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IMC names five best booth winners at High Point Market
International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that five exhibitors – Barloga Studios, Creative Cables, Michel Ferrand, Objet De Curiosite, and Revelation Culture – have been named Best Booth winners for Spring 2019 High Point Market. “IMC is pleased to award these exhibitors for th... READ MORE »
Designer Greetings acquires Kristin Michaels Greetings
Designer Greetings is expanding with its recent acquisition of Kristin Michaels Greetings. Established in 1984, Kristin Michaels Greetings is an independent greeting card distributor, wholesaling products from several small studio card manufacturers from Chicago. A few years later, they began distri... READ MORE »
Studio M names Margo Tantau as new director of product innovation
Studio M, a provider of artful home and garden products, has hired Margo Tantau as its new head of product innovation. [caption id="attachment_15429" align="aligncenter" width="290"] Margo Tantau[/caption] Tantau brings over 20 years of experience in the home, gift, and design industry. In her... READ MORE »
Paperworld 2020 international trade fair plans are underway
Paperworld 2019 is barely over yet the planning phase for the 2020 event is already underway. From January 25 to 28, 2020, the international trade fair for stationery, office supplies and writing instruments will show what's new in the modern office and private stationery sector. In an interview, Mi... READ MORE »
London Stationery Show shares 2019 Supplier Stationery Awards finalists
With 11 product categories, a Good Design category and a Judges’ Choice Award to select during their judging day the week of April 3, 2019, this year’s judging panel for the Supplier Stationery Awards spent the day surrounded by the latest stationery product developments and ideas. “Ably ... READ MORE »
One of a Kind Show + Sale Chicago offers DIY workshops
The One of a Kind Show + Sale Chicago returns to The Mart from Friday April 26-Sunday April 29, 2019. This is the 4th annual spring show, which will include more than 300 artists. This year, attendees may participate in workshops led by Marwen students and teaching artists. The hands-on education... READ MORE »
Overall job gains point to economic growth despite retail employment drop
Retail industry employment in March was down by 11,700 jobs seasonally adjusted from February and down 47,400 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the Labor Department said. The retail numbers, which exclude restaurants, came as the nation saw a monthly gain of 196,000 jobs overall. “March’s stron... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market debuts new temporary gift and home exhibits
Las Vegas Market will debut a new floor plan for its temporary exhibits at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28–Aug. 1, 2019. For the first time, The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market will showcase all 500+ gift and home décor resources together under one roof, offering buyers and designers ... READ MORE »
NRF warns border closure could hurt U.S. retailers
The National Retail Federation today sent a letter to Trump administration officials expressing concerns over ongoing threats to close the United States-Mexico border and outlining how a closure would hurt U.S. retailers, workers and consumers. “We share the administration’s goal of fixing ... READ MORE »
Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market shares rebrand for seasonal and outdoor collections
The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market has announced a reorganization and rebranding of two season-specific merchandise collections Seasonal/Gift and Outdoor Living – in the lead-up to its summer edition, July 9 – 15, 2019. Seasonal/Gift Collection The newly named S... READ MORE »
