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October 22, 2020
Shoppe Object cancels February edition, continues Shoppe On

Shoppe Object released a statement that details the decision to cancel the in-person February edition. In this statement, Shoppe Object noted it will also continue digital services through Shoppe On. The digital platform will unveil... more »

October 21, 2020
Atlanta Apparel Market features strong attendance

Atlanta Apparel closed out a unique market year with a vibrant October Atlanta Apparel Market featuring strong attendance, major order writing and positive outlooks for the 2020 holiday season and beyond. The Oct. 13-17, 2020... more »

October 21, 2020
IMC welcomes Currey & Company’s flagship showroom to Atlanta

International Market Centers (IMC) achieves another milestone as it enters Phase 3 of its Atlanta NEXT plan to reinvigorate the design business at AmericasMart Atlanta with the opening of a new, open-year-round showroom for Currey... more »

October 21, 2020
Toy Association urges gift-givers to shop safely online

The upcoming holidays should be a time to relax after a long year, but the Toy Association urged parents to be vigilant about ensuring counterfeit and imitation toys – which have the potential to be... more »

October 20, 2020
Up With Paper and UWP Luxe launch wholesale website

Up With Paper launched a new wholesale website experience that combines its Up With Paper and UWP Luxe brands together for the first time. The lines included are all created by a small, devoted team... more »

October 20, 2020
Schleich USA shifts Canadian business in-house

Schleich, a leading manufacturer of animal figurines, announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2021 it will be servicing Canadian customers directly from its North American warehouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Since 2018, Schleich has partnered with... more »

October 20, 2020
GCA releases speakers’ names for its 2020 Virtual Workshop & Retreat

Greeting Card Association (GCA) released the names of speakers for its virtual Workshop & Retreat, which will be held Nov. 12-13, 2020. Additional details will be available online. Speakers for Annual Workshop & Retreat November... more »

October 16, 2020
APPA offers members free Business Bootcamp

American Pet Products Association (APPA) CEO Steve King announced that it will support members with an exclusive inaugural APPA Business Bootcamp, a three-day online program set to take place Nov. 10-12, 2020. This event will be free... more »

October 15, 2020
NRF Foundation introduces COVID-19 trainings

The NRF Foundation launched two new credentials in its RISE Up program in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The credentials focus on Retail Operations and Customer Conflict Prevention to further ensure retail workers — and... more »

October 15, 2020
Denver Mart releases 2021 trade show dates

The Denver Mart released its 2021 trade show dates and announced a new market, Denver January Market, to kick off the new year. Denver Mart noted it looks forward to welcoming buyers while practicing safety... more »

October 15, 2020
Western and English Marketplace at Dallas Market Center adds two showrooms

Dallas Market Center (DMC) announced it has added two showrooms, Serratelli Hats and R. Watson Boots, to its Western and English Marketplace. Additionally, the Bed Stu showroom expanded its showroom into a larger space. “These... more »

October 15, 2020
NY NOW Digital Market debuts and offers ongoing resource for buyers

NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, launched its Digital Market on Saturday Oct. 3, with 5 Live Show Days of discovery, exploration and content. The Digital Market... more »

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