National Candle Association provides tips to help consumers select the right candles

The spring season offers fresh, clean scents and temperatures suitable for outside entertainment, and candles are a great option for a little extra ambience. Consumers have a myriad of options and there are a few... more »

IMC partners with GC Buying Group

International Market Centers (IMC) and GC Buying Group announced a new partnership to produce GCX: Expo & Education, a semi-annual buying and programming event connecting gourmet and housewares brands and retailers. Following the inaugural edition... more »

Growing a Marketing Plan On a Budget

Anyone working in retail knows how important it is to closely watch budgets and profit margins. Marketing can be a major factor in the overall business equation that will make or break your ongoing success. ... more »

NRF notes container ports are catching up

The monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hacket Associates, indicated the nation’s major retail container ports have started to catch up with the backlog of cargo, but noted... more »

Summer Las Vegas Market provides expanded resources and programming

Expansion in resources and programming is offered at Las Vegas Market this summer to source furniture, gift and décor with new product from top lines, complemented by engaging education and events July 24-28, 2022 at... more »

Paperworld China postpones to support pandemic containment measures

Paperworld China, formerly scheduled to take place from May 12-14, 2022, has been postponed to support pandemic containment measures. The rearranged dates will be announced at the earliest opportunity by the fair’s organizers Messe Frankfurt... more »

Retailers welcome court ruling in favor of Pulse’s antitrust lawsuit against Visa

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a federal appeals court ruling that payment processing network Pulse can sue Visa over practices it claims reduce competition over who gets to process billions of dollars in debit... more »

Gift for Life welcomes five new board members

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, announced the addition of five individuals to its board of directors: Andrea Padilla of Transpac, Angela Jacobson of Stephen Joseph, Inc., Crystal... more »

IMC Spring Cash & Carry offers immediate-buying

The International Market Centers (IMC) Spring Cash & Carry event is set for May 3-5 at AmericasMart Atlanta and offers merchandise from 350+ gift, home and apparel showrooms and near 70 temporary exhibitors in Buildings... more »

ToyFest Announces dates for the 2023 show

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) announced the return of ToyFest to The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, Feb. 27-March 3, 2023. This newly opened, purpose-built tradeshow facility in downtown Las... more »