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IMC ShopZio B2B Marketplace adoption surges
Adoption of the ShopZio B2B digital platform has surged – with more than 100 new vendor registrations in less than one week – following the recent announcement by International Market Centers (IMC) and its digital... more »
Lovepop uses its expertise to produce personal protective equipment
During these difficult times, Lovepop is now using its design and manufacturing expertise to produce much-needed personal protective equipment. With guidance from Partners Healthcare Working Groups and the State of Massachusetts Manufacturing Emergency Response Team... more »
IndieMe launches Virtual Expo
IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft, announced its first Virtual Expo, which will be held from June 3-9, 2020*. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 22 years... more »
CoolSnowGlobes launches Globes for Good program to help provide PPE
CoolSnowGlobes launched the Globes for Good program, designed to procure and donate PPE equipment to hospitals and nursing homes and those on the front lines in New York City. CoolSnowGlobes noted it will utilize its... more »
Toy Association unveils Toy Fair Everywhere
The Toy Association unveiled plans for Toy Fair Everywhere, a new series of virtual market weeks to help toy businesses connect with their customers, suppliers, and the global play community during these uncertain times when... more »
Classy Art gives away face masks to customers
Classy Art has sourced and is giving away free disposable masks to retailers during a time of need. As the situation with COVID–19 is extremely dynamic, Classy Art continues to make decisions that are grounded... more »
Toy Association unveils Toy Fair Everywhere
The Toy Association unveiled plans today for Toy Fair Everywhere, a new series of virtual market weeks to help toy businesses connect with their customers, suppliers, and the global play community during these uncertain times... more »
IMC provides summaries of government relief programs
In an effort to assist its customers in understanding and accessing financial aid opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers’ (IMC) legal and government affairs team is offering summaries of key government relief programs.... more »
Sullivan donates 100% of profits from new artwork to help small businesses
Sullivan, Inc., a designer and marketer of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware, and seasonal holiday decorations, announced 100% of the profits from a special-edition, customizable artwork print will be donated to helping small businesses across the... more »
Cardthartic splits online consumer sales with brick-and-mortar stores
Cardthartic announced that, since social distancing started taking effect March 13, 2020, and store closures began, the card publisher has been splitting its online consumer sales with the brick and mortar stores that carry the... more »
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