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September 14, 2021
Dallas Market welcomes Jo Ann Miller Marshall

Dallas Market Center, the home of the B2B trade events attracting buyers from around the world, announced that Jo Ann Miller Marshall joins the company as senior vice president of leasing – temporary home &... more »

September 14, 2021
NRF voices opposition to business tax rate increases

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is speaking out against the proposed business tax rate increases intended to offset the costs of the $3.5 trillion budget resolution that is under consideration this week in the House... more »

September 9, 2021
DMC celebrates co-located shows

Dallas Market Center (DMC) recently hosted  trade events for western and equestrian buyers and brands. The second edition of WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market took place along with the Dallas debut of the... more »

September 9, 2021
NRF receives an award for its Small Business Spotlight program

The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced that its Small Business Spotlight program, a collaboration between Qurate Retail Group and the NRF Foundation to elevate small businesses, is receiving a 2021 Gold Power of A Award... more »

September 9, 2021
Juniper by IMC launches new JuniperCommerce Blog

Juniper by IMC has launched the JuniperCommerce blog for sharing news and information with the gift, home and apparel industries. With subject matter covering news, tips and trends, the blog will inform and engage wholesale industry... more »

September 9, 2021
IMC’s September 2021 Market Insights teaches digital sourcing strategy

International Market Centers’ (IMC) September 2021 Market Insights webinar,  Merging Digital & In-Person Markets will be held on Wednesday, Sep. 15. The webinar teaches retailers to incorporate digital sourcing tools into their sales strategy in... more »

September 8, 2021
Eva Olbrich from Messe Frankfurt shares holiday retail tips

Eva Olbrich, director for Christmasworld and Creativeworld, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, is responsible for two strong product worlds that are also moving closer together in the trade. In this interview, she shares her expertise for... more »

September 8, 2021
Sullivans acquires Woodstock Chimes

Sullivans has acquired Woodstock Percussion, Inc., which will function as a subsidiary under Sullivan, Inc. After five decades of leadership in the industry, Woodstock Chimes founder Garry Kvistad has chosen Sullivans to lead his company... more »

September 7, 2021
GCA Workshop + Retreat offers educational sessions, speakers and more

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) offers 21 educational sessions, 35 speakers, and three retreat sessions all in its two day GCA Workshop + Retreat, held Sep. 9-10. GCA has planned relevant and timely educational sessions... more »

September 7, 2021
Gift for Life’s Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good. campaign raises almost $28,000 during Las Vegas Market

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries' leading charitable organization, announced that the Las Vegas edition of its Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good. fundraising campaign yielded nearly $28,000 for World Central... more »

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