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IMC hires new design services manager

International Market Centers (IMC) has hired Caroline Russell as the new design services manager. She will focus on driving Open Daily and at-market attendance of designers and home retailers to AmericasMart and provide on-site customer... more »

Atlanta Market provides holiday preview for Gift Shop Plus editor

For those looking to get a jump on their holiday 2022 planning, Atlanta Market had plenty of inspiration. Julie McCallum, editorial director for Gift Shop® Plus saw a few recurring themes lining up to star... more »

Shedd Aquarium partners with publisher to create a book on its famous penguins

Shedd Aquarium announced it will offer a new illustrated picture book in partnership with Tommy Nelson, the children’s division of Thomas Nelson Publishers. Edward and Annie: A Penguin Adventure illustrates the penguin field trips that went... more »

Mud Pie expands Circa Collection with launch of melamine serveware

Mud Pie, a manufacturer in the gift industry, announces the launch of a new line of melamine serveware as an expansion of the company’s best-selling Circa Collection. The line is comprised of seven piece-types, including,... more »

Whitney Howard embraces its “Do Good. It Feels Good.” motto

Whitney Howard Designs embraces kindness and blessings and in doing so has expanded its own success. “The more gratitude we’ve put out, the more abundance has shown up for us,”  Whitney Schwartz, chief designer, shared.... more »

Spielwarenmesse offers a new virtual platform Feb. 2-6

Spielwarenmesse Digital brings together the worldwide industry, virtually, Feb. 2-6. The new platform offers a live programs, a wide range of communication tools and an overview of trends and innovations. Registration for visitors to Spielwarenmesse... more »

Las Vegas Market names Winter 2022 Market Snapshot finalists

Las Vegas Market has named 47 furniture, home décor and gift brands as finalists of the Winter 2022 Market Snapshot, International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home... more »

IMC’s Spring 2022 TrendWatch explores consumers’ “State of Mind”

International Market Centers (IMC) explores the impact of consumers’ “State of Mind” on home furnishings in its Spring 2022 High Point Market TrendWatch with three all-new trends: Elation, Growth and Synthesis. Buyers can discover these... more »