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Gift for Life kicks off 2023 fundraising at Las Vegas Market
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charity, and International Market Centers (IMC) are kicking off 2023 fundraising at the Winter Las Vegas Market, January 28 – February 2, 2023 at World Market Center Las Vegas. Proceeds raised by participating brands, sales agencies and retailers... READ MORE »
Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair opens after two-year pause
Exhibitors from eight countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Korea, Mainland China, Malaysia, Taiwan, the UAE, the U.S. and Vietnam, convene both in person and online for the Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, taking place Jan. 9-12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Ex... READ MORE »
Dallas Market Center names 33rd ARTS Awards recipients
Dallas Market Center and ART, a creative home furnishings network, named the recipients of the 33rd ARTS Awards. Following a judging process guided by a panel of industry experts, category winners were announced at a gala event on Friday, Jan. 6, at the Hilton Anatole hotel co-hosted by Thom Fili... READ MORE »
Winter 2023 Atlanta Market expands resources, refreshes programming
Fresh product offered by 300-plus new and expanded resources among some 2,100-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, three new product categories, 20-plus market events and celebrations and participation from 15 industry associations invites exploration at the Winter 2023 Atlanta Market on... READ MORE »
Nonprofit to provide independent retailers grants, resources
Heart on Main Street, a newly formed nonprofit, focuses on four main pillars to help independent retailers thrive: financial grants, education, mentorships and partnerships. “Independent retailers are the heart and soul of our communities,” says Patrick Keiser, executive director and board me... READ MORE »
C.R.Gibson Signature launches 4 new collections
C.R.Gibson Signature, a wholesaler of upscale gifts and decorative products, introduced four new product collections. DIY balloon garlands The balloon garland kits are available in a range of themes such as Spring Daisies, Over the Rainbow, Americana, Halloween and Holiday Candy Canes. Each kit... READ MORE »
GSMA to host live show events in January
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) will host three live events at the following shows this month: Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market. On Jan. 5 at 7 a.m., GSMA hosts Morning Coffee Talk at the Dallas show. The event takes place in Room WTC322 at the Wo... READ MORE »
Atlanta Market opens Winter 2023 Market Snapshot voting
“People’s Choice” voting is now open for the Winter 2023 Atlanta Market edition of Market Snapshot, International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift exhibitors. Buyers are invited to select favorites among 40 produc... READ MORE »
LANG showcases new product categories
The LANG Companies launched two new product categories: Luxe Christmas Cards and Luxe Puzzles. The new Luxe Christmas cards feature various unique details, including foil accents, glitter and 3D die-cut tip-on. Each set contains eight cards and envelopes on linen embossed paper stock adorned with... READ MORE »
Mud Pie renews partnership with Operation Shower for 2023
Mud Pie renewed its partnership with Operation Shower for 2023 by donating baby and children’s products as part of the organization’s Shower in a Box program. Since 2018, Mud Pie has donated thousands of infant and toddler apparel and gifts to Operation Shower, which have been provided to mil... READ MORE »
