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IMC webinar prepares retailers for success, post COVID-19

International Market Centers (IMC) is preparing retailers for success by looking back at the challenges of the past year in a new hour-long webinar, 2020: A Year of Huge Obstacles, Tough Lessons and Fresh Starts. This... more »

NRF reports strong retail growth numbers, consumer resiliency

Retail sales have largely recovered from the pandemic heading into the holiday season but the growing number of coronavirus cases remains a threat and additional federal stimulus could help keep the economy on track, National... more »

GCA calls for LOUIE Awards entries

The Greeting Card Association announced that entries are now being accepted for the LOUIE Awards, which "celebrate the best and the brightest in the greeting card industry." Submissions will be accepted now through Feb. 4,... more »

ASTRA partners with Dallas Market Center for January market

Dallas Market Center has announced that ASTRA, the American Specialty Toy Association, will participate in the January Total Home & Gift Market that runs Jan. 6-12, 2021. ASTRA is an international not-for-profit trade organization that serves... more »

What do you need to be successful in 2021?

If we’ve learned one thing from 2020, it’s that we don’t know ANYTHING about tomorrow! That’s why we at Gift Shop Plus want to know what YOU and other retailers need to know to be... 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 »

Consumers prioritize holiday spending on family, friends

Purchasing gifts for friends and loved ones is a way for consumers to shift focus from the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic to celebrating the holidays and the promise of our return to a... 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 »