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April 27, 2020
ASD Market Week offers three on-demand webinars

ASD Market Week offers three on-demand webinars geared towards brick-and-mortar stores that will provide insight from industry professionals. The webinars are now available. On-Demand Webinars 5 Virtual Strategies Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Easily Implement Now Despite... more »

April 27, 2020
NY NOW, ASD offer new webinars and reservations are needed

Powered by Emerald, ASD Market Week, NY NOW, Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer now offer Stand Up 4 Retail webinars. Some webinars are scheduled for specific dates and require reservations, others may be available on-demand.... more »

April 27, 2020
OneCoast relaunches virtual show this summer

OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, will relaunch its Virtual Show this summer to provide retailers an opportunity to shop online while accessing the new product introductions, show specials, giveaways, and the latest... more »

April 24, 2020
*Noted: A Virtual Event goes live May 1

The *Noted: the Greeting Card Expo San Francisco may have been canceled, but it is hosting a celebratory virtual event on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. called *Noted: A Virtual... more »

April 22, 2020
Design Imports launches a drop ship program

Design Imports, a wholesale home and kitchen textiles company, as well as its three sister brands Bucky, European Soaps and Tickled Pink, recently launched an Independent Retailer Drop Ship Program. The Seattle based brands rolled... more »

April 21, 2020
IMC conducts buyer survey regarding state of the industry

International Market Centers (IMC) shared it will provide a survey of 200,000+ home furnishings, gift and apparel buyers that will result in a real-time representation of the state of the industry during the COVID-19 crisis.... more »

April 21, 2020
Two’s Company hosts its first Retailer Virtual Town Hall meeting

Two’s Company will be hosting its first Retailer Virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2020. The mission of the Retailer Virtual Town Hall is to connect retailers and help them develop creative ways... more »

April 21, 2020
Workman Publishing offers 100% recyclable calendar design for 2021

Workman Publishing Co. now offers a new eco-friendly calendar design: Starting with the 2021 calendar line, all Page-A-Day calendars will be 100% recyclable. The plastic backer will be replaced with a sturdy chipboard stand, and each... more »

April 20, 2020
Moonglow offers relief initiatives for retail partners

In response to the difficult landscape brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, Moonglow Jewelry is launching several relief initiatives in support of their retail partners. In an effort to honor and say thank you to... more »

April 20, 2020
ASTRA selects Best Toys for Kids finalists

Eighty-five specialty toys in fourteen categories selected from hundreds of nominations have been named finalists for ASTRA’s 2020 Best Toys for Kids list, according to the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA). From this group... more »

April 17, 2020
ASD Market Week launches the Stand Up 4 Retail Digital Conference

ASD Market Week launched a free series of 10 webinars featuring 10 experts that will provide information on resources available to assist in connecting with customers, continuing sales and more. Seats are limited and reservations... more »

April 17, 2020
High Point Market Authority cancels postponed spring market

Due to ongoing impacts, government restrictions, and economic difficulties stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the High Point Market Authority announced the cancellation of the Spring 2020 High Point Market. The next High Point Market... more »