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Two’s Company hosts its first Retailer Virtual Town Hall meeting
Two’s Company will be hosting its first Retailer Virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2020. The mission of the Retailer Virtual Town Hall is to connect retailers and help them develop creative ways... more »
Workman Publishing offers 100% recyclable calendar design for 2021
Workman Publishing Co. now offers a new eco-friendly calendar design: Starting with the 2021 calendar line, all Page-A-Day calendars will be 100% recyclable. The plastic backer will be replaced with a sturdy chipboard stand, and each... more »
Moonglow offers relief initiatives for retail partners
In response to the difficult landscape brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, Moonglow Jewelry is launching several relief initiatives in support of their retail partners. In an effort to honor and say thank you to... more »
ASTRA selects Best Toys for Kids finalists
Eighty-five specialty toys in fourteen categories selected from hundreds of nominations have been named finalists for ASTRA’s 2020 Best Toys for Kids list, according to the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA). From this group... more »
ASD Market Week launches the Stand Up 4 Retail Digital Conference
ASD Market Week launched a free series of 10 webinars featuring 10 experts that will provide information on resources available to assist in connecting with customers, continuing sales and more. Seats are limited and reservations... more »
High Point Market Authority cancels postponed spring market
Due to ongoing impacts, government restrictions, and economic difficulties stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the High Point Market Authority announced the cancellation of the Spring 2020 High Point Market. The next High Point Market... more »
Reed Expositions reschedules BookExpo, UnBound and BookCon
Reed Expositions issued a statement on April 14, 2020, stating that it will reschedule BookExpo, UnBound and BookCon for spring 2021. To our BookExpo, UnBound & BookCon community, Due to the escalation of COVID-19 globally,... more »
IMC presents free webinar series for gift, home and apparel buyers and exhibitors
As part of its ongoing support of the design and retail community during the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers (IMC) is presenting a series of free webinars for gift, home and apparel buyers and exhibitors,... more »
IHA issues letter from its president
In a recent letter from Derek Miller, International Housewares Association (IHA) detailed how it is providing services to the home and housewares industry. Since 1938, the International Housewares Association has provided services to the home +... more »
HKTDC hosts month-long Spring Virtual Expo
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted business activity across the globe, with hundreds of exhibitions worldwide being postponed or even canceled, depriving many companies across the board of opportunities to promote themselves. Adapting to this new... more »
IMC ShopZio B2B Marketplace adoption surges
Adoption of the ShopZio B2B digital platform has surged – with more than 100 new vendor registrations in less than one week – following the recent announcement by International Market Centers (IMC) and its digital... more »
Lovepop uses its expertise to produce personal protective equipment
During these difficult times, Lovepop is now using its design and manufacturing expertise to produce much-needed personal protective equipment. With guidance from Partners Healthcare Working Groups and the State of Massachusetts Manufacturing Emergency Response Team... more »
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