Information on gift show dates, seminars, events, travel and accomodations plus Direct from Market reports on new products, trends and people. en-us http://www.giftsanddec.com/community/Show+News/47337.html?nid=3761 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:23:48 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6575601.html?nid=3761 A new Upstate New York show to debut; CHA highlights general crafts; San Francisco showcases Romanian Glass artists and benefit shopping night; Orlando provides one-stop holiday sourcing. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:48:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6574486.html?nid=3761 Appointments and honors from the Dallas Market Center, World Market Center Las Vegas, MOHR Access and The Chicago Market. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:01:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6573458.html?nid=3761 Retirements, new hires and promotions at 41 Madison, the Intl. Home Furnishings Ctr. and Merchandise Mart Properties Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:06:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6572434.html?nid=3761 White Plains, NY — Tradeshow producer dmg world media reorganized its business-to-retail division into three teams, eliminating 31 jobs at the company’s White Plains office. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:00:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6572972.html?nid=3761 Chicago — The Natl. Assn. for the Specialty Food Trade canceled the 2009 Spring/Midwest Intl. Fancy Food & Confection Show at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:20:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6572678.html?nid=3761 The stars are coming out for the upcoming markets: Ed Begley Jr. will lead a Green Panel at the California Gift Show; Rod Stewart will be headlining at the new Building C in Las Vegas, and High Point will be presenting KC & The Sunshine Band, Peter Frampton and Jo Dee Messina. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6572225.html?nid=3761 The Dallas Market Center put on its best new red trimmings to greet buyers attending the Dallas Total Gift & Home Market. Vignettes along the entry corridor to the World Trade Center’s Hall of Nations were a striking eyeful highlighting a range of bright red merchandise, reinforcing the DMC’s rebranding Red campaign Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6571697.html?nid=3761 Chicago — The Artist Project, a contemporary art exhibition, will be held December 4–7 on the seventh floor of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:30:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6570324.html?nid=3761 Atlanta — The Department 56 showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta will host artist Sandra Magsamen Thursday, July 10, from 6–7 pm. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:13:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6569474.html?nid=3761 High Point, NC — The High Point Market will shift next April’s show to a Saturday through Thursday schedule. The home furnishings market, which will run April 25–30, 2009, will start earlier and be one day shorter. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:30:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6568250.html?nid=3761 Reading, PA - Craftsmen's Marketplace is refocusing attention to the Midwest and has cancelled shows in Pennsylvania. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:05:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6569262.html?nid=3761 Dallas – The Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team named the judges for the 20th annual ARTS Awards to be held January 17, 2009, during the Total Home & Gift Market. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:44:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6568379.html?nid=3761 Atlanta – Pewter gift manufacturer Metal Morphosis is expanding into the Canadian market. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:35:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6568263.html?nid=3761 Educational workshops and seminars aimed to help retailers stay vibrant and continue to succeed in an increasingly challenging economy will be key at most markets this summer. And as always, throughout the season, emphasis on show floors and in showrooms will be on growth categories. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:14:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6568065.html?nid=3761 Las Vegas — The OneCoast national sales rep group is opening a new showroom in Building C of Las Vegas’ World Market Center. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:54:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6568059.html?nid=3761 Birmingham, UK — The Glee garden, pet and leisure tradeshow, and organizer Emap Connect are fine-tuning the market’s September 21–23 edition by adding a number of new features. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:52:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6567593.html?nid=3761 Cannon Falls, MN — Gift vendor Midwest will host Girls’ Nights Out for independent retailers in select showrooms during summer markets. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:36:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6566856.html?nid=3761 New York – Gourmet Marketplace, a new specialty section featuring gourmet products and non-perishable foods, will make its debut at October’s Tabletop Market. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:52:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6564267.html?nid=3761 May 27, 2008 — Nearly 4,000 vendors participated in the Hong Kong Gifts and Premiums Fair earlier this month at the expansive Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tue, 27 May 2008 10:46:00 MST http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/CA6563662.html?nid=3761 Updating San Francisco, Chicago and New York Thu, 22 May 2008 16:39:00 MST