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November 2, 2020
What do you need to be successful in 2021?

If we’ve learned one thing from 2020, it’s that we don’t know ANYTHING about tomorrow! That’s why we at Gift Shop Plus want to know what YOU and other retailers need to know to be... more »

November 1, 2020
GCA’s Virtual Workshop & Retreat features industry professionals

The Greeting Card Association's (GCA) Workshop & Retreat will be held Nov. 12-13, 2020, and offers 24 sessions designed for greeting card makers. The sessions will address a variety of important industry topics. The full agenda is available... more »

November 1, 2020
Las Vegas Design Center webinar addresses maximizing profits for designers

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that the November installment of Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly “First Friday” program will address maximizing end-of-year profits for designers. Additionally, select LVDC and other World Market Center Las... more »

October 23, 2020
IMC offers wholesale buying for Q4 in-person and digitally

International Market Centers (IMC) has facilitated omnichannel wholesale buying for the Q4 holiday season – whether in-person at its Fall Cash & Carry market (Oct. 27-29 in Atlanta) or its Fall Sample Sale (Nov. 11-13... more »

October 23, 2020
Consumers prioritize holiday spending on family, friends

Purchasing gifts for friends and loved ones is a way for consumers to shift focus from the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic to celebrating the holidays and the promise of our return to a... more »

October 22, 2020
NY NOW cancels winter 2021 in-person market

NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, announced the cancellation of its in-person Winter 2021 Market scheduled for Feb. 7-10, 2021. NY NOW’s primary responsibility remains to serve... more »

October 22, 2020
Shoppe Object cancels February edition, continues Shoppe On

Shoppe Object released a statement that details the decision to cancel the in-person February edition. In this statement, Shoppe Object noted it will also continue digital services through Shoppe On. The digital platform will unveil... more »

October 21, 2020
Atlanta Apparel Market features strong attendance

Atlanta Apparel closed out a unique market year with a vibrant October Atlanta Apparel Market featuring strong attendance, major order writing and positive outlooks for the 2020 holiday season and beyond. The Oct. 13-17, 2020... more »

October 21, 2020
IMC welcomes Currey & Company’s flagship showroom to Atlanta

International Market Centers (IMC) achieves another milestone as it enters Phase 3 of its Atlanta NEXT plan to reinvigorate the design business at AmericasMart Atlanta with the opening of a new, open-year-round showroom for Currey... more »

October 21, 2020
Toy Association urges gift-givers to shop safely online

The upcoming holidays should be a time to relax after a long year, but the Toy Association urged parents to be vigilant about ensuring counterfeit and imitation toys – which have the potential to be... more »