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IMC releases white paper detailing retail buyer perspectives
A new survey of the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries commissioned by International Market Centers (IMC) revealed that, while the COVID-19 crisis has significantly impacted all retail sales across the United States, store owners... more »
Dallas Market Center and ART create The HEARTS Awards program
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the creation of The HEARTS Awards, a one-time special event to take place during the January Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas. The HEARTS... more »
Faire expands marketplace with new digital trade show tools
This summer Faire, the online wholesale platform, will release new tools to address the impact of trade show cancellations. Since early March, the coronavirus has forced the cancellation and postponement of trade shows across the... more »
BookExpo Online releases its schedule
BookExpo released its schedule for the online virtual event that begins Tuesday, May 26 and continues through Friday, May 29. Each day offers an opportunity for the publishing industry to come together. Events include the... more »
Sweet Shop Candies produces PPE during global pandemic
Sweet Shop Candies, Inc., also known as Sweet Shop USA, a leading chocolate manufacturer of specialty truffles, caramels, toffee, and other chocolates, announced that it is dedicating 20,000 square feet of its 80,000 square feet... more »
Retail sales decline in April due to the pandemic closures
Retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the National... more »
Gift for Life celebrates industry’s Gift of Giving
Over time, there have been 14 Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award recipients. The award, which is named for the late Bert Tonkin, industry benefactor and president of Western Exhibitors, recognizes philanthropic industry endeavors and... more »
Mud Pie offers tools and support as retailers reopen
During these unusual times, Mud Pie’s primary goal remains the same — to support their retail partners. Over the past two months, the gift industry powerhouse has been helping retailers with everything from reorders to adjusted... more »
IMC modifies format for June Atlanta Apparel Market
Following a comprehensive survey of apparel industry buyers and suppliers, International Market Centers (IMC) announced that Atlanta Apparel will resume its market calendar with all markets confirmed as scheduled beginning with the June Atlanta Apparel... more »
IMC updates Summer Gift & Home Market plans
Following a comprehensive survey of its gift and home furnishings buyers and suppliers, International Market Centers (IMC) announced updates to its summer 2020 markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. IMC is postponing both markets until... more »
