Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led national charitable organization, today announced changes to the leadership of its Board of Directors with Emalee Hoffman of CMA Gifts and Amy Loewenberg of NY NOW at Emerald X transitioning to Chair and First Vice Chair, respectively, and Landon Metts of MarketTime elected to Second Vice Chair. Sarah Mount, GFL’s chair since 2024, steps into the role of Immediate Past Chair.

DOMOTEX, the leading trade fair for flooring, is launching with an expanded concept, establishing itself as the "Home of Flooring and Interior Finishing." From 2026 onwards, DOMOTEX will take a more holistic approach to flooring and interior construction with six new product categories.

Fort Worth, Texas-based Lavin Rugs has announced its collaboration with renowned celebrity designer Tamara Day, host of Magnolia Network’s hit show Bargain Mansions.

Tamara’s signature “laid-back luxe” aesthetic is at the heart of her five collections for Lavin. With twenty-five rug designs, each rug embodies a unique personality while balancing sophistication and comfort. Tamara’s collections include several rugs made from recycled PET fibers, making them an eco-friendly choice that is pet- and kid-friendly.

Shoppe Object, the premier home and gift trade show, concluded its Winter 2025 edition from February 2–4, 2025 at the historic Starrett-Lehigh Building with record-breaking success. The new location was resoundingly lauded by attendees and exhibitors as a superior new home for Shoppe Object’s largest-ever show, with over 800 hand-selected brands exhibiting.