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Heart on Main Street introduces Disaster Relief Jumpstart Program for retailers
Heart on Main Street is a non-profit organization supporting independent retailers that is now rolling out a Disaster Relief Jumpstart Program. This initiative, developed in partnership with a group of vendors, aims to provide essential... more »
NRF: Retail sales rise sharply in July
Retail sales reversed their downward trend in July as Amazon Prime Day and major promotions by other brands prompted increased shopping while wage increases gave consumers more money to spend, the National Retail Federation said.... more »
RedlineXpo launches souvenir, gift and resort show
RedlineXpo, a producer of trade shows and conferences, introduced a new souvenir, gift and resort show: The Reunion. Based in Las Vegas, the new expo aims to provide retail buyers the chance to browse hundreds... more »
Atlanta Apparel and Formal Markets see increased sourcing
ANDMORE’s overlapping August markets — Atlanta Apparel and Formal Markets, July 31–Aug. 5 at AmericasMart Atlanta — reflected healthy buying across contemporary, children’s, bridal and prom categories, with an increased number of buyers and brands... more »
Gift Sales Manager Association to host virtual conference this October
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) will host its 2023 virtual conference Oct. 24-26 via Zoom. It will be a three-day event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST each day. Some topics and guests... more »
Dallas Market Center sets dates for Apparel & Accessories Markets through 2026
Dallas Market Center has announced dates for its Apparel & Accessories Markets through 2026. For apparel and accessories buyers and exhibitors, the updated calendar will mean the ability to plan ahead for future shows in Dallas.... more »
Aurora World partners with SmileyWorld
Aurora World has partnered with SmileyWorld, where Aurora will produce and distribute SmileyWorld plush products with its famous emoticons. Into 2024, Aurora will be introducing a full line of plush products incorporating the SmileyWorld emoticons,... more »
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market to welcome buyers this month
The August Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market will welcome thousands of retailers for the upcoming season Aug. 22-25 at Dallas Market Center. The show will include more trending contemporary apparel brands as well as an... more »
2 Las Vegas Fashion Week events to co-locate
Two Las Vegas Fashion Week events — Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN), operated by Clarion Events, and Las Vegas Apparel, operated by ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) — will co-locate at The Expo at World Market... more »
Summer 2023 Las Vegas Market a wrap
Summer 2023 Las Vegas Market introduced new products, programming and at-market technology, July 30-Aug. 3 at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las Vegas Market delivered on its promise as the industry’s premier West Coast destination... more »
Clarion’s Samantha Grimaldi joins Gift for Life board
Samantha Grimaldi, group marketing director of gift & souvenir at Clarion Events North America, has joined the Gift for Life board of directors. Grimaldi has worked with trade shows and... more »
ANDMORE expands offerings for Fall 2023 High Point Market
ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, at High Point Market will offer buyers expanded resources and programming at the Fall 2023 High Point Market, Oct. 14-18. ANDMORE’s 17 downtown properties will feature 1,000 permanent showrooms and... more »
