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Dallas Market Center releases statement on safety guidelines

Dallas Market Center released a statement on safety guidelines for its showrooms as well as contact information for questions related to upcoming shows. The statement read: To Our Buyers: I hope this email finds you... more »

Faire offers online trade show event

Earlier this year, Faire announced new tools and online events with the purpose of bringing the Faire community together to connect in the absence of traditional trade shows. Faire announced the first online trade show event to... more »

LA Mart opens for permanent showroom business

In an effort to provide a safe shopping experience for buyers and retailers, the LA Mart announced that they will be open for showroom-only appointments during their scheduled Summer Market. The Gift and Home Advisory... more »

Retailers and brands gravitate to Bridge’s online community

Bridge, an online e-commerce community, saw significant increases in membership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail membership increased by 17% and nine brands joined the platform, including Lenox, Kate Spade, Dansk, and Richard Ginori. Since the spring,... more »

Dallas Market Center presents more than 400 temps during August shows

Dallas Market Center announced that more than four hundred temporary exhibitors will be showcased during its August trade events. Dallas is a summer marketplace featuring temporary exhibitors, or Temps, including leading brands as well as smaller... more »

IMC presents webinars on post-COVID-19 retail

International Market Centers (IMC) is presenting two webinars exploring post-COVID-19 retail strategy as a planning tool for its Summer 2020 markets. Presented together by Atlanta Market (Aug. 13-18) and Las Vegas Market (Aug. 30-Sep. 3)... more »

Ocean City Resort Gift Show returns this November

The Ocean City Resort Gift Show will return to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. The event runs Nov. 15-17, 2020. Coastal and resort retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach will find 300 booths... more »

Surf Expo goes virtual this September

Surf Expo released a statement regarding the cancellation of the in-person event that has now been transitioned into a virtual event Sep. 16-18, 2020. Since 1976, Surf Expo has united the watersports and beach lifestyle... more »