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Gift for Life adds to board of directors

Industry charitable organization Gift for Life added two newcomers — Kim Mancuso-Telford, general Manager for NY NOW, and Kate Duff of Claxton Consulting — to its 24-member board of directors. [caption id="attachment_87957" align="alignright" width="225"] Duff[/caption] “We’re delighte... READ MORE »

Sky of Blue Press & Papery opens flagship studio, retail location

Sky of Blue Press & Papery, formerly known as Sky of Blue Cards, a San Francisco Bay Area-based letterpress greeting card and stationery company, opened its flagship retail and workshop space, which also serves as a design and letterpress printing studio. The retail space is located at 411 Do... READ MORE »

2023 holiday spending to reach record levels

Holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022 to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “It is not surprising to see holiday sales growth returning to pre-pandemic... READ MORE »

ANDMORE’s Bob Maricich named ‘Industry Icon’

Bob Maricich, chairman and CEO of ANDMORE, received the Industry Icon Award from Trade Show News Network (TSNN) at its 2023 TSNN Awards at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “I am honored to be the 2023 TSNN Industry Icon Award honoree,” Maricich said. “When ANDMORE... READ MORE »

Las Vegas Market expands temporary exhibits this winter

Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market gift and home temporary exhibits will feature an expanded showcase of 450-plus new and returning brands, Jan. 28–31, 2024, at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las Vegas Market’s temporary exhibits are a key destination for discovery this Winter,” s... READ MORE »

Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market updates unveiled

The Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market is slated to offer expansive gift, home décor and furniture offerings, plus programming and events, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas, according to ANDMORE. “The cross-category resources available to buyers at Las Vegas Market are unbeatabl... READ MORE »

Winter 2024 Atlanta Market unveils showroom updates

Winter 2024 Atlanta Market is slated to feature 23 updates to its 700-plus sales agency and corporate showrooms, Jan. 16-22. [caption id="attachment_87896" align="alignright" width="371"] Photo courtesy of ANDMORE[/caption] “Atlanta Market’s positioning as the gift industry’s premier sou... READ MORE »

ANDMORE adds senior vice president of operations

ANDMORE hired Adam Tracey in a newly created role of senior vice president of operations for the High Point campus. [caption id="attachment_87878" align="alignright" width="320"] Tracey[/caption] In this role, he will lead the cross-functional team that manages both the building operations and... READ MORE »

Shoppe Object celebrates High Point installation

Shoppe Object’s curated installation at High Point Market launched Oct. 14-17, delighting attendees with its spirit of brand discovery, artisanal finds and an inviting temporary exhibition space. [caption id="attachment_87894" align="alignright" width="450"] Photo courtesy of Shoppe Object[/cap... READ MORE »

Public selects card for Louie’s Consumer Choice Award

“Thank You Card” from the brand Curly Girl Design, designed by Leigh Standley and published by Calypso Cards, was named the “Consumer’s Choice” of the 34th Annual Louie Awards winners. [caption id="attachment_27662" align="alignright" width="317"] Calypso Cards + Thank You $5.50 and Bel... READ MORE »

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