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Noted: The Greeting Card Expo debuts May 18
The greeting card industry is buzzing with excitement for Noted: The Greeting Card Expo happening May 18 through May 20, 2019 at the Brooklyn Expo Center and hosted by the Greeting Card Association (GCA). Noted is debuting in 2019 in Brooklyn as a first-of-its-kind event with the goal of brin... READ MORE »
Ocean City Resort Gift Show returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center
The Ocean City Resort Gift Show, a souvenir and resort industry trade event, returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland from November 17-19, 2019. This show features 300+ booths filled with top brands, new introductions and new resources. “Northeast coastal retail... READ MORE »
Decor resources grow for AmericasMart Atlanta
Twenty-two design-driven showrooms are opening new locations, reimagining their spaces or renewing their leases in preparation for The Atlanta International Gift at Home Furnishings Market, July 9-15, 2019. The Market’s Home Décor Collection features nearly 2,000 lighting, accent furniture, rugs,... READ MORE »
Designer Greetings acquires Palm Press Greeting Cards
Palm Press was founded in 1980 by Liz Bordow and publishes a collection of photographs in a high-quality but affordable format. Steven Gimbelman, president and CEO of Designer Greetings, said Palm Press made their mark by sourcing renowned, distinctive photographers from around the globe and Design... READ MORE »
Emerald Expositions appoints Sally Shankland as new president and CEO
Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. has appointed Sally Shankland as the president and CEO of Emerald. Shankland will assume her new role on June 1, 2019 and will remain a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Phil Evans, Emerald’s interim president and CEO, will continue to serve as its CFO.... READ MORE »
NY NOW will debut Fashion Runway at Summer Market
NY NOW will debut Fashion Runway, NY NOW’s first-ever fashion show, at the upcoming Summer 2019 market. The show, consisting of jewelry and fashion accessories from around the globe, will be presented and curated by designer Farai Simoyi. The show will debut on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 10:... READ MORE »
NRF says tariffs are a gamble for U.S. economy
After the Trump administration released a list of $300 billion of Chinese goods that will be targeted by additional tariffs of 25 percent, The National Retail Federation (NRF) president and CEO Matthew Shay shared his thoughts on efforts and potential economic impacts. “We support the administr... READ MORE »
Mobile devices are important to in-store retail buying
Physical stores still play a major role in most Americans’ shopping journey, according to a recent survey conducted by Kelton Global for RetailMeNot. But phones are an important part of a store’s success, and help draw people into physical locations. The good news from this survey is that 85... READ MORE »
BookExpo selected titles for Editors’ Buzz program
BookExpo selected titles for the 2019 Editors’ Buzz program, which features the top authors and titles expected to resonate with readers in the coming months. There are three Editors’ Buzz Panels where the books’ editors will present the selected titles: The Adult Editors’ Buzz Panel o... READ MORE »
London Stationery Show was a success
This year’s Stationery Show, which ran in London’s Business Design Centre from April 30-May 1, provided a a positive two-day event according to Hazel Fieldwick, event manager. The show brought together the UK’s key stationery suppliers, brands, retailers and influencers to enjoy a stationer... READ MORE »
