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Dallas Market Center previews March Market

Dallas Market Center's March Market, featuring the Apparel & Accessories Market and Total Home & Gift Market, will take place March 21-24. The marketplace will showcase women’s apparel, accessories and footwear, complemented by open showrooms... more »

ToyFest 2023 gathers toy industry in Las Vegas

ToyFest concluded its 10th trade show in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy and gift stores from across the world attended the Las Vegas Show, including stores from 48 U.S. states, Bermuda,... more »

IHA Global Innovation Awards granted to 14 companies

Fourteen housewares suppliers, ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors, were honored as global honorees of the International Housewares Association's (IHA) Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design. The Global Honorees in each of... more »

IHFC refresh brings new product to High Point Market

Progress in International Market Centers’ (IMC) resource reorganization plan for the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) brings 31 new, expanded and relocated brands to the iconic building for the April 22-26 High Point Market. Notable... more »

Atlanta Apparel introduces autumn/winter 2023 trends, resources

Atlanta Apparel will feature expanded resources the for autumn/winter 2023 season, amenities, a full event schedule and an optimized calendar for the market, shifting dates forward and opening first-floor temporary exhibits one day early, according... more »

SURTEX 2023 returns to NYC as standalone event

Commercial art and surface design show SURTEX is set to return to New York City as a standalone event May 9-10, according to Emerald Holding. Previously hosted together with Emerald’s NY NOW, the redesigned SURTEX... more »

IMC makes changes to executive, senior leadership teams

International Market Centers (IMC) made changes to its executive and senior leadership teams, with Dorothy Belshaw promoted into the new role of executive vice president and chief growth officer, and longtime IMC employees Karen Olson,... more »

Retailers reflect on Las Vegas Apparel

The fourth semi-annual edition of Las Vegas Apparel kicked off Las Vegas Fashion Week Feb. 12-15 at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las Vegas Apparel offers a unique opportunity for buyers to... more »