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Atlanta Market to reorganize temporaries for summer 2024
Atlanta Market will reorganize its 1,400 gift and home temporary exhibits into seven broad categories, with new streamlined product categories aligned on eight floors across Buildings 2 and 3 of AmericasMart Atlanta. The Atlanta Market... more »
ANDMORE’s Dorothy Belshaw to receive Gift for Life 2024 Industry Achievement Award
ANDMORE’s Dorothy Belshaw will be honored with the 2024 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award on June 19 in Dallas. Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award recognizes overall excellence... more »
Old World Christmas celebrates 45 years
Old World Christmas is celebrating its 45th year as a provider of exquisite, handcrafted glass ornaments. Since its inception in 1979, the company has aimed to uphold a tradition of craftsmanship, quality and timeless holiday... more »
ASTRA unveils 10 top toy trends for 2024
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) surveyed a group of independently owned retailers about the toy trends they’re seeing so far for 2024. “Our small retailers are on the front lines with consumers, having... more »
NRF: Inflation and interest rates remain key
Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation (NRF). “With... more »
WWIN, Las Vegas Apparel complete debut as co-located events
On the heels of another successful edition of Las Vegas Fashion Week, Women's Wear in Nevada (WWIN) and Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) celebrated the culmination of their co-located buying events at The Expo at World... more »
ANDMORE’s Suites at Market Square bring fresh product to High Point Market
ANDMORE’s Suites at Market Square delivers High Point Market’s largest collection of temporary exhibits with nearly 40 updates to more than 300 exhibitors showing the latest in home furnishings. With a new Friday opening, ANDMORE’s... more »
nora fleming set to raise more than $1M for St. Jude
nora fleming, the brand known for its unique and collectible serveware and minis, is on track to donate a sum of more than $1 million to support the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children's Research... more »
Dave Savula joins Dallas Market Center
Industry veteran Dave Savula joined Dallas Market Center as executive vice president of leasing. Savula is responsible for growth strategy and permanent showroom leasing in gift, home décor/design and... more »
Greeting Card Association reveals 35th annual Louie Awards finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced finalists from the industry’s 35th annual Louie Awards competition. This year’s contest saw 1,229 greeting cards entered from 228 companies in 57 categories — overall entries were up... more »
Studio M to close its doors
After 35 years in business, outdoor décor and gift brand Studio M will cease operations in April 2024. In an email sent to customers, the company said the decision is the result of enduring financial hardships, further... more »
Home vs. Hunger fundraising event returns to High Point Market
Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team today announced that its “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event returns to the Spring 2024 High Point Market on Sunday, April 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at... more »
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