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IndieMe launches Virtual Expo

IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian artist-made craft, announced its first Virtual Expo, which will be held from June 3-9, 2020*. The IndieMe Marketplace has over 22 years... more »

CoolSnowGlobes launches Globes for Good program to help provide PPE

CoolSnowGlobes launched the Globes for Good program, designed to procure and donate PPE equipment to hospitals and nursing homes and those on the front lines in New York City. CoolSnowGlobes noted it will utilize its... more »

Sullivans launches dropship program for independent retailers

Sullivan Inc., a designer and marketer of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware and seasonal holiday decorations, has launched a Dropship Program to assist retailers during stay-at-home and shelter-in-place regulations. “As we continue to navigate the unknown... more »

Classy Art gives away face masks to customers

Classy Art has sourced and is giving away free disposable masks to retailers during a time of need. As the situation with COVID–19 is extremely dynamic, Classy Art continues to make decisions that are grounded... more »

IMC provides summaries of government relief programs

In an effort to assist its customers in understanding and accessing financial aid opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers’ (IMC) legal and government affairs team is offering summaries of key government relief programs.... more »

Staying Focused

The National World War I Museum and Memorial, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is an institution dedicated to “remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impacts on the global community.” Since COVID-19... more »

Sullivan donates 100% of profits from new artwork to help small businesses

Sullivan, Inc., a designer and marketer of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware, and seasonal holiday decorations, announced 100% of the profits from a special-edition, customizable artwork print will be donated to helping small businesses across the... more »

Show Us Your Shop: 903 Handmade

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Kristy Norman from 903 Handmade reached out... more »