IMC_di adds to its Juniper team

IMC_di, International Market Centers’ Digital Innovation division, announced another round of new hires encompassing sales, development, engineering and customer success to its team developing Juniper, a full suite of digital sales and marketing solutions designed... more »

Las Vegas Market pre-registrations surge for April staging

Momentum and anticipation are building for the April 2021 Las Vegas Market, running Apr. 11-15, at World Market Center Las Vegas, with buyer registration pacing at 80% above Summer 2020 levels. Based on historical trends,... more »

Rocky Mountain Gift Show wraps up a successful event

There were 176 Exhibitors with over 1500 lines represented at the Rocky Mountain Gift Show, held Feb. 24-28, 2021. Multiple new reps and lines were available alongside the permanent showrooms that have been available at... more »

Paper Source files for bankruptcy

Card and gift retailer Paper Source has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a plan to sell itself and close at least 11 stores, reports Retail Dive. The company, which runs 158 stores, has a stalking horse bid... more »

Sullivan Inc. launches new wholesale website

Sullivan, Inc., a designer and marketer of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware and seasonal holiday decorations, announces the launch of a new and improved wholesale website. “For our industry, I don’t think there’s any going... more »

NRF shares 2021 could experience record retail sales growth

A wide array of economic indicators point toward potentially record retail sales growth during 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic remains the biggest challenge for the year, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for National Retail Federation (NRF), said.... more »

IHA cancels The Inspired Home Show 2021

As state restrictions prohibiting large gatherings remain in effect for the foreseeable future, and government travel restrictions continue to significantly impede domestic and international travel, the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Board of Directors have made... more »

Ross Hutchison takes reins as president of Universal Engraving

On Feb. 1, Ross Hutchison took the reins as president of Universal Engraving, Inc. (UE) — a position held by his father, Larry, and grandfather, company founder Glenn E. Hutchison. Universal Engraving is one of... more »

IMC’s March 2021 Market Insights Webinar focuses on smartphone photography

International Market Centers’ (IMC) next Market Insights webinar, Smartphone Photo Tips to Elevate Your Brand, explores the ubiquitous marketing tool buyers and brands have at their fingertips: their smartphones. In an hour-long session on Mar.... more »

C.R. Gibson reveals new branding and product offerings

C.R. Gibson, a leader in the upscale gifts and decorative products market unveiled its new branding as C.R. Gibson Signature. This rebranding reflects the evolution of the company as well as its vision for the... more »