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Minka Group expands into larger new showroom at Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center, a large residential lighting marketplace in North America, announced that Minka Group is expanding into a large new showroom that will feature all of its brands together in one location. Opening in... more »
Lifestyle influencers gather for Atlanta Market Shop the Show webinar
Three of Atlanta Market’s Shop the Show influencers are sharing insights live from their homes in exclusive webinar content presented as part of the Shop the Show: Alumni at Home Edition programming. Retailer and lifestyle... more »
NRF shares trade credit insurance plan could increase liquidity during pandemic
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a report released this week calling for a federal backstop for trade credit insurance, saying the proposal could help provide liquidity badly needed by retailers as they recover from... more »
Adam Glassman appears in special Countdown to REA Webinar
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will appear in a special Countdown to the REAs webinar on Tuesday, Aug.... more »
Messe Frankfurt makes face-to-face meetings possible at its three trade shows
Messe Frankfurt has devised a concept that includes detailed organizational, hygiene and medical measures to ensure safe personal contacts. With B2B business, it is particularly important to establish personal contacts and discuss solutions as well... more »
IMC repositions August Markets as showroom-only buying opportunities
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its August markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas will run as scheduled, but will be staged as showroom-only buying opportunities – with no tradeshow component – based on recent... more »
Retail shrink totals $61.7 billion in 2019
Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the number of shoplifting, organized retail crime and... more »
Melrose International launches virtual showrooms
Melrose International announced the premier of its virtual MELROSE360˙ Showrooms, which offers a new way to shop this market season. Customers will be able to shop by collections, walk the entire showroom, make wish lists... more »
IFJAG cancels September show
The International Fashion Jewelry and Accessory Group (IFJAG), a not-for-profit, member-owned association, has canceled its September show in Las Vegas. The show was originally scheduled for Sep. 28-30, 2020. "Due to the impact of the COVID-19... more »
Messe Frankfurt celebrates its 780th anniversary
On Jul. 11, 1240, Emperor Frederick II granted trade fair rights to Frankfurt am Main, marking the birth of Messe Frankfurt. Now, 780 years later, the company can look back on an eventful history in... more »
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