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GCA’s Virtual Workshop & Retreat features industry professionals
The Greeting Card Association's (GCA) Workshop & Retreat will be held Nov. 12-13, 2020, and offers 24 sessions designed for greeting card makers. The sessions will address a variety of important industry topics. The full agenda is available... more »
Las Vegas Design Center webinar addresses maximizing profits for designers
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that the November installment of Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly “First Friday” program will address maximizing end-of-year profits for designers. Additionally, select LVDC and other World Market Center Las... more »
IMC expands customer outreach to prioritize omnichannel business needs
International Market Centers (IMC) announced a significant expansion of its customer outreach, marketing and brand strategy teams to support the company’s rapid development of omnichannel solutions for the gift, home and apparel industries. The company-wide... more »
IMC to present 22 buying events in 2021
International Market Centers (IMC) today confirmed it will produce 22 buying opportunities for the home furnishings, gift and apparel industries in 2021. The wholesale events will take place in Atlanta, High Point, N.C and Las... more »
Dallas Market Center becomes national resource for apparel and accessories
Marketplace expanding to meet demand Dallas Market Center concluded its year with a strong October Apparel & Accessories Market, held October 20-23, continuing the momentum of Dallas events. Planning is already underway to expand the... more »
Greeting Card Association announces virtual line up
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is offering 24 sessions designed for greeting card makers during its two-day Virtual Workshop & Retreat to be held November 12th and 13th. While the greeting card category is experiencing... more »
IMC CEO Bob Maricich named to The Atlantan Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People list
International Market Centers (IMC) CEO Robert J. (Bob) Maricich has been named to The Atlantan Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People list. The Atlantan Magazine wrote: “In a year of change, we honor the local luminaries leading the charge... more »
IMC offers wholesale buying for Q4 in-person and digitally
International Market Centers (IMC) has facilitated omnichannel wholesale buying for the Q4 holiday season – whether in-person at its Fall Cash & Carry market (Oct. 27-29 in Atlanta) or its Fall Sample Sale (Nov. 11-13... more »
Consumers prioritize holiday spending on family, friends
Purchasing gifts for friends and loved ones is a way for consumers to shift focus from the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic to celebrating the holidays and the promise of our return to a... more »
NY NOW cancels winter 2021 in-person market
NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, announced the cancellation of its in-person Winter 2021 Market scheduled for Feb. 7-10, 2021. NY NOW’s primary responsibility remains to serve... more »
Shoppe Object cancels February edition, continues Shoppe On
Shoppe Object released a statement that details the decision to cancel the in-person February edition. In this statement, Shoppe Object noted it will also continue digital services through Shoppe On. The digital platform will unveil... more »
Atlanta Apparel Market features strong attendance
Atlanta Apparel closed out a unique market year with a vibrant October Atlanta Apparel Market featuring strong attendance, major order writing and positive outlooks for the 2020 holiday season and beyond. The Oct. 13-17, 2020... more »
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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