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January Denver Apparel Market revives markets of the past
The new Denver January Market is the first in-person Market at the Denver Mart in 2021. Keeping the health and safety of all in attendance, buyers and exhibitors is the forefront of our planning. This... more »
Las Vegas Market offers ways to refresh inventories
With a surge in consumer demand for home décor and home office furnishings during the COVID-19 pandemic and an expected increase in gift sales for the coming holiday season, International Market Center's (IMC) Winter 2021... more »
IAAPA shares details on IAAPA Expo ǀ IAAPA Virtual Education Conference
IAAPA will host its first ever IAAPA Expo ǀ Virtual Education Conference from Nov. 16-18. Last month, when IAAPA announced the cancellation of IAAPA Expo 2020, the association immediately pivoted to make it possible for... more »
IMC webinar prepares retailers for success, post COVID-19
International Market Centers (IMC) is preparing retailers for success by looking back at the challenges of the past year in a new hour-long webinar, 2020: A Year of Huge Obstacles, Tough Lessons and Fresh Starts. This... more »
Global Pet Expo releases details for March event
American Pet Products Association (APPA) COO and Executive Vice President Andy Darmohraj confirmed that Global Pet Expo, presented by APPA and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), will be taking place during the scheduled show... more »
NRF reports strong retail growth numbers, consumer resiliency
Retail sales have largely recovered from the pandemic heading into the holiday season but the growing number of coronavirus cases remains a threat and additional federal stimulus could help keep the economy on track, National... more »
Dallas Market Center releases details for WESA shows
Dallas Market Center announced details of the January launch of the world’s largest marketplace for Western & English brands. From Jan. 14-17, WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market will take place together with the... more »
GCA calls for LOUIE Awards entries
The Greeting Card Association announced that entries are now being accepted for the LOUIE Awards, which "celebrate the best and the brightest in the greeting card industry." Submissions will be accepted now through Feb. 4,... more »
One of a Kind Holiday Show goes virtual this November
One of a Kind Holiday Show is going virtual this year. The show offers a new way to connect with artists and makers from Nov. 12 through Dec. 6, 2020, in a safe manner. One... more »
ASTRA partners with Dallas Market Center for January market
Dallas Market Center has announced that ASTRA, the American Specialty Toy Association, will participate in the January Total Home & Gift Market that runs Jan. 6-12, 2021. ASTRA is an international not-for-profit trade organization that serves... more »
Jumping Jack Press wins two Moonbeam Awards
Jumping Jack Press, the pop-up book imprint of pop-up greeting card Up With Paper, swept the top two awards in the Book Arts/Pop-Up/Cut-Out category of the 2020 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Flora: A Botanical Pop-Up... more »
Atlanta Market adapts its winter 2021 temporary show
Atlanta Market announced updates to its temporary trade show presentation for the Winter 2021 market, which will be held Jan. 13-16, 2021. The relocations of 15 product categories create new synergies and dynamic new merchandise... more »
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