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IMC launches new Las Vegas apparel event

International Market Centers (IMC) announced the expansion of its apparel offerings with the launch of Las Vegas Apparel, a new temporary trade show event to be staged Aug. 8-10, 2021 at the Expo at World... more »

Juniper webinar addresses buyers’ needs

Juniper, a suite of powerful wholesale software tools powered by International Market Centers (IMC), is launching an educational component with its webinar focused on meeting buyers’ needs in today’s B2B e-commerce world. Scheduled for Tuesday,... more »

Greeting Card Association partners with Jewel Branding

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) and Jewel Branding & Licensing  announced the new partnership between Noted: The Greeting Card Expo and Showcase, May 20-21, 2021. With the lingering uncertainties of COVID-19, the co-located event will be... more »

Las Vegas Market offers an outdoor inspired merchandise preview

Las Vegas Market, which runs Apr. 11-15, 2021. Here is a preview of the variety of merchandise that is ideally suited to make the outdoors even more comfortable, and the indoors feel more like the... more »

NRF welcomes delayed increase in credit card swipe fees

The National Retail Federation welcomed the announcement that Visa and Mastercard will delay an estimated $1.2 billion increase in credit card swipe fees but said the delay should be made permanent. “The last thing retailers... more »

NRF expects Easter spending to be highest on record

Consumers plan to spend an average of $179.70 this Easter, the highest figure on record, according to results of the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A... more »

Messe Frankfurt initiates change of Consumer Goods Fairs

The consumer goods industry is facing fundamental challenges, both globally and nationally. In order to actively shape this process of change, which has been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Julia Uherek and Philipp Ferger... more »

Las Vegas Market offers Market Pros program

Las Vegas Market is improving pre-market preparation and providing sourcing inspiration through its brand-new Market Pros program. The program will feature market tips and favorite at-market products finds from six influential industry professionals on the... more »