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February 9, 2022
Atlanta Apparel sees largest number of exhibitors and retailer attendance since 2016

Atlanta Apparel’s first 2022 market broke records for largest-ever number of exhibitors and largest retailer attendance at a February apparel market since 2016. The apparel sourcing event continued upward growth across all categories in both... more »

February 9, 2022
Gift For Life shares Fine Lines raises more than $11,000

Gift for Life announced that a January fundraiser spearheaded by Matthew Katzenson, CEO of Fine Lines sales agency and Gift For Life immediate past chair, raised $11,000+ for World Central Kitchen (WCK). “I have been... more »

February 8, 2022
IMC invites the Las Vegas design community to Designer Appreciation Wine Walk

International Market Centers (IMC) invites the Las Vegas design community to a Designer Appreciation Wine Walk, Friday, Feb. 18 – National Drink Wine Day – at the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC). The event, with... more »

February 8, 2022
IMC’s February 2022 Market Insights provides Industry Intel

International Market Centers (IMC) explores what’s next for home furnishings, gift, bedding and design its February 2022 Market Insights webinar, Industry Intel for 2022, with five thought leaders from the design, retail, publishing and business... more »

February 8, 2022
VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta prepares for 2022 bridal season

As weddings and events return in full swing, International Market Centers (IMC’s) VOW Bridal & Formal Atlanta is set to present brands showcasing the newest in bridal and formal, April 12-14 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “The... more »

February 8, 2022
NY Tabletop Show undergoing management changes

The New York Tabletop Show, presented twice a year in April and October at 41 Madison, has announced changes after the April 2022 edition. The show will no longer be produced by 41 Madison, however,... more »

February 7, 2022
Dallas Men’s Show welcomes buyers from coast to coast

The Dallas Men’s Show, held Jan. 29-31, featured more than 700 brands and welcomed hundreds of buyers from across the country. The trade event, triple the size of previous winter editions, attracted buyers from 35... more »

February 7, 2022
IMC acquires Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online

International Market Centers (IMC) announced an agreement to acquire Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Jesse James, co-founder of Shoppe Object, will join IMC as vice... more »

February 6, 2022
Survey details where and how buyers are spending in Q1

Silk Wool and Bijoux, a jewelry and accessories company based in Philadelphia since 2009,  recently surveyed 835 of its customers, which are composed of boutiques, gift shops, farm stores, historic homes and museums. “In looking... more »

February 4, 2022
Gift Shop Plus asks retailers to share photos of creative holiday displays

Gift Shop® Plus wants to see how retailers are displaying holiday merchandise. Interior and exterior displays featuring Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, or any holiday are welcome. Photos shared may be  included in upcoming articles, either... more »

February 3, 2022
GHTA provides details on monthly educational programs and Conference 2022

GHTA will offer two programs for members in 2022. The first is monthly webinars that will begin Feb. 15, 2022. Secondly, it announced that Conference 2022 will be held Sep. 21-23, at the Westin Tampa... more »

February 3, 2022
Messe Frankfort’s digital platforms helps retailers with emerging trends

The online platform Conzoom Solutions regularly offers new content that gives retailers resources in the form of expert tips, podcasts or videos. In March, the style agency bora.herke.palmisano will provide video contributions on Ambiente, Christmasworld... more »

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