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Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger hosts non-event, event fundraiser at High Point Market
This fall, Gift For Life’s Home vs Hunger team invites High Point Market attendees to the most exclusive event that doesn’t actually exist. A new twist on their signature “Party with a Purpose,” the Home vs Hunger Non-Event, marketgoers will have the chance to skip yet another cocktail par... READ MORE »
Creative Brands acquires C.R. Gibson
C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of fine gifts commemorating life’s celebrations and preserving memories throughout the generations since 1850, has been acquired by Creative Brands, a subsidiary of CBC Group headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. From simple beginnings as a printer of birth and ... READ MORE »
Atlanta Market opens registration for winter 2026
Registration is now open for Atlanta Market, taking place Jan. 13-19, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta. As ANDMORE’s first major wholesale buying event of the year, Atlanta Market sets the tone for 2026 retail and design, offering buyers access to over 6,000 product lines across gift, décor, furnish... READ MORE »
MarketTime merges with EMUN
MarketTime and EMUN announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to join forces in a strategic partnership: marking a milestone in their shared mission to accelerate the pursuit of smarter, more connected services for the wholesale and B2B commerce landscape. This collaboration brin... READ MORE »
NRF consumer survey finds Halloween spending to reach record $13.1 billion
Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from $11.6 billion last year and exceeds the previous $12.2 billion record set in 2... READ MORE »
Reps Are Local Too announces September webinar and panelists
Reps Are Local Too will host its next free webinar on Thursday, Sept. 25, offering sales representatives practical insights on using CRMs and inside sales support to boost business growth and elevate customer experience. The highly successful Reps Are Local Too’s webinar series continues to p... READ MORE »
August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows increased sales even as inflation impacts growth
Retail spending continued to grow in August as consumers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to affect prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumer... READ MORE »
NY NOW and Greeting Card Association to co-locate events starting February 2026
NY NOW, produced by Emerald, announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to co-locate their respective industry-leading events in New York City beginning in 2026. The collaboration will debut with GCA’s *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo taking place wit... READ MORE »
Atlanta’s Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta align for mid-season sourcing advantage
Now in its third consecutive year, the co-location of Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta returns to AmericasMart Atlanta this September, with Fall Market running Sept. 16-18, 2025, and Casual Market Atlanta extending through Sept. 19, with temporaries closing at 2:30 p.m. Together, the two market... READ MORE »
HPMA releases event schedule for Fall Market at The Point
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup for Fall Market programming and events at the trade show organizer’s signature pop-up venue, The Point, open daily Oct. 24 through Oct. 28. A popular destination for Market guests, The Point provides free educational and networking op... READ MORE »
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