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September 2, 2020
National Candle Association celebrates World Candle Month

The National Candle Association (NCA) is celebrating Wold Candle Month. Candle use is up and people are lighting candles now, more than ever. As the COVID pandemic continues, more people are working from home, spending... more »

August 31, 2020
Data indicates a need for economic stimulus measures

Data indicating that small business owners are increasingly pessimistic about the coronavirus shows the need for continued economic stimulus measures, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The coronavirus continues as a shock... more »

August 28, 2020
Faire Summer Market delivers informative presentations

Faire Summer Market was a two-day virtual event that offered a variety of maker presentations as well as informational sessions. The event was held from Aug. 26-27 and offered buyers an opportunity to see merchandise,... more »

August 28, 2020
Las Vegas Market offers 1,300+ resources this summer

Las Vegas Market announced that to-date, more than 1,300 furniture, home décor and gift resources, collectively among 200+ showrooms, have committed to open for Summer 2020 Las Vegas Market, running Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2020. This... more »

August 28, 2020
Ernst & Young names Zolli Candy teen founder as Entrepreneur of the Year finalist

Fifteen year-old Michigan native Alina Morse was announced today by Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as an Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOTY) 2020 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award finalist. Now in its 34th year, the... more »

August 27, 2020
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market delivers for buyers

Dallas Market Center and its recent Total Home & Gift Market exceeded all expectations during a successful summer show with strong attendance and confident order writing inside a safe and secure marketplace. Following accelerated pre-registration... more »

August 26, 2020
IMC reschedules Fall Cash & Carry Market

To avoid opening on Election Day 2020, The Fall Cash & Carry Market at AmericasMart Atlanta will now take place Oct. 27-29, 2020 reported International Market Centers (IMC). The annual immediate delivery shopping event originally... more »

August 26, 2020
IMC adapts buyer experience for Fall Design Week

This September, International Market Centers (IMC) will showcase its dual-venue design resource for the southeast – the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) and AmericasMart Atlanta – with adaptations for social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis.... more »

August 26, 2020
Woof Gang Bakery celebrates the grand opening of its new store

A new store catering to Boulder people and pets makes its doggone dynamic debut this month. Woof Gang Bakery, the leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with more than 130 locations across the U.S.,... more »

August 26, 2020
Global Pet Expo offers the Global Learning Series for 2021 show

Global Pet Expo show management announced details about the Global Learning Series, a new, free educational program that will be offered at Global Pet Expo 2021. Global Pet Expo, presented by American Pet Products Association... more »

August 25, 2020
Messe Frankfurt South Africa acquires Hobby X

Messe Frankfurt South Africa, a subsidiary of a leading trade fair organizers, announced it has acquired Hobby-X, an event for the hobby, arts and crafts supplies sectors in South Africa. In March 2020, Hobby-X celebrated... more »

August 23, 2020
The Chicago Toy & Game Group rebrands under the name People of Play

The Chicago Toy & Game Group (CHITAG) is rebranding under the name People of Play (POP). This organization is known for championing toy and game innovators around the world and celebrating achievements at industry events including... more »