IndieMe launches Virtual Expo

IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft, announced its first Virtual Expo, which will be held from June 3-9, 2020*. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 22 years... more »

CoolSnowGlobes launches Globes for Good program to help provide PPE

CoolSnowGlobes launched the Globes for Good program, designed to procure and donate PPE equipment to hospitals and nursing homes and those on the front lines in New York City. CoolSnowGlobes noted it will utilize its... more »

Toy Association unveils Toy Fair Everywhere

The Toy Association unveiled plans for Toy Fair Everywhere, a new series of virtual market weeks to help toy businesses connect with their customers, suppliers, and the global play community during these uncertain times when... more »

Show Us Your Shop: Blessings at Baptist Hospital

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Blessings at Baptist Hospital is a nonprofit hospital... more »

Sullivans launches dropship program for independent retailers

Sullivan Inc., a designer and marketer of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware and seasonal holiday decorations, has launched a Dropship Program to assist retailers during stay-at-home and shelter-in-place regulations. “As we continue to navigate the unknown... more »

Show Us Your Shop: Initials Gifts & Monogramming

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Debbie Slack from Initials Gifts & Monogramming,... more »

Classy Art gives away face masks to customers

Classy Art has sourced and is giving away free disposable masks to retailers during a time of need. As the situation with COVID–19 is extremely dynamic, Classy Art continues to make decisions that are grounded... more »

Show Us Your Shop: Halle Sophia Gifts

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Halle Sophia Gifts opened about 2 years... more »

Toy Association unveils Toy Fair Everywhere

The Toy Association unveiled plans today for Toy Fair Everywhere, a new series of virtual market weeks to help toy businesses connect with their customers, suppliers, and the global play community during these uncertain times... more »

IMC provides summaries of government relief programs

In an effort to assist its customers in understanding and accessing financial aid opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers’ (IMC) legal and government affairs team is offering summaries of key government relief programs.... more »