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17th Annual GHTA Conference to be Held November 13-15 in Phoenix

The 17th Annual GHTA Conference will be returning to the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ from November 13-15, 2019. A detailed agenda will be available soon, but here is a preview:

General Session Presentations
  • "Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen: How the Power of Story Can Grow Your Business" by Tim Arnold, StoryBrand
  • "Top 10 Retail Trends You Need to Know for 2020" by Warren Shoulberg, Forbes.com

Breakout Sessions
  • "Using Data to Leverage Growth," led by Whereoware
  • "Financial Shifts in Retail," led by Bruce Bartolotta, NXGEN
  • "Tools to Prepare for the Downturn," led by Warren Shoulberg, Forbes.com
  • "Digital Growth Strategies," led by Dylan Schauben, The Company

Registration Rates
  • GHTA Members: $699
  • GSMA Members: $699
  • Non-Members: $849
Atlanta Announces Showroom Expansions

In preparation of the The Atlanta International Gift at Home Furnishings Market, July 9-15, 2019, 22 design-driven showrooms are opening new locations, renewing their leases and recreating their spaces.

The market's Home Decor Collection, which features approximately 2000 lighting, rug, casual furniture, accent furniture, wall decor and linen brands, is opening six new showrooms:

  • America Arts
  • Djem Unique Design
  • Lands Downunder International
  • Mastour Est 1890
  • Soicher-Marin Gallery
  • Welland Industries, LLC.

The market's Commercial Design Collection is also introducing six new showrooms, one relocation/expansion, a new office space and three new lines.

Showrooms opening in July include Hubbardton Forge, Lacefield Designs, Novateur Design Solutions, Three Birds Casual, PS Luxury, and a corporate showroom for Worlds Away Hospitality.
Las Vegas Lays Plans for an Outstanding Market

Showroom Expansions

Las Vegas Market announced that more than 10,000 square feet of expanded, relocated and renewed showrooms are confirmed the July 28-August 1, 2019 trade show. In addition, 12 gift and gourmet tenants have committed the the market.

Four current gourmet exhibitors are relocating and expanding their showrooms for the summer market:

  • Costa Nova
  • LeadingWare
  • Mills Gourmet
  • Muir Sales


Five gift exhibitors have also committed to the market with showroom relocations, expansions and renewals:

  • ApplePark
  • Diverse Marketing
  • Jim Spinx
  • Monahan Paper
  • NEST Fragrances


Cody Foster will be opening its first west coast showroom at the market, while Vintage Addiction is opening its first-ever permanent showroom.

One-day Floral Designer Event

On July 8 from 3:30 until 8:30 pm, Las Vegas Market is joining forces with the American Institute of Floral Designers to host an event to connect market vendors with floral industry vendors and buyers.

Food trucks, showroom tours and demonstrations will be available for AIFD members.

New Temporary Gift and Home Exhibit Layout

Las Vegas Market will debut a new floor plan for its temporary exhibits at the summer show while the IMC's new Expo Center at World Market Center Las Vegas is under construction.

The Pavillions will showcase its more than 500 gift and home decor resources under one roof, offering buyers and designers a one-stop shopping experience.
Dallas Goes the Extra Mile

Expanded Showrooms

In anticipation of the Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-25, 2019, Dallas Market Center announces the addition of 166,000 square feet of new, renewed and expanded gift, floral, holiday and gourmet showrooms.

New exhibitors include:

  • BIDK Home
  • Blingy Sips
  • Davis & Davis Gourmet Foods
  • Hammond's Candies
  • Texas Sweet Heat

Global Artisan Showcase

Dallas Market Center is partnering with the International Folk Art Alliance to host the International Folk Art Market Collection from June 19-23.

The exhibit, which will be located in the World Trade Center Atrium, will feature more than 20 artisans from a variety of different countries, including Mexico, Uzbekistan and India.
Upcoming Markets
  • Columbus MarketPlace: June 23-25 Dublin, Ohio
  • Seattle Mart: July 17-22. Seattle, WA
  • Biloxi Gift Show: Biloxi, MS
  • Rocky Mountain Gift Show: August 21-26 Denver, CO
  • Surf Expo: September 5-7 Orlando, FL
  • Philadelphia Candy Show: September 8-10. Hersey, PA
  • Casual Furniture Show: September 10-13. Chicago IL
  • ABC Kids Expo: October 23-25. Las Vegas
  • New York Tabletop: October 29 -1 New York, NY
  • Baton Rouge Jewery & Merchandise Show: December 13-15. Baton Rouge, LA
Foreign Markets
Messe Frankfurt Tendence : June 29-July 02. Germany
Toronto Gift Fair : August 11-14. Canada
Toyko Gift Show : September 3-6. Japan
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Large Banner
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$345
Medium Rectangle
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$295
Half Page
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$595
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