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Plivo survey reveals holiday shoppers want to hear from retailers
Plivo, the cloud communications platform that enables businesses to engage with their customers, announced the results of its Holiday Shopping Communications Survey. The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Plivo, polled... more »
Atlanta Market anticipates strongest market in two years
Atlanta Market is encouraging buyers and sellers to rediscover, reconnect and get inspired this Winter as it plans for the return to a full market experience highlighted by expanded resources and a complete roster of... more »
New wholesale marketplace launching
On Nov. 1, 2021, Brandwise will make live a new one-stop wholesale marketplace called Shop! Gift Shop Plus that brings buyers and suppliers together. Gift Shop Plus’ mission is to help businesses succeed by directly... more »
IMC’s Fall Cash & Carry Market offers immediate buying of merchandise
International Market Centers (IMC) hosts Fall Cash & Carry, Nov. 2-4 at AmericasMart Atlanta, as the final, pre-holiday buying opportunity of the year, allowing buyers immediate buying of merchandise from 300+ gift, home and apparel showrooms and temporary exhibitors in Buildings 1,... more »
Sincere Surroundings increases the size of its production facility
Sincere Surroundings, an Iowa-based wholesaler, has added 14,000 square feet to its existing building; nearly doubling its production facility. This addition was prompted by five consecutive years of growth. State-of-the-art automated equipment, custom built just... more »
Retail imports remain high but port congestion remains
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports should remain at near-record levels this month but could see a slight dip from last year’s unusually high numbers as congestion slows the movement of backed-up cargo,... more »
The Toy Association unveils the hottest toy trends of the holiday season
The Toy Association trends team unveiled the hottest toy trends of the '21 holiday season, offering an inside look at some of the fastest growing fads in the toy and play space – from innovative... more »
IMC’s High Point Market offers Instagram takeover with seven design experts
International Market Centers (IMC) expands its Market Pros to the Fall High Point Market with seven design experts set to take over the DesignOn HPMKT by IMC Instagram account to share new finds during the... more »
NRF says shoppers are still spending
Despite falling consumer confidence numbers amid the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, shoppers are continuing to spend, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for National Retail Federation said. “With consumer spending accounting for roughly two-thirds of U.S.... more »
DMC shares expansions for October Apparel & Accessories Market
Following the best-attended spring and summer markets in more than a decade, Dallas Market Center (DMC) announced details for its upcoming Apparel & Accessories Market, Oct. 26-29, 2021, including expanded temps, new showrooms, and a... more »
About Face Designs acquires Brownlow Gifts
About Face Designs, based in Highland Park, Illinois announced the acquisition of Brownlow Gifts, an inspirational gift company based in Fort Worth, Texas. “The purchase of Brownlow Gifts is a strategic expansion by About Face... more »
GCA receives recognition for its Black Makers Pitch Program
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) was honored with the highest recognition, the Summit Award for Diversity & Inclusion, for its Black Makers Pitch Program. The honor was bestowed at the annual American Society of Association... more »
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