Announcing h+h americas
The premier trade show for the crafts industry, h+h, is coming to North America. We’re proud to be the strategic partner to produce this new show.
AFCI to Merge into NAMTA
The Association for Creative Industries (AFCI) announced yesterday that it intends to merge with The International Art Materials Association (NAMTA). Pending a vote by both organization’s members, the merger will be finalized by mid-August 2021.
Bead&Button Show and Magazine to Close Permanently
The Bead&Button Show and Magazine will close down permanently says owner Kalmbach Media. Declining attendance at the show, plus ad and sponsorship revenue, and the pandemic led to the decision.
XRX Steps in to Replace TNNA with Yarn Industry Trade Show in 2021
Benjamin Levisay, CEO of XRX, announced today that the company will be putting on a trade show for the yarn industry in May 2021, stepping to fill the void left by TNNA.
Quilts, Inc. Finds Funder, Offers Vendors Full Refunds for Cancelled Spring Quilt Market
Quilts, Inc. announced today that they’ve secured a funder and will be issuing full refunds to all vendors for the cancelled Spring Quilt Market show.
Destination Dallas: A Needlepoint Trade Show with a Focus on Community Building
Destination Dallas is a premier trade show for the needlepoint industry with an emphasis on community building. Here’s the story of how three women bought a struggling regional show and transformed it into what it is today.
TNNA to Replace Winter Market with Pavilion at Creativation
The National Needlearts Association will no longer hold its Winter Market and instead will have a pavilion for wholesalers on the show floor at Creativation 2020.
What is h+h Cologne and Is It Right for Your Business?
Traveling overseas to attend a trade show is a big investment of both time and financial resources, but the payoff can be big. If you’re going to go abroad in search of unique products to source for your retail shop or to make connections with European buyers, h+h Cologne is likely your best bet.
Show Report: NY NOW 2018
NY NOW, the trade show for the home, lifestyle, and gifts market, took place August 12-15 at the Javits Center in New York City. Lisa Chamoff was there and brings us this report on the latest trends and buzz at the show.
Tackling NY NOW as a Small Business Owner
Refluff owner Adrienne Baker-Seiffert shares her strategy and process for attending the NY NOW international trade show for the gift market.