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Dallas March Market hosts record number of temporary exhibitors
The recently held March Market in Dallas united brands with retail buyers eager to place orders for the coming season, according to Dallas Market Center. The March 21-24 trade event was a combined market when... more »
Spring 2023 High Point Market spotlights lighting
International Market Centers (IMC) presents opportunities for attendees to explore the latest lighting products at the April 22-26 High Point Market with nearly 175 category-specific resources complemented by related tours and panel discussions. “Lighting is... more »
NRF monitoring West Coast port disruptions
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union chose to withhold labor at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which resulted in the overnight closure of all terminals April 6. The National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »
Gift For Life, NY NOW partner for 2023 AIDS Walk New York
Gift for Life and NY NOW are fielding a team for AIDS Walk New York, an annual 10K walk raising funds for GMHC. NY NOW pledged once again to match the first $8,000 in donations for... more »
Casual Market Atlanta registration opens
Registration is now open for the inaugural Casual Market Atlanta, to be staged July 10-13 at AmericasMart Atlanta in an all-new outdoor furnishings destination featuring more than 50 showrooms and 100 temporary exhibits. Hallmarks of... more »
SURTEX 2023 to welcome notable new, returning exhibitors and attendees
Commercial artists and industry brands have committed to Emerald’s upcoming SURTEX commercial art and surface design business-to-business trade show, indicating pent-up marketplace demand and strong interest, according to show executives. SURTEX, scheduled for May 9-10... more »
IMC April ‘Market Wednesday’ highlights casual furnishings, outdoor living
International Market Centers’ (IMC) "Market Wednesday" on April 5 highlights casual furnishings and outdoor living showrooms featured in AmericasMart Atlanta’s newest category through a special “Passport to Product” promotion. Beginning in 2023, 43 leading casual... more »
GSMA launches new platform for members
The Gift Sales Manager Association (GSMA) launched a new platform during its bi-monthly Wisdom Wednesday event on March 29. GSMA said the platform it is designed to help with its goal of leading and strengthening... more »
LVDC April ‘First Friday’ addresses floral designs for spring
Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) April “First Friday” event will feature a hands-on, instructional floral design class, “Tulips and Tea with LVDC and Global Views,” Friday, April 7, at 10 a.m PT. “April is the... more »
Heart on Main Street raising funds for tornado-impacted retailers
Heart on Main Street, a nonprofit dedicated to helping retailers, is raising money to help retailers negatively impacted by the recent severe storms and tornadoes in the Southeast. “The storms were devastating, and we know... more »
NRF: 2023 retail sales to grow 4% to 6%
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted that retail sales will grow between 4% and 6% in 2023. In total, NRF projects that retail sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year. “In... more »
20 educational programs on tap for High Point Market
International Market Centers (IMC) presents 20 interactive "DesignOnHPMKT by IMC" tours, seminars, webinars and gatherings during the April 22-26 High Point Market. The free programming – covering trends, product discovery, business education and more –... more »
