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IMC completes Shoppe Object acquisition, shares summer show dates
International Market Centers (IMC) announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Additionally, to better accommodate buyer and exhibitor preferences,... more »
Burton + BURTON hosts Ballooniversity 2022
In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, burton + BURTON will host Ballooniversity in Athens, Georgia, Aug. 10–13, 2022. The event is held every five years and provides opportunities to learn from the best in the... more »
Atlanta Apparel releases its children’s fall and winter lookbook
The Atlanta Apparel in-house fashion office has released its Fall/Winter 2022 Children’s Lookbook, previewing some of the top themes, prints, key items and colors for next season. “Children’s apparel trends reflect an emphasis on the... more »
IMC and Fair Trade Federation discuss building brands
International Market Centers (IMC) presents a conversation about the value of incorporating justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) into retail and design in its March 2022 Market Insights webinar, Move Beyond Performance Allyship to Build... more »
Toysmith partners with Yoobi to help kids in need
Toysmith announced an exclusive agreement to distribute Yoobi school supplies and stationery products to its thousands of North American retail and e-commerce partners across all sales channels in the U.S. and Canada. Toysmith will introduce... more »
DMC offers once-a-year lifestyle selection
Dallas Market Center (DMC) announced details for its upcoming March market, March 22-25, which includes Apparel & Accessories Market, Total Home & Gift Market, and KidsWorld. March market in Dallas will include an expanded selection... more »
LVDC’s First Friday addresses social media practices
First Friday education returns March 4 at Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) in a brunch session — Get the Most from your Post: learn social media from professionals — presented in partnership with Global Views.... more »
IMC hosts ToyFest March 9-11
It’s all fun and games as International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas (WMCLV) will host the nation’s first toy industry buying event of the year, ToyFest 2022,... more »
Balloon Museum’s Let’s Fly exhibit features all Gemar balloons
In a recent press release, Gemar shared that its balloons are featured in the art at the The Balloon Museum's Let's Fly exhibit that runs through March 7, 2022, in Rome. The press release stated:... more »
The Knot’s study reveals a potential wedding boom in 2022
During the second year of weddings amidst the global pandemic, 2022 is set to host the most weddings in recent history, 2.6 million*, as couples and wedding professionals continue to adapt by prioritizing health and... more »
MHS Licensing & Consulting introduces new logo
MHS Licensing & Consulting is introducing an updated look with a new logo as well as the launch of its new and improved website later this summer. “The ever-changing market, now moving at warp speed,... more »
Atlanta Market and GC Buying Group partner for Summer 2022 Market
Leading culinary buying group GC will have a major presence at the Summer 2022 Atlanta Market with its 300+ retail members invited to participate in a new Summer Series with educational programming and an exclusive... more »