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CHICAGO — Every November, the Private Label Trade Show, which is produced by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), brings together a diverse mix of retail and wholesale buyers, brokers, distributors and exhibitors to experience the latest product innovation in a variety of categories. From food and beverage to pet care to household products, […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is observed on Nov. 1-2, particularly in Mexico and Mexican American communities, to honor and celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones. For funeral professionals, understanding death traditions like this, along with best strategies for comforting the bereaved, is an integral part of […]
LAS VEGAS — At IMEX America 2026, trade show booths became stages for live art, immersive storytelling and multisensory experiences designed to turn passing attendees into engaged prospects. The 15th annual show, held Oct. 13-15 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, attracted more than 17,800 event professionals. Across the show floor, attendees encountered silent discos, live […]
HOUSTON — In 2026, Koelnmesse Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, launched h+h americas Fall Edition at the Reliant Center. This textile show is an extension of h+h americas, which takes place every spring in Rosemont, Ill., and is an extension of Koelnmesse GmbH’s original h+h cologne. It was designed as a strategic follow-up to h+h americas, keeping conversations and orders moving, relationships […]
PANAMA CITY — The Panama Convention Center is hosting World of Coffee Panama 2026 Oct. 23-25, welcoming the global coffee industry and community to a coffee-producing country for the first time in the show’s history. Trade Show Executive was on the ground in Panama City for the opening of the show, thanks to the Panama Convention […]
SAN ANTONIO — Premiere San Antonio 2026 saw a 30% increase in attendance this year. This dramatic surge, which far outpaces industry growth averages tracked by Trade Show Executive (TSE), is credited to a powerful new partnership between the Premiere brand and SalonCentric, and an acceleration in the show’s planning and sales cycle. The regional […]
CINCINNATI — Ohio is ranked ninth among the 10 states projected to experience the fastest growth in franchise establishments, joining Michigan and Utah as newcomers to the top 10, according to the International Franchise Association’s 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook. The study found that Ohio has approximately 30,000 franchise establishments and more than 300,000 employees, and […]
LONDON — In 2026, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ (IAAPA)® IAAPA Expo Europe hosted its largest show floor to date, which spanned more than 245,000 square feet. This is a 50% growth since the event, which rotates cities annually, was last held in London in 2022. IAAPA Expo Europe welcomed 16,530 verified […]
PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Last month, Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit recognized event success and offered elite experiences at Terranea Resort. The Gold 100 Education Summit was packed with thought leaders, who highlighted key trends and best practices to help attendees get ahead. Courtesy of Rozie Synopsis, TSE put together 10 key takeaways. 1. Geopolitical Tensions […]
LAS VEGAS — On Sept. 23-25, 2026, PRINTING United Expo brought together 27,000 registered attendees from 100 countries and more than 850 exhibitors across approximately one million square feet at the Las Vegas Convention Center. According to Joshua Carruth, Executive Vice President, Expositions at PRINTING United Alliance, the equipment displayed at the show was an especially tangible measure […]
