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International Gift Expo in the Smokies opens registration for November show
The International Gift Expo in the Smokies (IGES) is an annual souvenir and resort gift show located in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. The 2020 show is scheduled for Nov. 3-7, 2020. IGES has opened registration... more »
Pandemic’s impact on imports easing slightly
The impact of COVID-19 at major U.S. retail container ports appears to be easing slightly, with projected imports remaining below last year’s levels but not as much as previously forecast, according to the Global Port... more »
Summer Las Vegas Market offers resources for retail recovery
With revised dates and enhanced safety protocols due to COVID-19 recovery, Las Vegas Market will present thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources to buyers and designers. The summer 2020 market, which will be... more »
Nassau Candy acquires assets of Pennsylvania Dutch Candies
Nassau Candy, a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of confectionery, gourmet food, and private label/customized souvenir products, has acquired the assets of Pennsylvania Dutch Candies. This latest acquisition will add an increased sales presence across the... more »
EPCH prepares for IHGF Textiles Virtual Fair 2020
The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) announced the IHGF Textiles Virtual Fair 2020 will run June 15-18, 2020, at at www.ihgftextiles.in. This is India’s first virtual fair in the home furnishings sector and an exclusive B2B platform... more »
IMC reopens campuses with new safety procedures in place
With guidance from health and elected officials as well a top epidemiologist, International Market Centers (IMC) has reopened its campuses in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas with new safety mitigants and operational protocols. AmericasMart... more »
Wind & Fire launches OPEN campaign to support small businesses
As Jewelry Retailers begin reopening across America, getting back to anything near "normal" may seem impossible. Even small progress, however, can build great momentum. Wind & Fire, The Art of Eco-Sustainable Jewelry, is proud to do... more »
IMC implements Together Safely protocols
International Market Centers (IMC) released its Together Safely plan for reopening its buildings in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas and preparing for Summer 2020 markets given the COVID-19 situation. The plan, which details safety... more »
Shoppe Object creates Black Lives Matter Action Initiative
In response to the global outcry against systemic racism and injustices affecting BIPOC, sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota by the police, Shoppe Object, the biannual independent tradeshow for home and gift,... more »
NRF chief economist notes uncertainty in predicting pandemic recovery
While the reopening of businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic is a significant step forward, it is too soon to say how quickly or smoothly the nation’s economy will recover, National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »
Summer Atlanta Market helps retailers get back to business
Atlanta Market kicks off the summer market season with new dates and a modified format that will allow retailers and designers to source needed new product during their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The 2020... more »
Las Vegas Market opens submissions for FIRST LOOK program
Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program, which will showcase design and color trends through two 30-minute, CEU-accredited webinars presented in advance of the Summer 2020 Market, Aug.... more »
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