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Atlanta Apparel forecasts autumn/winter 2023 fashion trends
International Market Centers' (IMC) in-house fashion office released the Autumn/Winter ‘23 Trend Report, previewing colors, prints and styles retailers can expect to see while sourcing at the season break market, March 28–April 1, at AmericasMart... more »
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair opens in April 2023
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), five lifestyle product shows are set to return April 19-22 to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). In addition, the HKTDC’s online smart business... more »
Rezip Co debuts reusable storage bags line
Rezip Co, a designer of thoughtful products to help consumers live a simpler, greener lifestyle, expanded its (re)zip reusable storage bags line. The line expansion marks the start of Rezip Co’s brand evolution, which includes... more »
Gift for Life welcomes new board leadership
Gift for Life, a national charitable organization in the gift, stationery and home décor industries, named new leadership for its board of directors, with Ari Lowenstein of Emergent Workshop serving as chair through 2025. Along... more »
IMC updates properties for High Point Market
International Market Centers’ (IMC) made 13 more updates to its High Point properties across five buildings – 200 North Hamilton, Historic Market Square, Market Square Tower, Plaza Suites and Showplace – for the April 22-26... more »
GHTA accepting nominations for the Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) is calling for nominees for the Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award 2023. The industry lost a dear friend to many when Chad Corzine passed away... more »
IMC names chief digital officer
International Market Centers (IMC) hired seasoned digital executive Mark Crowther as its chief digital officer. According to IMC, Crowther brings with him more than 25 years of experience transforming how... more »
Las Vegas buying event to promote mid-market season sourcing
The semi-annual Spring Buying Event, featuring near 50 home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms across Building C and the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), will be held March 27-28 at World Market Center in Las... more »
Toy Association unveils top toy trends of 2023
This year’s biggest trends in toys, play, and kids’ entertainment strike a balance between turning back to classic play and leaning into new platforms, technologies, and consumer spending habits to drive innovation across the toy... more »
Dallas Market Center previews March Market
Dallas Market Center's March Market, featuring the Apparel & Accessories Market and Total Home & Gift Market, will take place March 21-24. The marketplace will showcase women’s apparel, accessories and footwear, complemented by open showrooms... more »
NRF: Imports expected to slowly climb through mid-summer
Import cargo volume at U.S. major container ports is expected to begin slowly climbing again in March after February saw one of the lowest levels since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Global... more »
GCA names Noted @ *Noted finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) named the finalists in the fourth annual Noted @ *Noted Products Awards Competition. The competition is held in conjunction with the industry’s annual greeting card-focused trade show, *Noted: The Greeting... more »
