IMC acquires Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online

International Market Centers (IMC) announced an agreement to acquire Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Jesse James, co-founder of Shoppe Object, will join IMC as vice... more »

Survey details where and how buyers are spending in Q1

Silk Wool and Bijoux, a jewelry and accessories company based in Philadelphia since 2009,  recently surveyed 835 of its customers, which are composed of boutiques, gift shops, farm stores, historic homes and museums. “In looking... more »

Gift Shop Plus asks retailers to share photos of creative holiday displays

Gift Shop® Plus wants to see how retailers are displaying holiday merchandise. Interior and exterior displays featuring Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, or any holiday are welcome. Photos shared may be  included in upcoming articles, either... more »

GHTA provides details on monthly educational programs and Conference 2022

GHTA will offer two programs for members in 2022. The first is monthly webinars that will begin Feb. 15, 2022. Secondly, it announced that Conference 2022 will be held Sep. 21-23, at the Westin Tampa... more »

Messe Frankfort’s digital platforms helps retailers with emerging trends

The online platform Conzoom Solutions regularly offers new content that gives retailers resources in the form of expert tips, podcasts or videos. In March, the style agency bora.herke.palmisano will provide video contributions on Ambiente, Christmasworld... more »

VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta prepares for 2022 bridal season

As weddings and events return in full swing, International Market Centers' VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta is set to present a wealth of brands showcasing the newest in bridal and formal, April 12-14 at AmericasMart... more »

Spielwarenmesse Digital releases the ToyAward prize winners

At the opening of Spielwarenmesse Digital, this year’s ToyAward prize winners were announced. The categories included: PreSchool, SchoolKids, Teenager & Adults, Startup and Sustainability. This year there were no nominees, and now winner, in the... more »

NRF expects Valentine’s Day spending to reach $23.9 billion

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

IHA data on consumer values provides insights on lifestyle trends

Exclusive IHA data on consumer values; insights on shifting consumer lifestyle trends; an inside discussion about one of the industry’s fastest-growing and most influential online food and home platforms; and a revealing view into the... more »

Better Signage in 4 Steps

Whenever I talk about signs with a retailer, the first thing I ask them to do is to take the 360° test: stand anywhere in your space and take a slow spin, counting the number... more »