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[New York, NY] — Registration is now open for the JA New York Fall Show, taking place October 25–27, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. It’s the first JA New York event produced by INSTORE since acquiring the iconic trade show earlier this year.

[Montclair, NJ] — INVISION has announced that HOYA Vision Care has joined the sponsor roster for INVISION MATCH! 2026, the invite-only event created to connect leading optometry practice owners with innovative industry suppliers through curated, one-on-one business meetings. Scheduled for September 30 – October 2, 2026, at The Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, INVISION MATCH! offers a focused alternative to the traditional trade show experience.

Montclair, NJ — INVISION has announced that DAC Vision/National Optronics has joined the growing sponsor roster for INVISION MATCH! 2026, the invite-only event designed to connect leading optometry practice owners with innovative industry suppliers through curated, one-on-one business meetings.

[Montclair, NJ] — INVISION has announced that Carrot (formerly Virtual Field) and Rise Nano Optics have joined the sponsor roster for INVISION MATCH! 2026, the invite-only event designed to connect leading optometry practice owners with innovative industry suppliers through curated, one-on-one business meetings.

INSTORE, the leading media and information company serving the fine jewelry industry, today announced the acquisition of the JA New York trade shows from Emerald Holding, Inc. (Emerald). The move marks a pivotal moment for the jewelry industry, reuniting one of its most storied trade events with an organization that has spent decades embedded in the daily lives of independent jewelers and the suppliers who serve them.

[Montclair, NJ] — SmartWork Media has been named a finalist for two Jesse H. Neal Awards, the most prestigious honors in business-to-business journalism. Often referred to as the “Pulitzers of B2B media,” the Neal Awards are presented annually by SIIA Media to recognize editorial excellence across hundreds of industries.

[Montclair, NJ] — INVISION announces the creation of INVISION MATCH!, a new invite only event created to deliver highly curated, one-on-one meetings between private optometry practice owners and leading industry suppliers. Produced by SmartWork Media, the inaugural event will take place September 30 – October 2, 2026, at The Palms Hotel & Casino in Las  Vegas, Nevada.

MONTCLAIR, NJ (September 4, 2025) – SmartWork Media is proud to announce that several of its brands have been named finalists in the prestigious 2025 FOLIO Eddie & Ozzie Awards, which honor excellence in editorial and design across the publishing industry. Winners will be revealed at a gala celebration in New York City on October 6.

MONTCLAIR, NJ (August 15, 2025) — SmartWork Media once again made a strong showing at the annual TABPI Awards, earning recognition across categories that highlight both editorial excellence and design leadership. Among this year’s highlights: six SWM brands were named to the competition’s most prestigious category, Best Single Issue.

Submitted by CORE architecture + design Gold: Le Basque Submitted by Studio RB LLC Primary Category: Restaurant/Fast Food Silver: Saucy! Submitted by ROWE Gold: Elevated Drive Thru Submitted by Chick-fil-A, Inc Primary Category: Restaurant/Casual Dining Silver: Cactus Club Cafe – Yonge Sheppard Centre Submitted by Yellow Goat Design Restaurant design by Jeffrey Beers Intl. and Ombrages Lighting Design Gold: Wellington Market Submitted by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc.