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Former President of Ty to Head Midwest-CBK 1/9/2012 Scott Wehrs, former president of Ty, Inc., has been tapped to lead Midwest-CBK.

C.R. Gibson Teams with Dena 1/6/2012 C.R. Gibson launches new accessories collection with Dena.

IBA To Host State of Industry Breakfast in Houston 1/6/2012 The International Balloon Association will hold a State of the Industry Breakfast at the Halloween & Party Expo.

LOUIE Awards Judges Announced 1/5/2012 Esteemed judges for the 24th Annual LOUIE Awards includes prominent retailers, industry members and editors.

Roman Announces January 2012 Show Events 1/4/2012 Roman has recently published their show events and specials for January 2012.

Buyers To Find New Growth at the CMC 1/4/2012 The California Market Center will present expanded array of resources.

L.A. Mart Announces Showroom Expansion 1/3/2012 Veteran showrooms and manufacturers, along with new-to-market resources, demonstrate long-term commitment to L.A. Mart and CGS buyers.

Urban Expositions Acquires Portland Gift & Accessories Show 1/3/2012 Urban Expositions acquires new west coast shows.

Restaurant Week Offers Discounts During NYIGF 1/2/2012 The 20th annual winter NYC Restaurant Week will offer discounts during the NYIGF.

Urban Trends Collection Opens Corporate Showroom in Dallas 1/2/2012 Urban Trends is opening a corporate showroom at the Dallas Market Center.

Melissa & Doug Moves to Permanent Showroom in Atlanta 1/2/2012 Melissa & Doug is trading its temporary location for a permanent space in Atlanta.

Imagine That! Expands Dallas Market Center Showroom 12/28/2011 Imagine That! to expand its DMC showroom.

Well prepared for Paperworld 2012 12/28/2011 Exclusive services from the Smartphone app to childcare abound at Paperworld.

L.A. Mart Announces Permanent Showroom Expansions 12/27/2011 Long-term renewals, relocations and openings will debut at the January 2012 California Gift Show.

Registration Has Opened for SURTEX 12/26/2011 Holidays and snowstorms aside, it's time to think Spring 2012 and registering to attend SURTEX next May 20-22.

AmericasMart Advances Its Digital Strategy 12/26/2011 AmericasMart has announced wi-fi capabilities for the winter market.

Dallas Shared Showrooms Present New Products & Special Events 12/23/2011 Shared showrooms at DMC boast new products.

Vintage Product to be a Major Focus of FINDS Dallas Temp Show 12/23/2011 DMC is set to showcase vintage products.

Midwest-CBK and Colonial Candle Offer Passport to Success Contest and Events 12/22/2011 Retailers are called to enter the Passport to Success sweepstakes through Midwest-CBK and Colonial Candle.

Party Partners joins The Madison Park Group 12/22/2011 The Madison Park Group has teamed with Party Partners.

Coquette Updates Website 12/22/2011 Coquette revamps website to coincide with rebranding.

The Madison Park Group Opens Showroom at AmericasMart 12/21/2011 MPG will unveil new showroom in Atlanta.

NYIGF’s Personal Accessories Division Showcases Design Resources 12/21/2011 The Winter NYIGF will showcase personal accessories.

Entrada Collection Opens Dallas Showroom 12/20/2011 Dallas Market Center and Entrada Collection have announced that Entrada Collection will open a showroom space in Dallas.

SURTEX Offers Education for Newbies & Vets 12/20/2011 Art and design business perspectives will be offered at SURTEX.