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The GCA Workshop & Retreat offers virtual educational content this September
The GCA Workshop & Retreat, Many Voices, One Community, offers a lineup of speakers and topics, Sep. 22-23, 2022. This year's retreat offers two days packed full of virtual educational content and networking opportunities, as well as some fun interactions. GCA Workshop & Retreat The Greeti... READ MORE »
Mark Feldstein & Associates partners with Toledo-based homeless shelter
Did you know that an Umbrella is one of the most requested donation items at homeless shelters? To help address this need, Mark Feldstein & Associates, Inc. (MFA), a Housewares Product Development Company, has launched an Umbrella Donation Initiative called Protect the Homeless. As a pilot progr... READ MORE »
IMCs’ three concurrent markets draw buyers and brands across multiple categories
International Market Centers’ (IMC) three concurrent markets — Atlanta Apparel, VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta and World of Prom & Social Occasion— drew buyers and brands across multiple categories to source Spring/Summer ‘23 styles, Aug. 1-6 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “The bridal a... READ MORE »
Gift industry professional, Myriam Barker Schneider, passes
Myriam Barker Schneider, a well-known gift industry professional and a resident New York City passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. She was a young 69 years old. Growing up, Myriam had the opportunity to live around the globe. Born in Los Angeles, California, as a child, she live... READ MORE »
August Dallas Apparel & Accessories Show expands marketplace
The August Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, Aug. 23-26, features an expanded marketplace featuring more brands. Highlights for the show include new permanent showrooms and an expanded selection of temporary exhibits including the debut of Young Contemporary resources on the tenth floor of th... READ MORE »
Surf Expo welcomes more than 4,800 buyers this fall
Surf Expo is a watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow that features a roster of retail buyers at its upcoming show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Sept. 8-10. Surf Expo Details “Surf Expo thrives on creating a marketplace that is valuable both to our retailer and exhibito... READ MORE »
Here are the 2022 Toy of the Year Awards finalists
A magical crystal ball, a giant pyramid climbing tower, and the most diverse assortment of dolls ever are among the 122 innovative finalists for this September's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. A long-treasured event, The Toy Foundation's (TTF) TOTY Awards celebrate the creativity of the toy and p... READ MORE »
Dallas Market Center and ART release names of the 33rd ARTS Awards finalists
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the finalists for the 33rd ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is an international awards program dedicated to the home décor industry. A panel of industry experts evaluated hundreds of submitted nominations to determin... READ MORE »
Dallas Men’s Show welcomes large number of buyers
The Dallas Men’s Show welcomed buyers from coast to coast this July. Dallas Market Center announced that the trade event for menswear retailers, held July 30-Aug. 1, 2022, broke records for the number of brands participating and the number of new buyers. Retail decision makers from 30 states visi... READ MORE »
The RISE Pavilion creates connections and sales
JuniperMarket’s RISE pavilions created dynamic new synergies between physical and digital markets, resulting in hundreds of new connections and business-building sales, for 18 participating women-owned brands in July. Through the pilot program, a curated selection of brands now live on JuniperMark... READ MORE »
