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Party Product Trends: Birmingham Spring Fair

February 6, 2020 By Trend Staff -

The Trend Curve team has gone from one trade show to another since the year began. Today, Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf is at Spring Fair Birmingham. She is trend-spotting many categories, including party products. I spoke with her this morning about her top party-product trend takeaways: Bridal is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial Correspondent, European Trade Fairs, Spring Fair Birmingham, Trend   Tagged With: Balloons, Bridal, Marble, Paper, Party Products, Spring Fair Birmingham

Toy Fair 2019 Trends

April 11, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Trends spotted at the 2019 edition of New York Toy Fair included plenty of YouTube and video-game tie-ins. Also making a statement were collectibles at all price points (with music and sports themes on the rise), sparkly and squishy products galore, traditional touches such as DIY woodcrafts and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Toy Fair, Trend   Tagged With: Key Items, Llamas, Sequins, Toy Fair, Toys, Unicorns

Trend Flash™ — International Home & Housewares Show 2019

March 8, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Editorial Correspondent Julie Smith Vincenti attended the Housewares Show and noted the topline trends below. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter … [Read more...]

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Trend Flash™ – Ambiente 2019

February 11, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash is one of many exclusive benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. In this edition, Editorial Correspondent Julie Smith Vincenti shares her top-line trends from the Ambiente trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more … [Read more...]

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Trend Flash™ — Christmasworld 2019

January 25, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Only Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family receive Trend Flash. In this edition, Editorial Director Michelle Lamb shares her top trends from the Christmasworld trade fair, held in Frankfurt. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter … [Read more...]

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Trend Flash™ — Showcase Ireland

January 23, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Showcase Ireland is Dublin’s exclusive venue for artisan makers. Editorial Director Michelle Lamb has been in Dublin for this annual show. The top trends are below. COLOR Purples were added to multiple assortments Ink blue picked up steam Dark, dramatic and complex teal energized high-end … [Read more...]

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Trend Flash™ – Maison & Objét, January 2019

January 21, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash is one of many exclusive benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. In this edition, Editorial Director Michelle Lamb shares her topline trends from the Maison & Objét trade fair in Paris. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow … [Read more...]

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Trend Flash™ – Atlanta Gift Market

January 14, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash™ is an exclusive Member benefit for subscribers to The Trend Curve. Editorial Director Michelle Lamb has been in Atlanta trend-spotting seasonal gifts and trim. Her top trends are below. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter … [Read more...]

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Trend Flash™ – Heimtextil 2019

January 11, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash is one of many exclusive benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Elaine Markoutsas, Editorial Correspondent, is in Frankfurt for the annual Heimtextil fair. Her top trends are below. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow … [Read more...]

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Trend Flash™ Atlanta Rug Market

January 11, 2019 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash is only for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Doug Thayer, Editorial Correspondent, is in Atlanta for the twice-yearly rug market. His top trends are below. Read more about directional looks from Atlanta in the next issue of The Trend Curve. Follow … [Read more...]

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