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World Market Center Las Vegas hosts two in-person buying events
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its World Market Center Las Vegas campus will host two events – a sourcing opportunity and a designer-focused educational program – in May with Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC)... more »
NY NOW welcomes Brad Ford as creative director
NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers, announced a partnership with New York-based interior designer Brad Ford. As Creative Director, a newly created role, Brad will work in tandem with the NY... more »
Showcase, a new virtual show, releases details
Jewel Branding & Licensing, the founders of Showcase, announced keynote address details and a host of exhibitors, which have signed on for the inaugural event to be held on May 20-21, 2021. This new virtual... more »
GCA releases names of Noted @ Noted finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the finalists in the second annual Noted @ *Noted Products Awards Competition. The competition is held in conjunction with the industry’s annual greeting card focused trade show, *Noted: The... more »
Mud Pie launches Fall/Holiday collections early to meet growing retailer demand
In response to the strong appetite for new goods, Mud Pie is taking an omnichannel approach as it launches Fall/Holiday collections, well in advance of the Summer trade shows. Consumer confidence is strong, bolstering retailer... more »
Atlanta Market partners with Museum Store Association
Atlanta Market and the Museum Store Association (MSA) announced an exclusive collaboration on a new buying destination, The Gallery Collection, which makes its debut at the Summer 2021 Market with a curated collection of apparel,... more »
DMC offers new showrooms and expansions
Dallas Market Center, a design marketplace in North America, has announced new showrooms as well as expansions and relocations for top home brands. The marketplace welcomes thousands of design customers each month to its more... more »
Massive retail theft leads to prosecution
Robert Whitley, a/k/a Mr. Bob, and Noni Whitley, father and daughter, have each pleaded guilty to a separate criminal information charging them for their roles in operating Closeout Express and Essential Daily Discounts, which for... more »
Mother’s Day spending expectations total $28 billion
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Approximately 83% of U.S. adults... more »
Atlanta Apparel hosts successful April markets
Atlanta Apparel broke multiple attendance records at its co-located April 2021 Atlanta Apparel Market (April 13-17, 2021) and VOW | New World of Bridal Market (April 13-15, 2021), signaling a continued robust recovery for the... more »
