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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 »

April 3, 2021
One year later, NRF expects retail sales growth

With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy has made dramatic progress since the coronavirus pandemic brought activity to a near-standstill this time last year,... more »

April 1, 2021
National Candle Association shares tips to promote sustainability

Earth Day is on April 22, and the National Candle Association (NCA) offers examples of creative and useful ways to promote sustainability. When it comes to candles this Earth Day many are looking for ways... more »

April 1, 2021
Las Vegas Market previews tabletop finds

The new dates for the Las Vegas Market are Apr. 11-15, 2021. Here's a look at some great finds in the tabletop category. albert l punkt E1213 C&F Home... more »

April 1, 2021
GHTA welcomes Laurie Burns as executive director

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry’s non-profit trade association, has hired Laurie Burns as its new executive director, effective Apr. 1, 2021, after a nationwide search. John Toler, president of the GHTA... more »

March 31, 2021
NY NOW offers an in-person and digital event this summer

NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, announced the launch of an integrated in-person and digital offering for its community, debuting at the NY NOW Summer Market, Aug.... more »

March 30, 2021
Spielwarenmesse cancels 2021 summer edition

The first-ever Summer Edition of the world-renowned Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg was to open its doors this July after being postponed in January. In its role as organizer, Spielwarenmesse eG had pulled out all the stops... more »

March 29, 2021
Las Vegas Market reports increase in leasing for April staging

In line with a surge in buyer pre-registration, Las Vegas Market is experiencing an increase in new, expanded, relocated and recommitted gift, home décor and furniture exhibitors for its April Market, running Apr. 11-15, 2021,... more »

March 29, 2021
AmericasMart offers three springtime in-person buying events

AmericasMart Atlanta’s 350+ open year round apparel, gift and home décor showrooms welcome designers and retailers for three in-person buying events this spring: Market Wednesdays on Apr. 7 and Jun. 2 and the Spring Cash & Carry... more »

March 26, 2021
IMC launches new Las Vegas apparel event

International Market Centers (IMC) announced the expansion of its apparel offerings with the launch of Las Vegas Apparel, a new temporary trade show event to be staged Aug. 8-10, 2021 at the Expo at World... more »

March 26, 2021
Juniper webinar addresses buyers’ needs

Juniper, a suite of powerful wholesale software tools powered by International Market Centers (IMC), is launching an educational component with its webinar focused on meeting buyers’ needs in today’s B2B e-commerce world. Scheduled for Tuesday,... more »

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