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Record-setting attendance for first Total Home & Gift Market of 2026

[caption id="attachment_30836" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Dallas Market Center.[/caption] The January Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center welcomed record-setting attendance, with buyers arriving from across the U.S. and internationally, to be the first to s... READ MORE »

Orange Circle Studio launches Whimsocal Studios as a new house of happy brands

Orange Circle Studio unveiled Whimsocal Studios, a bold new parent company and a creative, consumer-first house of happy brands designed to bring joy, meaning and function to everyday life. Whimsocal unites Orange Circle Studio, Studio Oh! and JuJuBe under one integrated organization built around... READ MORE »

Las Vegas Market Winter 2026 wraps up with strong buyer engagement, thriving industry community

The Winter 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market, held Jan. 25-29 at the World Market Center Las Vegas, wrapped up on a high note, delivering impact across the board. The refreshed branding and updated market experience generated palpable buzz from the start, and that energy carried throughout the entire... READ MORE »

Las Vegas Market names Winter 2026 Snapshot People’s Choice, Best Booth Awards winners

From buyer-driven product innovation to standout visual storytelling, Las Vegas Market Winter 2026 spotlighted what’s next across home, gift and lifestyle. Buyers selected five products as Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” winners, while six exhibitors earned Best Booth Awards for exceptiona... READ MORE »

GHTA elects Amy Loewenberg as director of member relations, marketing

The Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) board announced Amy Loewenberg will join the association in the newly created role of director of member relations and marketing. [caption id="attachment_30824" align="alignright" width="300"] Amy Loewenberg[/caption] In this position, Loewenberg wi... READ MORE »

Valentine’s Day spending expected to reach new records

Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses the previous record of $27.5 billion in 2025. Shoppers are budgeting a record... READ MORE »

Gift for Life refreshes logo to reflect industry legacy, evolving mission

Gift for Life, the gift and home industry’s philanthropic organization, unveiled a refreshed logo that reflects both its deep industry roots and its evolving mission to address urgent humanitarian needs. Founded in 1992 by Peter Schauben of Schauben & Co., Gift for Life was created in respo... READ MORE »

Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger “Party with a Purpose” raises $8,610

[caption id="attachment_30812" align="alignright" width="254"] The Gift For Life board attending the 2026 Party with a Purpose in host, Currey & Company's showroom. Photo courtesy of Gift for Life.[/caption] Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team’s Party with a Purpose fundraiser, held duri... READ MORE »

Mud Pie celebrates Atlanta flagship showroom opening with ribbon cutting

[caption id="attachment_30810" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.[/caption] On Wednesday, Jan. 14, Mud Pie, leading gift and home décor brand, officially celebrated its Atlanta flagship showroom opening with a ribbon cutting during Atlanta Market. The showroom, located in... READ MORE »

Discover top home and gift trends at Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas Market returns to World Market Center Las Vegas Sunday, Jan. 25 – Thursday, Jan. 29, welcoming the global design and retail community to discover 3,500-plus product lines across furniture, home décor, bedding and gift categories, alongside curated temporary exhibits, experiential progra... READ MORE »

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