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NY NOW, ASD offer new webinars and reservations are needed
Powered by Emerald, ASD Market Week, NY NOW, Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer now offer Stand Up 4 Retail webinars. Some webinars are scheduled for specific dates and require reservations, others may be available on-demand.... more »
OneCoast relaunches virtual show this summer
OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, will relaunch its Virtual Show this summer to provide retailers an opportunity to shop online while accessing the new product introductions, show specials, giveaways, and the latest... more »
*Noted: A Virtual Event goes live May 1
The *Noted: the Greeting Card Expo San Francisco may have been canceled, but it is hosting a celebratory virtual event on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. called *Noted: A Virtual... more »
Design Imports launches a drop ship program
Design Imports, a wholesale home and kitchen textiles company, as well as its three sister brands Bucky, European Soaps and Tickled Pink, recently launched an Independent Retailer Drop Ship Program. The Seattle based brands rolled... more »
IMC conducts buyer survey regarding state of the industry
International Market Centers (IMC) shared it will provide a survey of 200,000+ home furnishings, gift and apparel buyers that will result in a real-time representation of the state of the industry during the COVID-19 crisis.... more »
Two’s Company hosts its first Retailer Virtual Town Hall meeting
Two’s Company will be hosting its first Retailer Virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2020. The mission of the Retailer Virtual Town Hall is to connect retailers and help them develop creative ways... more »
Workman Publishing offers 100% recyclable calendar design for 2021
Workman Publishing Co. now offers a new eco-friendly calendar design: Starting with the 2021 calendar line, all Page-A-Day calendars will be 100% recyclable. The plastic backer will be replaced with a sturdy chipboard stand, and each... more »
Moonglow offers relief initiatives for retail partners
In response to the difficult landscape brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, Moonglow Jewelry is launching several relief initiatives in support of their retail partners. In an effort to honor and say thank you to... more »
ASD Market Week launches the Stand Up 4 Retail Digital Conference
ASD Market Week launched a free series of 10 webinars featuring 10 experts that will provide information on resources available to assist in connecting with customers, continuing sales and more. Seats are limited and reservations... more »
HKTDC hosts month-long Spring Virtual Expo
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted business activity across the globe, with hundreds of exhibitions worldwide being postponed or even canceled, depriving many companies across the board of opportunities to promote themselves. Adapting to this new... more »
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