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ANDMORE rebrands Temporaries as First Finds for Summer 2026
ANDMORE will debut First Finds, a new brand for its temporary exhibits, beginning Summer 2026 at Atlanta Market (June 9-14), Atlanta Apparel (June 9-14) and Las Vegas Market (July 26-30). First Finds redefines the role of temporary exhibits — celebrating them as a discovery-driven destination f... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in March
Retail sales rose again in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds that made up for increased gasoline prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales grew for a sixth consecutive mont... READ MORE »

NY NOW acquired by Rockview Management Group
Rockview Management Group (RMG), a newly formed entity led by industry veterans Dorothy Belshaw, William Lacey and Karen Olson, announced the acquisition of NY NOW, the wholesale marketplace serving the gift, home, lifestyle and accessories industries, from Emerald Holding, Inc., (Emerald). Fou... READ MORE »

ANDMORE unveils new, expanded brand lineup at Spring 2026 High Point Market
[caption id="attachment_31055" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of ANDMORE.[/caption] As the industry turns its focus to the upcoming High Point Market, anticipation is building for a high-impact season of product discovery, connection and commerce. This spring, High Point Market wi... READ MORE »

Gift for Life announces second annual Home vs Hunger ‘Non-Event’ Event
Gift for Life will host the second bi-annual Home vs Hunger “Non-Event” Event during High Point Market, April 25-29, offering attendees a simple, industrywide call to action: Skip a market party and donate the cost to help feed those in need. Building on the success of last fall’s debut “... READ MORE »

Registration opens for Summer 2026 Las Vegas Market
Registration is now open for the Summer 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market, returning July 26-30 at World Market Center Las Vegas. Building on the momentum of Winter 2026’s newly launched brand refresh, Summer Market delivers a more focused, discoverable buying experience across 3,500-plus brands in... READ MORE »

Keep US Posted calls for USPS reforms as Congress considers financial relief
Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses, urged Reps. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.), chair and ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Gov... READ MORE »

NextGen Dallas expands showroom footprint at Dallas Market Center
The Link Companies announced the expansion of its NextGen Dallas showroom at Dallas Market Center, reinforcing its continued investment in major markets and commitment to serving independent retailers. [caption id="attachment_30958" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of The Link Compa... READ MORE »

Gift for Life welcomes 4 new board members
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led national charitable organization, announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Mellissa Robinson, Nicola Espinet, Richard B. Freeman and Courtney Noelle Maddox. Each brings a distinct perspectiv... READ MORE »

Tree-Free Greetings names new CEO
Tree-Free Greetings, a sustainable, American-made greeting card company, announced the appointment of Adam Sigel as chief executive officer, effective April 1. Sigel succeeds founder Steve Silverstein, who will transition to a seat on the company’s board of directors. Sigel brings more than 25 ... READ MORE »











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