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April 16, 2021
IMC expands gourmet housewares offerings

International Market Centers (IMC) announced a plan to significantly expand its gourmet housewares product resources to address buyer demand. The Gourmet Housewares Collection will debut at the Summer 2021 Las Vegas Market and expand to... more »

April 14, 2021
Halloween & Party Expo releases 2022 show dates

The Halloween & Party Expo, which is owned and managed by the Halloween & Costume Association and Clarion Events, announced that the 2022 event will take place Jan. 11-13, 2022, at The Mirage in Las... more »

April 14, 2021
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market readies for summer show

Dallas Market Center has announced preliminary details for the summer edition of Total Home & Gift Market, June 23-29, 2021. The first market of the summer will present dozens of new showrooms across all major... more »

April 12, 2021
Clarion and other trade show organizers form coalition

Exhibitions industry celebrates the launch of first-of-its-kind global coalition designed to prioritize the safety and success of communities as they return to business. As global economies look for opportunities to rebuild business in the wake... more »

April 12, 2021
The Expo at World Market Center celebrates grand-opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

International Market Centers (IMC), accompanied by officials from the city of Las Vegas, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 9, 2021, to celebrate the grand-opening of the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas (WMCLV),... more »

April 8, 2021
Share Your Story: Parcel Island

A witty greeting card creator that enjoys making recipients smile. With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help other independent retailers.... more »

April 8, 2021
Brandwise, Canadian Gift Association launch new marketplace

The Canadian Gift Association (CanGift) has partnered with Brandwise to create CanGift 365, an online marketplace featuring order-taking capability all year round. “We have always been focused on providing exclusive opportunities for our wholesale members... more »

April 8, 2021
NRF reports retail import surge expected to continue

The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to... more »

April 8, 2021
Atlanta Market offers expanded resources this summer

Registration is now open for the Summer 2021 Atlanta Market, July 13-19, 2021, which marks an advancement in its post-pandemic rebound with an expansive product offerings since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. “The optimism... more »

April 6, 2021
Las Vegas Market is a hot spot for jewelry and accessories

Jewelry and accessories are hotter than ever and buyers will have lots to check out at the April Las Vegas Market, held at World Market Center from Apr. 11-15, 2021. Here are a few of... more »

April 5, 2021
Las Vegas Market’s April 2021 Market Snapshot highlights products

Las Vegas Market announced that more than 120 products from 90+ exhibitors are finalists for its April 2021 Market Snapshot, which crowdsources top products in four categories: furniture, home décor, gift and housewares. Winners, which... more »

April 5, 2021
Roadrunners expands Las Vegas Market Showroom

Roadrunners, a sales agency representing major industry brands within the specialty retail sector, announced the expansion and remodel of its Las Vegas showroom, as well as nine new brands ahead of the Apr. 10-15, 2021... more »

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