Retailers express concern over OSHA emergency regulation

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expressed concern about a possible Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary standard regarding COVID-19. NRF urged OSHA to continue to issue industry-specific guidance concerning COVID-19. “Over the past... more »

IMC’s AmericasMart Atlanta returns to pre-pandemic attendance

International Market Centers (IMC) continues its positive market momentum with a return to pre-pandemic attendance levels at its Spring Market, Mar. 1-5, 2021 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The successful market marks a new milestone in IMC’s post-COVID-19... more »

Denver Mart closes after 56 years

The Denver Mart hosted the final Rocky Mountain Gift Show at the current Denver Mart, Feb. 24-28. There were 176 Exhibitors with over 1500 lines represented at the market over the past week. Multiple new... more »

Share Your Story: Papillon Press

A father/daughter printmaking, stationery and design business places a priority on making the world a better place. With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share... more »

Kellytoy teams up with California high school

Kellytoy, a subsidiary of Jazwares, announced that it has contributed nearly 100 of its best-selling “chonky” Squishmallows to Silverado High School (Silverado) located in Mission Viejo, California, in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, to... more »

Exhibitors debut in InterHall for Spring High Point Market

Six design-driven and lifestyle-focused home furnishings exhibitors are set to debut in InterHall for Spring 2021 High Point Market, joining more than 70 manufacturers, suppliers and designers in one of High Point’s signature destinations. Spring... more »

IMC_di adds to its Juniper team

IMC_di, International Market Centers’ Digital Innovation division, announced another round of new hires encompassing sales, development, engineering and customer success to its team developing Juniper, a full suite of digital sales and marketing solutions designed... more »

Las Vegas Market pre-registrations surge for April staging

Momentum and anticipation are building for the April 2021 Las Vegas Market, running Apr. 11-15, at World Market Center Las Vegas, with buyer registration pacing at 80% above Summer 2020 levels. Based on historical trends,... more »

Rocky Mountain Gift Show wraps up a successful event

There were 176 Exhibitors with over 1500 lines represented at the Rocky Mountain Gift Show, held Feb. 24-28, 2021. Multiple new reps and lines were available alongside the permanent showrooms that have been available at... more »

Paper Source files for bankruptcy

Card and gift retailer Paper Source has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a plan to sell itself and close at least 11 stores, reports Retail Dive. The company, which runs 158 stores, has a stalking horse bid... more »