retail buyers

MarketTime acquires Brandwise

MarketTime, a provider of B2B omnichannel commerce solutions, announced the acquisition of Brandwise, a provider of sales enablement tools in the gift and home industries. The two companies bring more than 60 years of leadership... more »

Atlanta Apparel closes out 2021 with pre-pandemic participation levels

Atlanta Apparel, which ran Oct. 12-16 at AmericasMart Atlanta, wrapped up its last market of 2021 with pre-pandemic buyer attendance and its largest ever number of resources, marked by a successful first-time expansion of temporary exhibits to five floors as well as growth across all sectors... more »

IMC names six Market Snapshot People’s Choice winners at Fall 2021 High Point Market

International Market Centers (IMC) has named six products – including furniture, textiles and architectural elements by Hooker Furniture, Modway, Native Spun, Pearl Mantels, Poetic Pillow and Union Home – as the Fall 2021 High Point... more »

IMC’s Fall 2021 High Point Market offers 70+ exhibitor updates and more

International Market Centers (IMC) is preparing to welcome designers and retailers to its 17 High Point properties with updated resources – including 72 new, relocated and expanded brands – complemented by a full roster of... more »

Mud Pie helps retailers get a jump on spring and summer orders

Retailers know that planning ahead will be essential for 2022. Solid consumer demand and a backlog of supply chain issues show no signs of waning. Mud Pie is leveraging 30+ years of industry experience, combined... more »

Atlanta Market anticipates strongest market in two years

Atlanta Market is encouraging buyers and sellers to rediscover, reconnect and get inspired this Winter as it plans for the return to a full market experience highlighted by expanded resources and a complete roster of... more »

New wholesale marketplace launching

On Nov. 1, 2021, Brandwise will make live a new one-stop wholesale marketplace called Shop! Gift Shop Plus that brings buyers and suppliers together.  Gift Shop Plus’ mission is to help businesses succeed by directly... more »

IMC’s Fall Cash & Carry Market offers immediate buying of merchandise

International Market Centers (IMC) hosts Fall Cash & Carry, Nov. 2-4 at AmericasMart Atlanta, as the final, pre-holiday buying opportunity of the year, allowing buyers immediate buying of merchandise from 300+ gift, home and apparel showrooms and temporary exhibitors in Buildings 1,... more »