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High Point Market Authority cancels postponed spring market

Due to ongoing impacts, government restrictions, and economic difficulties stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the High Point Market Authority announced the cancellation of the Spring 2020 High Point Market. The next High Point Market... more »

Reed Expositions reschedules BookExpo, UnBound and BookCon 

Reed Expositions issued a statement on April 14, 2020, stating that it will reschedule BookExpo, UnBound and BookCon for spring 2021. To our BookExpo, UnBound & BookCon community, Due to the escalation of COVID-19 globally,... more »

IMC presents free webinar series for gift, home and apparel buyers and exhibitors

As part of its ongoing support of the design and retail community during the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers (IMC) is presenting a series of free webinars for gift, home and apparel buyers and exhibitors,... more »

IHA issues letter from its president

In a recent letter from Derek Miller, International Housewares Association (IHA) detailed how it is providing services to the home and housewares industry. Since 1938, the International Housewares Association has provided services to the home +... more »

HKTDC hosts month-long Spring Virtual Expo

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted business activity across the globe, with hundreds of exhibitions worldwide being postponed or even canceled, depriving many companies across the board of opportunities to promote themselves. Adapting to this new... more »

Enhancing the Cross-Category Shopping Experience at AmericasMart

The 60-year-old campus is getting more than a facelift – a thoughtful reorganization is underway. {Sponsored} A New Lifestyle Destination Takes Shape On January 22, less than 24 hours after the close of Atlanta Market, big things... more »

IMC ShopZio B2B Marketplace adoption surges

Adoption of the ShopZio B2B digital platform has surged – with more than 100 new vendor registrations in less than one week – following the recent announcement by International Market Centers (IMC) and its digital... more »

Lovepop uses its expertise to produce personal protective equipment

During these difficult times, Lovepop is now using its design and manufacturing expertise to produce much-needed personal protective equipment. With guidance from Partners Healthcare Working Groups and the State of Massachusetts Manufacturing Emergency Response Team... more »

IndieMe launches Virtual Expo

IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft, announced its first Virtual Expo, which will be held from June 3-9, 2020*. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 22 years... more »

CoolSnowGlobes launches Globes for Good program to help provide PPE

CoolSnowGlobes launched the Globes for Good program, designed to procure and donate PPE equipment to hospitals and nursing homes and those on the front lines in New York City. CoolSnowGlobes noted it will utilize its... more »