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Spokane, Wash.-based Zak Designs received the prestigious 2010 Spud Award – Community Hero at Hasbro’s 9th Annual Licensing Summit and Awards Event. »

The opening day of the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market on Jan. 19 set records as the best first day in more than 10 years. »

On Saturday, Jan. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 am, retailers are invited to attend the New York’s Newest welcome reception on Pier 92 to celebrate the New York International Gift Fair market’s opening day. »

The California Gift Show will feature Crafty Chica artist and author Kathy Cano-Murillo at the January Market, Jan. 21-24. »

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving has announced the addition of South African Consulate artists to the January Market. »

An influx of some 200 new companies from 17 countries — representing businesses of all sizes, including individual designers, importers and major manufacturers — will be among exhibitors debuting new gift, home and lifestyle products in the New York’s Newest division of the winter 2011 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF). »

Trade Associates Group Ltd. (tag) has named Floyd Sullivan marketing manager for the company’s line of gifts, decorative accessories and tabletop products as well as its tfg line of contemporary furniture. »

The New York Fall Tabletop Market, held Oct. 12-15 at 7 West and 41 Madison, was filled with new products, value-priced items and bursts of color. »

Dallas Market Center has announced that the Finds Dallas Temp Show, to be held Jan. 21-24, 2011, will present hundreds of new resources for buyers and new locations for key categories. Finds continues to grow year after year and has posted a 30 percent increase over the past five years. The show will take place during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 19-25, 2011. »

Jessica Kreider has joined the 7 W New York/MMPI team as marketing manager. I »