Press Releases


February 10, 2010

WINTER 2010 NYIGF POSTS DOUBLE-DIGIT ATTENDANCE GAINS
Renewed Optimism Leads to Vigorous Sales

WHITE PLAINS, NY, February 9, 2010... Renewed buyer optimism and positive economic indicators directly resulted in a double-digit increase in attendance and robust order-writing at the winter 2010 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). This surge to some 35,000+ buyers from around the world significantly exceeded pre-market attendance projections and led many exhibitors to liken the market – and its business activity – to levels not seen since early 2008.


February 3, 2010

BLOGGERS NAME TOP PICKS AT NYIGF’S ACCENT ON DESIGN®

NEW YORK, NY, February 3, 2010... Superlative design-focused gift, home and lifestyle products in Accent on Design® were recognized by bloggers from noted design and trend-watching sites today at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).


February 2, 2010

SIX COMPANIES WIN EX•TRACTS® “BEST NEW PRODUCT” AWARDS
Joya Named “Best of Show” at Winter 2010 Market

NEW YORK, NY, February 2, 2010... A panel of trade and consumer editors bestowed EX•TRACTS® Best New Product Awards to six exhibitors in EX•TRACTS® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with Joya taking “Best of Show” honors for its Shade of Dusk perfume. EX•TRACTS runs through Thursday, February 4, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.


February 2, 2010

FIVE COMPANIES WIN HOME TEXTILES MARKET WEEK® “BEST NEW PRODUCT” AWARDS
Designers Guild Named “Best of Show” at Winter 2010 Market

NEW YORK, NY, February 2, 2010... A panel of trade and consumer editors bestowed Home Textiles Market Week® “Best New Product Awards” to five companies, with Designers Guild named “Best of Market” for its Watelet Duvet. Home Textiles Market Week runs through Thursday, February 4, at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94; 230 Fifth Avenue; and 7 West 34th Street.


February 1, 2010

FIVE COMPANIES WIN ACCENT ON DESIGN® AWARDS AT NYIGF
Awards Recognize Excellence & Creativity in Product Design

NEW YORK, NY, February 1, 2010… Five Accent on Design® exhibitors were recognized today for design excellence, with awards for product design, overall excellence, best collection and best new designer, presented to companies from the United States, England and Korea. Accent on Design runs through Thursday, February 4, at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.


February 1, 2010

MAJOR REORGANIZATION OF NYIGF PLANNED FOR 2013
Phased Changes Begin in Summer 2010 & Align With Javits Center Renovations


January 28, 2010

NYIGF PARTNERS WITH GIFT FOR LIFE TO LAUNCH NEW DESIGN COMPETITION
"Make Change" Competition Will Benefit DIFFA

January 28, 2010—Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced today a partnership with the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) to invite emerging and established designers to submit themed product design concepts as they vie for a People’s Choice Award and a Designer Distinction Award. Revenue generated through the competition, which debuts at the summer 2010 market, will benefit DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.


December 11, 2009

GOURMET HOUSEWARES SHOW® MOVES TO NEW YORK CITY IN 2011
Show Will Be Presented Within the Winter Edition of NYIGF

WHITE PLAINS, NY, December 11, 2009... GLM, LLC has announced that its Gourmet Housewares Show® will move to New York City, beginning in January 2011, to be presented annually within the winter edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), the nation’s premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace.


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