industry news

• 22nd Annual ARTS Awards Finalists Announced
  Posted Date: 08/24/2010
  New this year is the Green Award, which recognizes a manufacturer’s excellence in sustainable practices and standards.  more

• OLB Group Purchases Three E-Commerce Properties from Retailer Networks, Inc.
  Posted Date: 08/12/2010
  GHMconnect, Gift and Home Channel and Thrive on Main will be added to the e-commerce service provider’s offerings. more

• Perfect Timing Donates to Breast Cancer Research, American Forests
  Posted Date: 08/10/2010
  Proceeds from Lang and Avalanche products will continue to be donated in 2011.  more

show news

• Summer NYIGF Boasts Brisk Business and Exciting New Changes
  Posted Date: 08/26/2010
  The show’s August 2010 edition was the largest since summer 2008. more

• Dallas Market Center Relocates and Expands Outdoor Living Shared Showroom 
  Posted Date: 08/25/2010
  The new 31,000-square-foot space will debut during the Total Home & Gift Market, January 19–25, 2011. more

• Fall for It All at AmericasMart’s Two-in-One Market
  Posted Date: 08/24/2010
  The Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Atlanta Gourmet Market to be held September 11–13, 2010.  more

• Gift for Life to Benefit from Pacific Market Center’s Tabletop by Design
  Posted Date: 08/23/2010
  Eleven permanent showrooms have designed dazzling tabletop displays, with all proceeds benefiting DIFFA. more

editor’s corner

Many small businesses lament the fact that their local residents aren't supporting their companies. "They want cute, unique shops and restaurants but spend their money at big-box stores. We can't survive if you don't support us." Very true, but keep in mind that buy local is a two-way street. You need to support your residents and town if you want them to support you. Read on to see how.