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Brighton introduces a new bracelet in support of breast cancer charities
Every year, Brighton pursues its quest to make a positive difference in the world and in partnership with its generous customers. Nobody could have forecasted what the country is facing in 2020 – the coronavirus... more »
ToyFest West postpones the March 2021 show
During the 60th anniversary year of the Western Toy & Hobby Representatives Association, the WTHRA Board of Directors and ToyFest Slate of Officers have deemed it necessary, as a direct result of the Pandemic, to postpone... more »
Greeting Card Association moves to Denver
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has moved to the Denver area, and is gearing up to operate under an innovative new management model. By combining the executive leadership of a proven non-profit changemaker and the... more »
NRF offers optimism for the 2020 holiday sales
Consumer spending has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than expected, but forecasting 2020 holiday sales is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle without all the pieces, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for National Retail Federation... more »
IMC’s Fall High Point Market showcases diversity
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that nine designers with diverse backgrounds, design experiences and global perspectives will participate in its Virtual Showhouse for Fall 2020 High Point Market. The program comes to life in The House... more »
AmericasMart Atlanta showcases fourth quarter buying event
Some 350 showrooms across AmericasMart Atlanta’s Open Year Round home décor, gift and apparel collections will be showcased in multiple buying opportunities through the end of 2020. New Commercial Wednesday buying events join three Market Wednesday... more »
Votivo partners with Pura to offer smart technology, customizable home fragrance diffusion
Votivo, a curated fragrance collection manufactured and distributed in Spartanburg, South Carolina, announced its partnership today with Pura, an innovative smart home fragrance company that specializes in smart diffuser technology. The Pura Smart Home Fragrance... more »
Gift for Life & NY NOW text-to-give campaign supports SAGE
Gift for Life is launching a new text-to-give campaign as part of NY NOW’s first-ever Digital Market, Oct. 3-7, 2020. All donations will benefit SAGE, the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the... more »
NRF launches New Holiday Traditions campaign
By any measure, this holiday season will be unlike any other, and the National Retail Federation (NRF) is launching a nationwide consumer education campaign called “New Holiday Traditions” to encourage consumers to shop safe and shop... more »
IMC shares Market Snapshot Program finalists
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that 54 of its High Point Market exhibitors are finalists for Fall 2020 Market Snapshot. Voting for the final three People Choice’s winners – furniture (upholstery), furniture (case goods) and... more »
October Atlanta Apparel prepares retailer for spring selling
International Market Centers’ (IMC) October Atlanta Apparel Market is setting up East Coast fashion retailers for success with comprehensive apparel, accessories and shoe resources staged in both permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits and an all-new... more »
Toy & Game International Innovation Summit releases names of panelists for 2020
People of Play, formerly known as the Chicago Toy & Game Group, is excited to announce its first wave of notable speakers and keynotes for the Toy & Game International Innovation Summit, Nov.16-20. Sponsored by... more »
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