WOODCHUCK USA modifies production of gift and home merchandise to assist with COVID-19 efforts

Benjamin Vandenwy Melenberg, founder and chairman for WOODCHUCK USA, released a statement on March 25, 2020, about how its business is transitioning its product in order to help with COVID-19 efforts. WOODCHUCK USA designs and... more »

Mud Pie asks sourcing partners to secure N95 masks

What is the perfect gift for a doctor or nurse? This week, the most wished-for gift is protective gear. So that is exactly what Mud Pie founder and CEO Marcia Miller is giving them and... more »

Emerald postpones, cancels shows through early June

Emerald Holding, Inc. provided an update on the Company’s first and second quarter events as a result of the evolving impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on the global economy, the events industry, and Emerald’s business.... more »

IMC closes AmericasMart to comply with government order

In line with the City of Atlanta Executive Order for residents to shelter in place and non-essential businesses to temporarily close, International Market Centers (IMC) will fully comply with the government order and temporarily close... more »

Faire launches COVID-19 impact calculator for retailers

Faire, a wholesale marketplace, published a resource guide to assist retailers during the pandemic including their COVID-19 impact calculator to help businesses measure the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Details Retailers can utilize this... more »

Show Us Your Shop: Waterlemon Kids

We recognize that so many retailers are facing similar challenges and we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop, so we may share your story and it just may help all the smaller, independent retailers.... more »

Toni Parsons joins its Buyer Services team at IMC

International Market Centers (IMC) shared that Toni Parsons joins its Buyer Services team as key account manager for apparel. She replaces National Accounts Manager for Apparel Michelle Harrison who has retired from the company. Parsons... more »

Catching up with Inger McDowell-Hartye, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

Inger McDowell-Hartye, owner and chief curator of Love From PDX was received the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Award in 2017. With Love From PDX is a gifting company based in Portland, Oregon. McDowell-Hartye... more »

Dallas Market Center closes temporarily

In a letter to Dallas Market Center buyers, Cindy Morris, president and CEO of DMC, announced that they would be closing their doors temporarily effective Monday, March 23. This came following the order by Dallas... more »

Show Us Your Shop: The BowerBird

The BowerBird, a retailer from Old Lyme, Connecticut, shared some great tidbits about its business, including its best-selling product. Show us YOUR shop here. How many years have you been open?  30 years  What are... more »