http://stationerytrendsmagazine.com/index.php/news en aheugel@greatamericanpublish.com Copyright 2012 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:18:57 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 http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/nyigf-launches-100-days-of-design-initiative/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/nyigf-launches-100-days-of-design-initiative/#id:14359#date:17:40 The New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) has launched "100 Days of Design," a new initiative connected with the New York market's design-driven resources. The campaign-which includes a collaborative blog, an Accent on Design Awards retrospective and at-market activities-begins on Thursday, Oct. 20, which is exactly 100 days prior to the opening of the winter NYIGF on Saturday, Jan. 28. The program's main component will be the "100 Days of Design" blog. This crowd-sourced digest will feature daily weekday guest posts, authored by a wide range of NYIGF exhibitors, design luminaries and design authorities. The… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:40 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/sfigf-to-debut-new-tabletop-gourmet-housewares-section/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/sfigf-to-debut-new-tabletop-gourmet-housewares-section/#id:14316#date:14:01 As the latest step in its ongoing growth strategy for the San Francisco International Gift Fair (SFIGF), Urban Expositions has announced plans to launch a new Tabletop, Gourmet & Housewares section at the Moscone Center Feb. 18-21. Offering cross-over buying and selling opportunities, the new section will bring a wide selection of kitchen gadgets, cookware, tabletop, specialty foods and other related items together with the show's nine other gift and home categories to offer a one-stop product resource for Western region retailers. "As famous for its restaurants and food trends as it is for its… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:01 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/ladybugs-scramble-squares-puzzle-receives-award/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/ladybugs-scramble-squares-puzzle-receives-award/#id:14237#date:19:16 B. dazzle, Inc. of Redondo Beach, Calif. has announced that its newest Scramble Squares nine-piece puzzle, "Ladybugs," has been named one of "Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children's Products for 2011" by The Institute for Childhood Resources in San Francisco. "Dr. Toy's 100 Best Picks Children's Products for 2011 is being released to encourage parents and teachers to focus on the value of play as essential to the learning process," said Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (a.k.a. Dr. Toy), director of The Institute For Childhood Resources. "Smart play products selected from many excellent companies across the U.S.A., Canada… Museums and More Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:16 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/safari-ltd.-donates-to-kid-wish-network/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/safari-ltd.-donates-to-kid-wish-network/#id:14192#date:15:56 Safari Ltd. has announced its donation of more than $140,000 worth of animal replicas to the Kids Wish Network of Holiday Florida to support its Holiday of Hope Gift Bank program and the new On Tour program. The programs, organized and run exclusively by the Kids Wish Network, reach out to tens of thousands of children at hospitals and shelters across the country. "The replicas and toys from Safari Ltd. are the perfect fit for the children served by both of these programs," said an official from Kids Wish Network. Alexandre Pariente, president of Safari… Museums and More Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:56 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/atlanta-apparel-markets-combines-with-gift-home-and-gourmet-markets/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/atlanta-apparel-markets-combines-with-gift-home-and-gourmet-markets/#id:14184#date:17:09 AmericasMart Atlanta will present an all-encompassing powerful buying environment with an assortment of retailer opportunities as it premieres the Atlanta Apparel Market with the Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Atlanta Gourmet Market together for the first time Oct. 13-17. Show officials said that hosting these markets together is a perfect opportunity to provide more buying power to retailers by accommodating AmericasMart's growing population of buyers doing business across their home, gift and apparel categories. Concurrent markets also add a unique value for home/gift/gourmet and apparel retailers as the lines among these fields are… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:09 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/glm-to-be-acquired-by-providence-equity-partners/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/glm-to-be-acquired-by-providence-equity-partners/#id:13873#date:11:12 George Little Management (GLM) and Providence Equity Partners announced that GLM and affiliates of Providence have signed a definitive merger agreement under which affiliates of Providence will acquire GLM from Daily Mail and General Trust plc for approximately $173 million in cash. GLM creates face-to-face and online buying, selling and networking platforms for designers, product developers, manufacturers, reps, retailers and operators through tradeshow and event production, online community development and association management. GLM currently produces 15 tradeshows, serving industries as diverse as giftware, home furnishings, social stationery, home textiles, tabletop, gourmet housewares, contemporary furniture, personal… Museums and More, Stationery Trends Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:12 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/museums-more-to-hold-second-annual-giftys-awards/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/museums-more-to-hold-second-annual-giftys-awards/#id:13669#date:19:00 Museums & More has announced the Second Annual Specialty Gift Product of the Year Awards, also known as The Giftys. The Giftys provide the industry with a voice on the latest trends in Paper & Stationery, Gifts & Souvenirs, Jewelry & Wearables, Toys & Games and Merchandising & Display. These awards recognize the best in the industry as voted on by retailers. Five awards will be awarded, one in each category. Manufacturers and designers are invited to submit entries in as many of the categories as they wish. Entries are due by Friday, Sept. 23.… Museums and More Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:00 GMT http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/the-big-kahuna-returns-to-myrtle-beach-dec.-4-7/ http://museumsandmore.com/index.php/news/release/the-big-kahuna-returns-to-myrtle-beach-dec.-4-7/#id:13521#date:19:13 South Carolina's Myrtle Beach Convention Center will welcome the return of the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show Dec. 4-7. Known among exhibitors and attendees as the "Big Kahuna", the 2011 edition will feature more than 800 booths offering retailers an unrivaled selection of themed merchandise, resort apparel, gifts and souvenirs shown by the industry's top name manufacturers, sales representatives and up-and-coming companies. "Serving the industry for more than 25 years, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show continues to be the ‘must-attend' event for everyone in the souvenir and resort business," said… Museums and More Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:13 GMT