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Shannon Martin ⎜Girl Designer celebrates 10-year anniversary
Award-winning gift and lifestyle brand, Shannon Martin | Girl Designer, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in the specialty stationery and gift industry this May. From a single 48-pocket display launched at the National Stationery Show in 2005, with cards featuring Shannon’s own ... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market’s ‘Book the Block’ offers chance for prizes
Las Vegas Market extends its popular “Book the Block” promotion for Summer Market, which runs from August 2-6, 2015. The contest is open to Las Vegas Market attendees, with prizes awarded from March until July.Each month a different prize is up for grabs. Register today for “Book t... READ MORE »
ICON Honors will bring Daryl Hall & John Oates to the stage
Daryl Hall and John Oates will take the ICON Honors 2015 stage on Thursday, July 9, in an exclusive performance capping an important night in the home and gift industry.The private concert — staged in the Centennial Ballroom of the iconic Hyatt Regency Atlanta, the event’s 2015 venue &md... READ MORE »
Made in America pavilion to join 2015 Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
Responding to retail demand for more products produced in the United States, Urban Expositions will feature a new Made in America pavilion at the 2015 Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, Sept. 16-19, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Among the highlights for the10th anniversary ed... READ MORE »
Applications now accepted for National Stationery Show best new product awards
Leading brands and emerging innovators in social stationery, specialty gifts and DIY/ papercrafting are invited to submit applications through April 17 for the National Stationery Show (NSS) 2015 Best New Product Awards. Winners will be announced in eight categories, including a new Seasonal Gr... READ MORE »
Mohawk launches Options + Navajo Swatchbook
Mohawk, manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, announces a redesigned swatchbook for its Options + Navajo paper grade.The Options + Navajo swatchbook is third in a series of nine newly redesigned Mohawk swatchbooks that have been develope... READ MORE »
Turnout up at recent International Home + Housewares Show
The recently concluded 2015 International Home + Housewares Show is garnering rave reviews from buyers and sellers. The Show, which was held at McCormick Place in Chicago, was sold-out with 2,115 exhibitors from 46 countries and recorded an increase in total buyer attendance from U.S. and internatio... READ MORE »
National Stationery Show presents new registration system, logo and tagline
Online registration for the National Stationery Show (NSS) is open at www.nationalstationeryshow.com, with a new system capability allowing attendees to link to, and through, their social media platforms.Advance registration for NSS, which is free to qualified retailers, is available online until Tu... READ MORE »
Nicole Climent new sales manager for NY NOW division
Emerald Expositions has announced the promotion of Nicole Climent, a nine-year tradeshow veteran, to sales manager for two sections of the HANDMADE collection of NY NOW, The Market for Home + Lifestyle. Climent will report directly to Allison Garafalo, HANDMADE sales director.In her new ... READ MORE »
LA Mart adds Designer Week to Spring Market
The LA Mart Spring Market has always been a convenient and productive time for retailers to stock their shelves with seasonal holiday gifts and décor from Mother’s day to Christmas but buyers will have even more reasons to block their calendar. The Spring Market at the LA Mart, from Sun... READ MORE »