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The Link Companies donates $7,500 to Heart on Main Street

Heart on Main Street announced a $7,500 donation from The Link Companies, presented during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market on June 24. [caption id="attachment_31341" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Heart on Main Street.[/caption] The contribution celebrates a company-... READ MORE »

Ivystone Group partners with NY NOW

NY NOW, New York’s largest wholesale marketplace for gift, home, lifestyle and accessories, announced a landmark strategic partnership with Ivystone Group and its family of agencies to rebuild and re-establish NY NOW as the preeminent gift and home show for the northeast. The alliance unites two i... READ MORE »

Atlanta Market, Atlanta Apparel open summer 2026 buying season with strong momentum

Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel concluded their Summer 2026 edition at AmericasMart Atlanta, bringing together buyers, brands and industry professionals for six days of sourcing across gift, home, outdoor living, apparel, accessories and lifestyle categories. [caption id="attachment_31335" ali... READ MORE »

MarketTime names chief revenue officer

MarketTime, the industry-leading B2B commerce platform connecting brands, agencies, salespeople and retailers, named John Batdorff as chief revenue officer (CRO). The appointment reflects MarketTime's commitment to a customer centric approach to growth, bringing sales, customer success and revenue o... READ MORE »

Heart on Main Street launches Seal Program

Heart on Main Street launched of its new Seal Program, a recognition initiative designed to highlight vendors, sales agencies, showrooms and industry partners that are committed to supporting independent retailers. [caption id="attachment_31326" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of H... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May

Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient lab... READ MORE »

NY NOW adds to sales and marketing team, launches new branding

NY NOW, the New York-based gift, home, and lifestyle trade show, announced the addition of four experienced industry professionals to its sales and marketing team, along with a refreshed brand identity designed to reflect the show’s evolving direction. The updated brand identity brings a fresh ... READ MORE »

AITOMIC names Andy Meehan growth partner

AITOMIC, the AI company built for the home, gift and fashion trade, named Andy Meehan its growth partner. Meehan, president of Chuffed and one of the most recognized independent voices in helping brands grow on Faire.com and other wholesale platforms, will lead AITOMIC’s practice for brands lookin... READ MORE »

DEMDACO announces new partnership

[caption id="attachment_31190" align="alignright" width="300"] Carrie Kiefer and Morgan Georgie. Photo courtesy of DEMDACO.[/caption] DEMDACO announced a brand-new partnership with Ampersand Design Studio, a Kansas City-based creative company founded by friends Morgan Georgie and Carrie Kiefer. W... READ MORE »

‘Shop at the Top’ event connects retailers with buying opportunities

Retailers seeking fresh inventory, trend-forward products and access to top-tier suppliers will find it all at Shop at the Top, a dynamic trade show event taking place on Tuesday, June 9 on the 18th floor of AmericasMart Atlanta during the summer Atlanta Market. The event is designed to streamline s... READ MORE »