesale greeting card sales from two card lines introduced in 2011. A portion of sales from Kid Quips, a line of cards featuring lighthearted quotes from children, were donated to The Children's Health Fund, an organization dedicated to healthcare and advocacy for America's most vulnerable children. A portion of sales from Your True Nature, a card line that shares wisdom learned from nature in the form of "Advice from… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:31 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/iges-names-heather-hoffman-as-new-show-director/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/iges-names-heather-hoffman-as-new-show-director/#id:15734#date:16:18 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 the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies and the Souvenir Super Show," said show Owner Susan Mills. "She brings with her a background in commercial design and graphics, accounting, group leadership, organizational skills and business management. She has shown unlimited energy and creativity in her former position as sales executive… Museums and More Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:18 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/urban-expositions-changes-dates-again-for-smoky-mountain-gift-show/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/urban-expositions-changes-dates-again-for-smoky-mountain-gift-show/#id:15696#date:12:20 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 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The announcement follows news of a date change by Sevierville's International Gift Exposition of the Smokies (IGES). "As the new owners of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show, it was our intent to work with Sevierville's IGES owners to reunite the Tennessee marketplace," said Doug Miller, president, Urban… Museums and More Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:20 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/made-in-america-debuts-at-americasmart-january-market/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/made-in-america-debuts-at-americasmart-january-market/#id:15562#date:14:29 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 America category is part of The Temporaries - the Market within the Market-where more than 2,500 temporary exhibiting companies are staged in Buildings 1, 2WW and 3 and constantly evolve to meet the customers' needs and the latest retail trends. For the January Market, The Temporaries will introduce five new… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:29 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/second-annual-giftys-awards-winners-announced/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/second-annual-giftys-awards-winners-announced/#id:15260#date:20:19 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 retailers. The winner in the Gifts & Souvenirs category is the T-Rex Paper Doll Greeting Card by Hungry Dog Designs. The whimsical paper doll-inspired greeting card unfolds into a writable greeting card and includes a magnet. "The Giftys provided me with a great way to engage my current customers and… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:19 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/iges-first-booking-for-new-pigeon-forge-leconte-center/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/iges-first-booking-for-new-pigeon-forge-leconte-center/#id:14881#date:19:54 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 2013, just weeks after the scheduled completion of the $45 million structure. "This show is a prime example of the type of event suited for the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge and a great demonstration of its ability to draw thousands of visitors who will patronize businesses all over town,"… Museums and More Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:54 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/consumer-spending-on-discretionary-categories-boosts-october-retail-sales/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/consumer-spending-on-discretionary-categories-boosts-october-retail-sales/#id:14766#date:16:50 Led by discretionary purchases, October retail sales saw impressive growth across the board, an encouraging sign for retailers as the holiday season gets underway. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail sales increased 0.7 percent from September and 4.7 percent over last October. October retail sales released by the U.S. Commerce Department show that total retail sales (which include non-general merchandise categories such as autos, gasoline stations and restaurants) increased 0.5 percent seasonally adjusted month-to-month and 6.7 percent unadjusted year-over-year. "Retailers' early holiday promotions seemed to strike the right chord with shoppers last month,"… Museums and More, Party and Paper, Stationery Trends Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:50 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/urban-expositions-shifts-dates-for-2012-smoky-mountain-gift-show/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/urban-expositions-shifts-dates-for-2012-smoky-mountain-gift-show/#id:14723#date:19:31 Responding to onsite feedback from buyers and exhibitors during the 2011 edition of Smoky Mountain Gift Show (SMGS) at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tenn., Urban Expositions has announced plans to open the show one day earlier to run from Nov. 8-11 in 2012. The move now allows Gatlinburg's SMGS to open on the same date as Sevierville's International Gift Exposition of the Smokies (IGES). Previously, the Gatlinburg show opened a day after the Sevierville show. "We were overwhelmed by the requests we received from buyers and exhibitors alike who asked us to find… Museums and More Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:31 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/nyigf-announces-winter-2012-market-schedule/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/nyigf-announces-winter-2012-market-schedule/#id:14486#date:17:47 Buyers and suppliers participating in the winter 2012 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) will be have the opportunity to participate in more than 40 educational sessions, industry social events, product awards, feature displays and buyer promotions taking place over during Market Week. The value-added programming, which includes new concentrations on design and sustainability, will be offered Saturday, Jan. 28, through Thursday, Feb. 2, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 & 94. "This winter's seminar slate taps into hot topics affecting our industry, like sustainability and… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:47 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/denver-merchandise-mart-offers-regional-specialties/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/denver-merchandise-mart-offers-regional-specialties/#id:14453#date:13:29 The Denver Merchandise Mart will hold its Gift, Home, Jewelry and Resort Show Feb. 23-28 for permanent showrooms and Feb. 25-28 for temporary exhibitors. With more than 450 exhibitors representing more than 4,000 lines, this semi-annual show is a top destination for lodge, rustic, western and Native American products. It's also a major market for the souvenir and resort industry, offering a variety of products that feature regional lines not available at other major markets, as well as gourmet, decorative accessories, collectibles, stationery, home furnishings, jewelry, resort apparel, toys and many traditional upscale gifts and… Museums and More Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:29 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/seattle-gift-show-returns-with-earlier-date-expanded-product-sectors/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/seattle-gift-show-returns-with-earlier-date-expanded-product-sectors/#id:14406#date:17:36 As the West Coast's first market of the year, the Seattle Gift Show will return to the Washington State Convention Center Jan. 14-17, bringing together a wide range of product from innovative, eclectic designers and the industry's biggest names. "As we prepare to kick off the 2012 show season on the West Coast, the Seattle Gift Show is focusing on bring together the most comprehensive product selection for our Pacific Northwest retailer," said Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. "From our dedication to showcasing the best in earth-friendly and green products to bringing in the best… Museums and More Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:36 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/l.a.-mart-and-california-gift-show-announce-2012-calendar/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/l.a.-mart-and-california-gift-show-announce-2012-calendar/#id:14397#date:17:39 L.A. Mart and California Gift Show (CGS) have announced a 2012 Market and day-to-day schedule providing retail buyers continuous, year-round access to a breadth and depth of offerings from new, current and expanding showrooms and temporary lines. A new Wednesday to Tuesday schedule will launch the January 2012 Market, which will be held Jan. 18-24. This one-day shift forward to a Wednesday start is designed to maximize buyer efficiency while at Market, facilitating greater engagement between the opening of CGS's permanent and temporary venues. Maintaining a seven day shopping opportunity while enhancing cross-over between L.A.… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:39 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/nyigf-driven-by-design-for-winter-2012-market/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/nyigf-driven-by-design-for-winter-2012-market/#id:14360#date:17:52 A new "Driven by Design" marketing campaign has been launched for the winter 2012 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) market. The campaign, which is reflective of the design resources throughout NYIGF's 10 divisions, complements the NYIGF's three-year strategic reorganization that culminates in 2013 with the introduction of four comprehensive market categories - Home, Craft, Lifestyle and New. "Design is a common denominator among all of NYIGF's 10 divisions and a key differentiator from other U.S. gift, home and lifestyle markets," said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior vice president. "This new campaign allows… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:52 GMT