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National Candle Association celebrates World Candle Month

The National Candle Association (NCA) is celebrating Wold Candle Month. Candle use is up and people are lighting candles now, more than ever. As the COVID pandemic continues, more people are working from home, spending... more »

Data indicates a need for economic stimulus measures

Data indicating that small business owners are increasingly pessimistic about the coronavirus shows the need for continued economic stimulus measures, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The coronavirus continues as a shock... more »

Faire Summer Market delivers informative presentations

Faire Summer Market was a two-day virtual event that offered a variety of maker presentations as well as informational sessions. The event was held from Aug. 26-27 and offered buyers an opportunity to see merchandise,... more »

Las Vegas Market offers 1,300+ resources this summer

Las Vegas Market announced that to-date, more than 1,300 furniture, home décor and gift resources, collectively among 200+ showrooms, have committed to open for Summer 2020 Las Vegas Market, running Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2020. This... more »

Ernst & Young names Zolli Candy teen founder as Entrepreneur of the Year finalist

Fifteen year-old Michigan native Alina Morse was announced today by Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as an Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOTY) 2020 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award finalist. Now in its 34th year, the... more »

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market delivers for buyers

Dallas Market Center and its recent Total Home & Gift Market exceeded all expectations during a successful summer show with strong attendance and confident order writing inside a safe and secure marketplace. Following accelerated pre-registration... more »

IMC reschedules Fall Cash & Carry Market

To avoid opening on Election Day 2020, The Fall Cash & Carry Market at AmericasMart Atlanta will now take place Oct. 27-29, 2020 reported International Market Centers (IMC). The annual immediate delivery shopping event originally... more »

IMC adapts buyer experience for Fall Design Week

This September, International Market Centers (IMC) will showcase its dual-venue design resource for the southeast – the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) and AmericasMart Atlanta – with adaptations for social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis.... more »