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January 16, 2020
IMC launches B2B e-commerce division

International Market Centers (IMC) will launch IMC_di, a wholly-owned, stand-alone, B2B e-commerce division, which will offer vendors a single integrated digital platform enabling them to reach new buyers, capture leads and grow sales. Building on... more »

January 15, 2020
WPA makes changes to key leadership

The World Pet Association (WPA) makes key changes to its leadership team as it looks to forge greater ties within the pet community. Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the organization seeks to grow its industry-leading event business while... more »

January 14, 2020
Growing emphasis on convenience for today’s consumers

Today’s consumers increasingly prioritize convenience when it comes to purchases, and expect retailers to continue to offer innovative ways to save them time and effort, according to the latest issue of the Consumer View report released by the... more »

January 13, 2020
IMC rebrands gift and home market as Atlanta Market

International Market Centers (IMC) rebranded its major gift, décor and lifestyle market held semi-annually at AmericasMart Atlanta as the Atlanta Market. The new name, plus an updated brand positioning and dynamic new logo, will be displayed... more »

January 13, 2020
Lovepop helps with Australian fire relief efforts

Lovepop is donating 100% of the proceeds from the purchases of its Koala Family Card to organizations assisting with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals caught in the devastating Australian brushfires. It is estimated that... more »

January 7, 2020
PetSmart and its shoppers give more than 2 million plush toys

Thousands of generous PetSmart shoppers made the holidays a little brighter for both pets and people with a toy drive that donated more than two million toys to those in need. The plush toys, purchased... more »

January 7, 2020
Atlanta welcomes buyers to its first market of the year

The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market welcomes buyers to its first tradeshow of the year. International Market Centers (IMC) offers 360+ new, expanded and relocated showrooms and temporaries among its 1,000+ showrooms and... more »

December 20, 2019
Cuddles Pet Shop updates website and offers charity roundup

Cuddles Pet Shop relaunched its newly renovated and updated website, complete with a wide variety of pet products and even offers a way to give back. Specializing in clothing like sweaters and vests, Cuddles Pet... more »

December 20, 2019
Atlanta Market adds three new buying groups for January 2020

Three buying groups – The Good Toy Group, HTI Buying Group and ZAG (Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buying Group) – will gather for the first time at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market in January 2020. They are... more »

December 19, 2019
District Dogs expands into retail arena at its new location

District Dogs has opened a new location in Washington D.C. at the Navy Yard development. This pet care brand specializes in daycare for dogs, but has found a way to entice other customers with a... more »