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Dallas Market Center, Gift For Life fundraising for hunger relief
Gift for Life and Dallas Market Center, in conjunction with select showrooms, will host a summer “Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good.” fundraising campaign to support World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief efforts. “We are excited to kick off our summer fundraising at Dallas Mar... READ MORE »
Consumers to spend record $22.9B for Father’s Day
Consumers will collectively spend a record-high $22.9 billion to celebrate Father’s Day this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Total expected spending for the holiday is up from last year’s $20 bil... READ MORE »
Gift For Life/NY NOW team raises $44K during AIDS Walk NY 2023
The 19 members of Team Gift for Life/NY NOW raised $44,124 for AIDS Walk New York, finishing fourth overall in fundraising for the 38th annual event. Thousands of people convened in Central Park on Sunday, May 21, united by the common cause of sustaining GMHC’s vital programs to serve New Yorke... READ MORE »
Julie McCallum named publisher; Abby McGarry joins as editorial director
Great American Media Services has appointed Julie McCallum to retail group publisher, taking the helm of Gift Shop® Plus, Stationery Trends and Lawn & Garden Retailer. [caption id="attachment_27162" align="alignright" width="199"] Julie McCallum[/caption] Certainly, McCallum is not a new ... READ MORE »
Sullivans Brands founder dies
Marian Sullivan, founder of gift and home décor company Sullivans Brands, has died. According to the company, Sullivan was an innovator, visionary, philanthropist and inductee into the 2021 South Dakota Hall of Fame. Her unique blend of faith, business acumen and dedication to her employees set ... READ MORE »
Summer 2023 Atlanta Market to feature educational programs, events
Atlanta Market is slated to offer daily programming to foster market exploration, industry insights and networking opportunities during the summer 2023 edition, taking place July 11-17 at AmericasMart Atlanta. "A full slate of Atlanta Market events will inspire, educate and entertain buyers this ... READ MORE »
London Stationery Show 2023 experienced exhibitor, visitor growth
The London Stationery Show, which took place May 16-17, saw a 20% increase in new exhibitors and a 12% increase in visitors, marking its highest success since its return in 2021. "This year’s show was a huge success," said We spoke to Alex Butler, event director of London Stationery Show. "The ... READ MORE »
Messe Frankfurt’s Digital Academy premieres
The new Digital Academy of the three consumer goods fairs under the umbrella of Messe Frankfurt debuted. The kick-off of the new digital event series was dedicated to the theme of sustainability. Futurologist Anabel Ternès von Hattburg and communications expert Cornelia Kunze examined sustainabi... READ MORE »
Dallas Market Center names 2023 Light Stars
Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, a residential lighting trade event in North America, named the 2023 Light Stars honorees. These individuals will attend the June 21-24 edition of Lightovation as honored guests, and the group includes top lighting professionals from across North Ame... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market Temporary Exhibits to present new brands
Las Vegas Market's Gift and Home Temporary Exhibits have grown, with new brands accounting for 20% of the nearly 400 exhibitors to be presented at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 2. "The Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits are the perfect discovery destination for attendee... READ MORE »
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