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Ocean City Resort Gift Expo cancels November show

The Ocean City Resort Gift Expo, scheduled to begin on Nov. 15, has been canceled due to new government mandates that have limited indoor gatherings to 25 people or less. The following statement was released... more »

Retail imports set new peak season

Imports likely saw their busiest “peak season” on record this summer and fall as retailers replenished inventories and stocked up for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the... more »
Home décor product by Ngala Trading, which opens a new Atlanta Market showroom in January 2021

Atlanta highlights updates, relocations and more for Winter 2021 staging

Atlanta Market has confirmed nearly 70,000 square feet of new, expanded and relocated home décor showrooms in preparation for its Winter 2021 staging, Jan. 12-19, 2021. The updates include three new showrooms and eight relocations... more »

January Denver Apparel Market revives markets of the past

The new Denver January Market is the first in-person Market at the Denver Mart in 2021. Keeping the health and safety of all in attendance, buyers and exhibitors is the forefront of our planning. This... more »

IMC webinar prepares retailers for success, post COVID-19

International Market Centers (IMC) is preparing retailers for success by looking back at the challenges of the past year in a new hour-long webinar, 2020: A Year of Huge Obstacles, Tough Lessons and Fresh Starts. This... more »

Dallas Market Center releases details for WESA shows

Dallas Market Center announced details of the January launch of the world’s largest marketplace for Western & English brands. From Jan. 14-17, WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market will take place together with the... more »

One of a Kind Holiday Show goes virtual this November

One of a Kind Holiday Show is going virtual this year. The show offers a new way to connect with artists and makers from Nov. 12 through Dec. 6, 2020, in a safe manner. One... more »

IMC expands customer outreach to prioritize omnichannel business needs

International Market Centers (IMC) announced a significant expansion of its customer outreach, marketing and brand strategy teams to support the company’s rapid development of omnichannel solutions for the gift, home and apparel industries. The company-wide... more »

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