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5/21/2013

Las Vegas Market to Host Gift for Life Benefit

The third annual ‘Up On The Roof’ fund-raiser will be held on July 30.

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that it will host the 3rd annual “Up on the Roof” gala charity event benefiting Gift For Life, the sole charitable organization for the gift, ... read more
5/21/2013

DEMDACO Artist Marjolein Bastin Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The Greeting Card Association honored Bastin with a LOUIE Award for bringing people together through her art and through nature.

Internationally acclaimed Dutch artist Marjolein Bastin is widely recognized for the artful way she portrays the beautiful world of nature. Homeowners and gift givers delight in her Nature’s Journey collections ... read more
5/20/2013

Greeting Card Association Announces LOUIE Award Winners

Consumers can choose their favorite card from among all the category winners by logging on to the LOUIE Awards Facebook page between May 20 and May 31, 2013.

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) honored the 25th Anniversary LOUIE Award finalists and winners in 52 different categories, as well as the first-ever recipients of a LOUIE Award for Lifetime ... read more
5/15/2013

California Gift Show to Feature Expanded Seminar Schedule

A Retail Round Table—moderated by Smart Retailer Editor Susan Wagner—will be held from 10:30–11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22.

Urban Expositions has expanded the free educational offerings for retailers attending the July 19–22, 2013, California Gift Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Offering solutions and strategies for many ... read more
5/15/2013

Crossroads Original Designs’ Owners Purchase Cooper’s Mill

The new owners will continue the Cooper’s Mill tradition of producing high-quality jams, jellies and apple butter.

Along with several hundred friends and local supporters, brothers Jason and Justin McMullen, owners of Crossroads Original Designs, announced their recent purchase of Cooper’s Mill & Market on Monday, May ... read more
5/15/2013

AmericasMart Provides Exceptional Product, Engaging Presentations This July

The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market is set for July 10–17, and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market will run July 11–14.

This July, the world’s leading gift and home furnishings market welcomes buyers and exhibitors to AmericasMart for The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market (July 10–17, 2013) and The ... read more
5/10/2013

Nielsen Finds U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps in Second Quarter

Survey shows the largest increase since 2008.

North Americans kept a recessionary mindset in the first quarter of 2013, but they cautiously opened their wallets and exhibited a desire to spend again, according to findings from the ... read more
5/10/2013

Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show Returns December 8–11

The 'Big Kahuna' features the latest theme merchandise, resort apparel, gifts and souvenirs.

The nation's largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort gift show, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, returns December 8–11, 2013 to South Carolina's Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Known among ... read more
5/10/2013

Michael Aram Creating Sculpture for Las Vegas Market’s Building C

The sculpture features a bird’s nest crafted of oxidized bronze twigs cradling three eggs finished in 24K gold-plated bronze.

Celebrated metalware designer Michael Aram is creating an exclusive sculpture—“HOME”—to grace the lobby of the new “c-ONE” cross category showcase of directional tabletop, gift and home resources debuting at the ... read more
5/8/2013

Lancaster County’s Wholesale Mall announces 8th Annual Anniversary Celebration

Doorprizes, food and more!

Lancaster County’s Wholesale Mall announces their 8th Annual Anniversary Celebration! Monday & Tuesday, May 20 & 21st 9 am–7 pm. When you shop, you will be entered to win a  ... read more
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