Christmasworld, Paperworld and Ambiente merge together for April event

The Ambiente, Christmasworld and Paperworld trade fairs will be held as a joint event under the name International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition in Frankfurt am Main from April 17-20, 2021 as a one-off.... more »

ASTRA promotes Sue Warfield to interim president

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) Board of Directors announced a change in the association’s leadership. Sue Warfield has been promoted to interim president of ASTRA, effective immediately. Kim Mosley was the previous president... more »

IMC reports enhancements to ShopZio

IMC_di, the digital innovations division of International Market Centers (IMC), reports that recent enhancements to ShopZio resulted in increased visibility and utility – and by extension, strong gains in adoption and engagement – for the... more »

Consumers celebrate Halloween despite COVID-19

Like many holidays this year, Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The autumnal holiday may look a little different this year, but consumers are finding ways to safely mark the... more »

Messe Frankfurt revamps spring 2021 schedule

As a result of the course taken by the pandemic, Messe Frankfurt will not be holding any of its own physical trade fairs at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds between January and March 2021. The company... more »

High Point Market TrendWatch program highlights 120+ products

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its exclusive TrendWatch program will highlight 120+ products from more than 70 exhibitors through a series of half-hour CEU-accredited webinars and a free digital “flip book” in advance of... more »

HEARTS Awards silent auction fundraiser benefits No Kid Hungry

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that the silent auction fundraiser of the HEARTS Awards, honoring outstanding leadership, empathy and service during the COVID-19 pandemic, will benefit No Kid... more »

IMC promotes Belshaw & Eckman to new leadership roles

International Market Centers (IMC) announced a new organizational structure for its leasing and leadership teams, which more closely aligns permanent showroom and temporary tradeshow leasing and emphasizes customer experience and partnership. Effective immediately, Dorothy Belshaw... more »

NY NOW opens registration for its Digital Market

NY NOW has opened registration for its Digital Market, which will be held Oct. 3-7, 2020. "We’re bringing the Market to you! Register to experience an immersive Digital Market this October where you’ll discover the... more »

Designers focus on wellness at IMC’s Directions In Design

Four Atlanta designers will reflect on the impact of design on wellness in the 2020 staging of International Market Centers’ (IMC) Directions In Design, a vignette program which showcases the combined home décor resources of... more »