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March 5, 2020
Denver Mart hosts new wholesale market in 2021

Denver Mart presents a new opportunity for buyers. The Denver January Market will host its inaugural event Jan. 19-22, 2021. This new market week will highlight its existing outdoor, workwear, footwear, western, gift and apparel... more »

March 4, 2020
Atlanta Apparel forecasts trends

Atlanta Apparel is forecasting minimalism, practicality, sustainability and vintage as key fashion trends for Autumn/Winter 2020 with showcases of these styles through both products and programming at the upcoming market, April 14-18, 2020 at AmericasMart... more »

March 4, 2020
Dallas Market Center updates Lightovation winter Dates through 2023

Dallas Market Center, home of the residential lighting marketplace in North America, has announced an update to event dates for Lightovation—Dallas International Lighting Show. The winter edition will shift one day later to a Thursday... more »

March 4, 2020
BizBash recognizes NY NOW on its list of Top 100 Events in New York

BizBash, a resource for event and meeting professionals in North America, has has recognized NY NOW on its annual list of Top 100 Events in New York. These annual experiences have continued to break barriers,... more »

March 3, 2020
ASD Show will take place as planned and provides update

ASD provided an update on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. ASD is reaching out to all of its exhibitors, attendees, suppliers, and partners to inform them that ASD Market Week is scheduled to take place, as planned, March... more »

March 3, 2020
Designer Greetings Inc. acquires Expressions Unlimited Inc.

Designer Greetings, Inc. announced that it has acquired Expressions Unlimited Inc.  Expressions Unlimited Inc. was founded in 1994 as a family owned and operated independent distributor, supplying a full line of everyday and seasonal cards,... more »

March 2, 2020
The Inspired Home Show 2020 cancels amid Coronavirus concerns

After careful consideration regarding the ongoing spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) overseas and recent cases in the United States, the International Housewares Association’s Board of Directors has decided not to hold The Inspired Home Show 2020,... more »

March 2, 2020
Rocky Mountain Gift Show 2020 recaps activity at this winter’s show

The Rocky Mountain Gift and Apparel Show was full of activity this winter, with sustainable new product offerings and trending product categories that cater to the Western United States region. Seminars and networking events were... more »

March 2, 2020
Consumers continue to drive economy

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted that retail sales during 2020 will increase between 3.5% and 4.1% to more than $3.9 trillion despite uncertainty from the lingering trade war, coronavirus and the presidential election and... more »

March 2, 2020
The American International Toy Fair reveals new products

This year marks the 117th American International Toy Fair. It is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere, the third largest in the world and a critical time for the approximately $22 Billion U.S. traditional toy... more »

March 1, 2020
Brandwise launches new tools to keep products flowing to retailers during Coronavirus disruptions

In response to the supply chain disruptions caused by the Coronavirus, Brandwise has expedited the launch of new tools to make it quick, easy and free for suppliers to keep sales representatives aware of on-hand... more »

March 1, 2020
IHA addresses concerns related to Coronavirus and its impacts

The International Housewares Association (IHA), owners and operators of The Inspired Home Show, have prepared the following Frequently Asked Questions to address concerns related to Coronavirus and the impact it is having on the Show.... more »

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