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IMC to present 22 buying events in 2021

International Market Centers (IMC) today confirmed it will produce 22 buying opportunities for the home furnishings, gift and apparel industries in 2021. The wholesale events will take place in Atlanta, High Point, N.C and Las... more »

Dallas Market Center becomes national resource for apparel and accessories

Marketplace expanding to meet demand Dallas Market Center concluded its year with a strong October Apparel & Accessories Market, held October 20-23, continuing the momentum of Dallas events. Planning is already underway to expand the... more »

IMC CEO Bob Maricich named to The Atlantan Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People list

International Market Centers (IMC) CEO Robert J. (Bob) Maricich has been named to The Atlantan Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People list. The Atlantan Magazine wrote: “In a year of change, we honor the local luminaries leading the charge... more »

IMC offers wholesale buying for Q4 in-person and digitally

International Market Centers (IMC) has facilitated omnichannel wholesale buying for the Q4 holiday season – whether in-person at its Fall Cash & Carry market (Oct. 27-29 in Atlanta) or its Fall Sample Sale (Nov. 11-13... more »

Shoppe Object cancels February edition, continues Shoppe On

Shoppe Object released a statement that details the decision to cancel the in-person February edition. In this statement, Shoppe Object noted it will also continue digital services through Shoppe On. The digital platform will unveil... more »

Resilient, connecting and moving forward: A conversation with a Dallas Market Center retail buyer

{Sponsored} As we move into the 2021 trade show season, safety is still a top concern for many wholesalers and buyers. Dallas Market Center (DMC) delivered that safety at the August Total Home & Gift Market... more »

Up With Paper and UWP Luxe launch wholesale website

Up With Paper launched a new wholesale website experience that combines its Up With Paper and UWP Luxe brands together for the first time. The lines included are all created by a small, devoted team... more »

Schleich USA shifts Canadian business in-house

Schleich, a leading manufacturer of animal figurines, announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2021 it will be servicing Canadian customers directly from its North American warehouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Since 2018, Schleich has partnered with... more »