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According to show management, the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) held Aug. 14-19 saw strong order-writing among buyers and a 6.5-percent increase in retailer attendance over last year's edition. The show housed approximately 2,800 exhibitors in the Javits Center as well as at Piers 92 and 94 and reportedly drew 33,500 attendees in total.

"NYIGF's timing—as the last major market of the summer season—was beneficial for buyers and exhibitors alike, with many retailers making their final purchasing decisions here in New York," said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior vice...