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Early Holiday 2022 Preview

With a record fourth quarter wrapping up, retail holiday sales are predicted to repeat next year. The inventory and shipping shortages of 2021 will prove to be a cautionary tale for everyone in 2022. Retailers... more »

IndieMe hosts 5th Virtual Expo

IndieMe Marketplace, LLC, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft, announced that it will hosts its 5th Virtual Expo, Feb. 2-8, 2022. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 24 years... more »

NY NOW implements strict health and safety guidelines

NY NOW announced strict guidelines in its health and safety protocols for its Winter Market at the Javits Center in New York City. With the health, safety, and support of its community of small businesses... more »

C.R. Gibson Signature partners with Kailo Chic for January shows

C.R. Gibson, a gift and decorative products maker, launches its partnership with Kailo Chic. Founded by Kara Witten, Kailo Chic rethinks what traditional holiday décor should be and brings bold colors and patterns into the... more »

Toy Fair New York cancels February show

The Toy Association, producer of Toy Fair New York, the largest toy, play, and youth entertainment marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, has announced the cancellation of Toy Fair New York, originally set to take place, Feb.... more »

Atlanta Apparel partners with Melange de Blanc, launches new West Coast event

International Market Center (IMC), producers of VOW Bridal & Formal at AmericasMart Atlanta, will launch a new annual West Coast bridal buying event in partnership with Melange de Blanc, a high-end pop-up bridal market, starting... more »

Schylling debuts new showroom at Atlanta Market

Just in time to celebrate the new year, Schylling Inc., an award-winning toy company, is debuting its newly designed showroom at the Atlanta Market this month. Starting this week, industry professionals can visit the new... more »

Atlanta Market is set to welcome buyers to winter market

Atlanta Market is primed and ready to welcome the nation’s gift and home décor buying power to an energized marketplace with 200+ new and expanded exhibitors among its 2000+ permanent showroom and temporary exhibits bolstered... more »