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GCA Announces LOUIE Award Finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the finalists of its 26th Annual International Greeting Card Awards Competition, better known as the “LOUIE Awards.” Three finalists were selected for each of the 29 categories in this year's competition, which drew more than 900... READ MORE »
Fifth Annual Trendys Finalists Named
The votes are in, and Stationery Trends has announced the finalists for the Fifth Annual Stationery Trends Awards — The Trendys. Over two weeks, retailers and other allies to the stationery industry voted for their favorite products in the following categories: Baby, Bridal, Gr... READ MORE »
NY NOW Named NYC’s Top Tradeshow By BizBash
NY NOW, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF) has been ranked New York City’s top tradeshow as part of the exclusive BizBash “New York’s Top 100” list. To this Top 100 list, BizBash considers several factors including economic impact, buzz, innovation and the event’s prominen... READ MORE »
Gift For Life and NSS Partner for 2014 AIDS Walk New York
For the third consecutive year, Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ leading charitable organization, has partnered with the National Stationery Show, now part of the signature mix marketplace, to participate in AIDS Walk New York, a charity fundraiser in New York City o... READ MORE »
Three Shows, One Marketplace at Signature Mix
From May 18-21, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, exhibitors will welcome buyers to a new branding platform — signature mix marketplace — that includes the National Stationery Show (NSS), Creative & Lifestyle Arts (C&LA) and Gift>it. – Distinctive Gifts. Fabulo... READ MORE »
Americans Still Prefer “Real” Valentine’s Day Cards
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) anticipates approximately 145 million greeting cards will be purchased for Valentine's Day this year in the U.S., with sales remaining relatively stable over last year. This figure is based on member company sales and does not include children's packaged v... READ MORE »
Signature Mix Marketplace Announces 2014 Show Buyer Education Series
A line-up of first-rate buyer-education sessions will be offered at the 2014 signature mix marketplace, which includes the National Stationery Show, Gift>it. distinctive gifts. fabulous finds. and Creative & Lifestyle Arts, taking place May 18-21 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Ne... READ MORE »
Signature Mix Marketplace, Etsy Wholesale Partner
Signature mix marketplace, which includes three shows — National Stationery Show, Creative and Lifestyle Arts and Gift>it.distinctive gifts. fabulous finds — and Etsy Wholesale have announced a partnership rooted in a shared value system that promotes business between brick and mortar... READ MORE »
One-of-a-Kind Auction Items to be Offered at Party for Life
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization, announced that the upcoming Party for Life silent auction will include 12 one-of-a-kind items, including handcrafted unique home décor and fashion pieces. The items have been donated by eight leading artisana... READ MORE »
Emerald Expositions to Acquire GLM
Emerald Expositions Inc. (“Emerald”) and George Little Management LLC (“GLM”) announced that Emerald has agreed to acquire GLM from Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”) for $335 million, subject to certain adjustments at, and after, closing. &ldquo... READ MORE »
