IMC reopens campuses with new safety procedures in place

With guidance from health and elected officials as well a top epidemiologist, International Market Centers (IMC) has reopened its campuses in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas with new safety mitigants and operational protocols. AmericasMart... more »

Wind & Fire launches OPEN campaign to support small businesses

As Jewelry Retailers begin reopening across America, getting back to anything near "normal" may seem impossible. Even small progress, however, can build great momentum. Wind & Fire, The Art of Eco-Sustainable Jewelry, is proud to do... more »

IMC implements Together Safely protocols

International Market Centers (IMC) released its Together Safely plan for reopening its buildings in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas and preparing for Summer 2020 markets given the COVID-19 situation. The plan, which details safety... more »

Shoppe Object creates Black Lives Matter Action Initiative

In response to the global outcry against systemic racism and injustices affecting BIPOC, sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota by the police, Shoppe Object, the biannual independent tradeshow for home and gift,... more »

NRF chief economist notes uncertainty in predicting pandemic recovery

While the reopening of businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic is a significant step forward, it is too soon to say how quickly or smoothly the nation’s economy will recover, National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

Summer Atlanta Market helps retailers get back to business

Atlanta Market kicks off the summer market season with new dates and a modified format that will allow retailers and designers to source needed new product during their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The 2020... more »

Las Vegas Market opens submissions for FIRST LOOK program

Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program, which will showcase design and color trends through two 30-minute, CEU-accredited webinars presented in advance of the Summer 2020 Market, Aug.... more »

An Update from Freehand Goods

With so many makers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we can share it with our readers.  Seth Daniels,... more »

BEST of Show launches Wholesale Subscription Box program

BEST of Show, with showrooms at AmericasMart Atlanta and Las Vegas Market Center, launched its Wholesale Subscription Box program, specifically created and curated for gift retailers across the United States and Canada.  The Wholesale Subscription... more »

Retailers welcome House measure providing more time to use Paycheck Protection Program funds

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed House action on legislation that would give employers more time and flexibility to use Paycheck Protection Program money aimed at helping small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic. “Businesses need... more »