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ANDMORE’S Danielle Hall named Corporate Citizenship Rising Star
Danielle Hall, ANDMORE’s vice president of IT backoffice and operations applications, was named a “Rising Star” in the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2024 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Awards. Danielle Hall at the... more »
ToyFest 2024 kicks off in early March
The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association unveiled ToyFest 2024 plans, Hall of Fame recipients and its participation at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, March 3-5. According to show executives, ToyFest 2023... more »
New gift trade show coming to Michigan in 2025
Great Lakes Promotions, a Michigan event company, unveiled a new wholesale venue to the gift industry, the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show. The event will be open to buyers, owners & decision makers on... more »
Strong order-writing reported at Atlanta Apparel
Atlanta Apparel’s February 2024 market kicked off the buying year with reports of strong order-writing, supplemented by well-attended market events, alongside the newly-designed Floor 5 buyer resource hub, during the Feb. 6-9 market at AmericasMart... more »
ANDMORE at High Point Market delivers sourcing, programming in spring 2024
ANDMORE at High Point Market brings buyers exclusive programming and trendsetting sourcing for the spring 2024 edition, running April 13-17. ANDMORE’s 17 Downtown High Point properties will feature more than 1,000 permanent showrooms and temporary... more »
Formal Markets bring updated resources to Atlanta
Formal Markets in Atlanta showcases its full collection of bridal, formal and social occasion resources for its first buying event of the year, with expanded educational opportunities, hallmark fashion events and amenities, April 9-11 at... more »
February 2024 Shoppe Object cites record-breaking growth
Shoppe Object has concluded its winter 2024 edition, marking a milestone in its journey of growth, according to show executives. With an expanded footprint that included both Pier 36 and the newly added venue at... more »
GSMA Annual Conference 2024 returns in person this spring
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) will return to in-person events with the GSMA Annual Conference 2024, slated to take place in Kansas City, Missouri. After navigating the challenges of the virtual landscape during the... more »
Dallas Market Center to launch Nearshoring America trade show
Dallas Market Center launched Nearshoring America, a new international expo and support services designed to explore and facilitate nearshoring production services for gift, home furnishings and fashion accessories companies. Nearshoring America EXPO, to take place... more »
January 2024 retail sales signal strong start to the year
Retail sales showed a strong beginning for the year in January, nearly matching December’s busy holiday spending and rising significantly year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Total January 2024 retail sales, excluding... more »
Glo Pals expands with new team
Glo Pals is experiencing a shift in corporate leadership and expanding with a new team. Nearly a decade ago, Eric Hill and Jeffrey Rupp helped two Mississippi State University students launch their startup, Glo, through... more »
Las Vegas Spring Buying Event brings mid-market sourcing opportunities this March
ANDMORE’s semi-annual Las Vegas Spring Buying Event, featuring nearly 50 home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms across Building C and the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), will be held March 3-5 at World Market Center... more »