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Las Vegas Market updates home décor showrooms
Home décor at Las Vegas Market this winter will feature another six updates to the market’s 150-plus home décor showrooms, Jan. 28–Feb. 1 at World Market Center Las Vegas. Photo courtesy... more »
Boston International, Mangiacotti establish collaboration
Boston International, distributors of IHR napkins and a seasonal home décor line, launched their new lifestyle branding and a creative collaboration with Mangiacotti, a naturally plant-based home fragrance and personal care company. With this collaboration,... more »
Thanksgiving holiday weekend sees record number of shoppers
A record 200.4 million consumers shopped over the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, surpassing last year’s record of 196.7 million, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation... more »
ANDMORE unveils 2024 market calendar
ANDMORE has announced a 2024 market calendar with 33 apparel, gift and home furnishings buying events to take place in Atlanta; High Point, North Carolina; Las Vegas; and New York City. “We’re preparing for in-person... more »
Paperworld China brings in 28K visitors
Paperworld China returned to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center Nov. 17-19 and attracted more than 28,000 visitors. Spanning 17,000 square meters of exhibition space, the show featured more than 316 exhibitors from... more »
ANDMORE introduces influencer program for Las Vegas Market
ANDMORE will launch “The (A) List” — a new multi-modal influencer program centered on amplifying design and retail trends through the unique perspectives of designers — this January at Las Vegas Market. The (A) Listers,... more »
Sullivans Brands appoints new CEO
Sullivans Brands, a designer and marketer of home décor, named John Lanman as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 27. Lanman joins Sullivans with a track record of driving growth, enhancing strategic vision and... more »
Winter 2024 Atlanta Market reveals education, events schedule
Winter 2024 Atlanta Market features four days of education and events with nearly 20 tastemaker presentations, keynote seminars, celebrations and amenities planned for the Jan. 16-22 market. “Atlanta Market’s winter 2024 programming combines industry education... more »
Andy Meehan named president of GCA board
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) appointed Andy Meehan, consultant to Designer Greetings, as its new president. Meehan succeeds Amy McAnarney of Hallmark, who served as president from 2021 to 2023. The transition in leadership took... more »
NRF survey shows top 5 gift categories for the holidays
As an estimated 182 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, the latest survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics shows the top... more »
Just Got 2 Have It! founder Barbara Knight dies
Gifts and lifestyle wholesaler Just Got 2 Have It! has shared its founder Barbara Knight passed away Nov. 16 following a battle with leukemia. "Barbara and Just Got 2... more »
LVDC shares ‘First Friday’ holiday celebration
ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) will host its December First Friday holiday celebration, “Santa's Workshop: Holiday Vase Painting,” on Friday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Howard Elliot showroom at World Market Center... more »
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Gift Shop Plus Spring 2024 has arrived, and it couldn't be a more gorgeous issue! 🌷 ![]()
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Cover to cover, this edition is packed with the latest trends to help guide business as you begin to think about the next buying cycle in just a few months. ![]()
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"Radiance, Redefined" (page 54) introduces four jewelry makers, unveiling the freshest trends in the market. To learn which eco-conscious companies are launching collections that positively impact the planet, flip to "Green-Living Essentials" on page 62. ![]()
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We're also thrilled to introduce a new category for us at the magazine: Sports & Tailgating. Head to page 66 to read about products that will elevate the tailgating experience and learn how to merchandise for the NFL's budding demographic. ![]()
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Also in this issue is our Stationery Lookbook, Halloween & Fall Décor feature and dozens of the freshest product offerings. Read our Spring 2024 issue here: www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GiftShop-Plus/spring-2024/index.php#/p/1![]()
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