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September 22, 2020
IMC reports enhancements to ShopZio

IMC_di, the digital innovations division of International Market Centers (IMC), reports that recent enhancements to ShopZio resulted in increased visibility and utility – and by extension, strong gains in adoption and engagement – for the... more »

September 22, 2020
Consumers celebrate Halloween despite COVID-19

Like many holidays this year, Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The autumnal holiday may look a little different this year, but consumers are finding ways to safely mark the... more »

September 21, 2020
Messe Frankfurt revamps spring 2021 schedule

As a result of the course taken by the pandemic, Messe Frankfurt will not be holding any of its own physical trade fairs at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds between January and March 2021. The company... more »

September 17, 2020
High Point Market TrendWatch program highlights 120+ products

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its exclusive TrendWatch program will highlight 120+ products from more than 70 exhibitors through a series of half-hour CEU-accredited webinars and a free digital “flip book” in advance of... more »

September 16, 2020
HEARTS Awards silent auction fundraiser benefits No Kid Hungry

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that the silent auction fundraiser of the HEARTS Awards, honoring outstanding leadership, empathy and service during the COVID-19 pandemic, will benefit No Kid... more »

September 14, 2020
IMC promotes Belshaw & Eckman to new leadership roles

International Market Centers (IMC) announced a new organizational structure for its leasing and leadership teams, which more closely aligns permanent showroom and temporary tradeshow leasing and emphasizes customer experience and partnership. Effective immediately, Dorothy Belshaw... more »

September 11, 2020
NY NOW opens registration for its Digital Market

NY NOW has opened registration for its Digital Market, which will be held Oct. 3-7, 2020. "We’re bringing the Market to you! Register to experience an immersive Digital Market this October where you’ll discover the... more »

September 11, 2020
Designers focus on wellness at IMC’s Directions In Design

Four Atlanta designers will reflect on the impact of design on wellness in the 2020 staging of International Market Centers’ (IMC) Directions In Design, a vignette program which showcases the combined home décor resources of... more »

September 10, 2020
New York Tabletop Market launches new digital show hub

In the wake of the pandemic, Forty One Madison continues to prioritize the safety of all its constituents. As a result, The New York Tabletop Market, taking place Oct. 13-20, will welcome visitors both in-person... more »

September 9, 2020
Gifts of Nature adds Syracuse Cultural Workers to its offering

Gifts of Nature, a sales representative group with headquarters in Escondido, California, announced it has added Syracuse Cultural Workers to their offering of brands and vendors. Founded in 1982, Syracuse Cultural Workers is a “progressive... more »

September 9, 2020
Mary Meyer sends Australia wildlife relief

Mary Meyer has sent much needed funds to help the wildlife of Australia rebound from the devastating fires that raged through Australia during their last summer season (Nov. 2019 through Feb. 2020). As the fires... more »

September 4, 2020
Dallas Market Center offers B2B omni-channel marketplace

Dallas Market Center (DMC), a lifestyle marketplace in North America, and RepTime, a provider of B2B software as a service (SaaS) solutions, have formed a partnership supporting RepTime’s total operations including its software solutions uniting... more »

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