Happy Fall!

The fourth quarter is well underway and consumer spending doesn’t seem to be stalling. The National Retail Federation is optimistic in their October Monthly Economic Review. “There’s a saying that you should never underestimate the... more »

AmericasMart adds Saturday apparel and accessories sourcing for holiday 2021

AmericasMart Atlanta is expanding access to its apparel and accessories immediate resources showrooms on four special buying days: Black Friday (Nov. 26) and the first three Saturdays of December. Buyers can source cash and carry... more »

Stonewall Kitchen acquires Michel Design Works 

Award-winning specialty food and home goods producer Stonewall Kitchen announced its acquisition of Michel Design Works, based in Katonah, New York. Michel Design Works is a comprehensive lifestyle brand specializing in bath and body products,... more »

NRF shares consumers are spending headed into 2021 holiday shopping

The impact of the pandemic on the nation’s economy will be a key factor in retail sales during the 2021 holiday season, but the National Retail Federation (NRF) is nonetheless confident in its forecast for... more »

Schleich USA hires eight-year old as its first chief storytelling officer

Schleich USA hires an eight-year old as chief storytelling officer from a pool of nearly 150 applicants. Once upon a time, Schleich (pronounced Shh-like), the leading manufacturer of animal characters and playsets, went searching for... more »

GHTA partners with Gift for Life to support Hunger Relief

Gift for Life announced a partnership with Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) to host a fundraiser for World Central Kitchen during this week’s GHTA Annual Conference, Nov. 3-4 online. All funds raised will benefit... more »

JuniperMarket launches in December

With just weeks until the December launch of JuniperMarket, a new B2B e-commerce marketplace powered by International Market Centers (IMC), the in-house team is working around the clock to onboard tens of thousands of SKUs... more »

NextGen Dallas partners with Enesco

NextGen Dallas, an agency that has operated in the Dallas Market Center for almost 50 years in the Total Home & Gift industry, has announced its partnership with Enesco, a producer of gift products for... more »

It’s a Shore Thing

The Maschal family opened Bay Village in 1966 in Beach Haven, New Jersey — located on Long Beach Island (LBI). This popular destination has remained a must-visit place for generations of families who visit LBI,... more »

Atlanta Market and LVM offer destinations for gourmet and housewares retailers

International Market Centers’ (IMC) Winter 2022 Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market offer destinations for gourmet and housewares retailers looking for trendsetting new product, category growth opportunities and business-building education. With a combined 1,000 gourmet... more »