NRF shares trade credit insurance plan could increase liquidity during pandemic

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a report released this week calling for a federal backstop for trade credit insurance, saying the proposal could help provide liquidity badly needed by retailers as they recover from... more »

Adam Glassman appears in special Countdown to REA Webinar

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will appear in a special Countdown to the REAs webinar on Tuesday, Aug.... more »

Messe Frankfurt makes face-to-face meetings possible at its three trade shows

Messe Frankfurt has devised a concept that includes detailed organizational, hygiene and medical measures to ensure safe personal contacts. With B2B business, it is particularly important to establish personal contacts and discuss solutions as well... more »

IMC repositions August Markets as showroom-only buying opportunities

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its August markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas will run as scheduled, but will be staged as showroom-only buying opportunities – with no tradeshow component – based on recent... more »

Retail shrink totals $61.7 billion in 2019

Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the number of shoplifting, organized retail crime and... more »

Melrose International launches virtual showrooms

Melrose International announced the premier of its virtual MELROSE360˙ Showrooms, which offers a new way to shop this market season. Customers will be able to shop by collections, walk the entire showroom, make wish lists... more »

IFJAG cancels September show

The International Fashion Jewelry and Accessory Group (IFJAG), a not-for-profit, member-owned association, has canceled its September show in Las Vegas. The show was originally scheduled for Sep. 28-30, 2020. "Due to the impact of the COVID-19... more »

GCA hosts Noted Pitch Program for black-owned companies and makers

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) will host its Noted Pitch Program for Black-Owned Companies/Black Makers on July 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. E.T. The GCA’s unique Noted Pitch Program offers makers the chance to “pitch”... more »

House of Morgan Pewter

With so many makers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we can share it with our readers.  Amanda Morgan, owner of the House of Morgan Pewter, noted that... more »

Messe Frankfurt celebrates its 780th anniversary

On Jul. 11, 1240, Emperor Frederick II granted trade fair rights to Frankfurt am Main, marking the birth of Messe Frankfurt. Now, 780 years later, the company can look back on an eventful history in... more »