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Adam Glassman appears in special Countdown to REA Webinar
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will appear in a special Countdown to the REAs webinar on Tuesday, Aug.... more »
Messe Frankfurt makes face-to-face meetings possible at its three trade shows
Messe Frankfurt has devised a concept that includes detailed organizational, hygiene and medical measures to ensure safe personal contacts. With B2B business, it is particularly important to establish personal contacts and discuss solutions as well... more »
IMC repositions August Markets as showroom-only buying opportunities
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its August markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas will run as scheduled, but will be staged as showroom-only buying opportunities – with no tradeshow component – based on recent... more »
Retail shrink totals $61.7 billion in 2019
Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the number of shoplifting, organized retail crime and... more »
Melrose International launches virtual showrooms
Melrose International announced the premier of its virtual MELROSE360˙ Showrooms, which offers a new way to shop this market season. Customers will be able to shop by collections, walk the entire showroom, make wish lists... more »
IFJAG cancels September show
The International Fashion Jewelry and Accessory Group (IFJAG), a not-for-profit, member-owned association, has canceled its September show in Las Vegas. The show was originally scheduled for Sep. 28-30, 2020. "Due to the impact of the COVID-19... more »
GCA hosts Noted Pitch Program for black-owned companies and makers
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) will host its Noted Pitch Program for Black-Owned Companies/Black Makers on July 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. E.T. The GCA’s unique Noted Pitch Program offers makers the chance to “pitch”... more »
Messe Frankfurt celebrates its 780th anniversary
On Jul. 11, 1240, Emperor Frederick II granted trade fair rights to Frankfurt am Main, marking the birth of Messe Frankfurt. Now, 780 years later, the company can look back on an eventful history in... more »
Brandwise and the Museum Store Association create Association Marketplace
Brandwise has partnered with the Museum Store Association (MSA) to create a first-of-its-kind B2B marketplace exclusive to MSA buyers and member vendors. This partnership paves the way for other associations and groups to strengthen their position... more »
National Hardware Show cancels September 2020 event, plans virtual event
Over the last few months, the National Hardware Show (NHS) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on members of the global hardware and home improvement community. Originally slated to open its... more »
NY NOW, NSS cancels October Fall Edition
NY NOW, a modern wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, has decided, based on recent developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and after consultation with its community partners, to cancel... more »
Shoppe Object cancels October event, adds virtual Shoppe On
Shoppe Object, the bi-annual independent tradeshow for home and gift, announced the cancellation of its October show in New York City, due to safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The show plans to resume the... more »
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