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IMC realigns its brand marketing team

To support the continued growth of its physical and digital marketplaces, International Market Centers (IMC) announced a realignment of its brand marketing team through which two senior staffers assume new and expanded responsibilities. Effective immediately,... more »

Emerald celebrates successful International Gift Expo of the Smokies

Emerald, owner of the International Gift Expo of the Smokies (IGES) and sister event to ASD Market Week, celebrated a key milestone for the organization and the expositions industry as a whole. IGES, a comprehensive... more »

Las Vegas Market debuts new showrooms this January

Las Vegas Market announced that 15 new, relocated and recommitted home décor showrooms, collectively totaling more than 60,000 square feet, are confirmed for Winter 2021 Market, running Jan. 24-28, 2021. “Las Vegas Market is committed... more »

Dallas Market Center and Brussels Trade Mart create global marketplace

MarketTime, a provider of B2B software as a service (SaaS) solutions for the business of wholesale and retail, has secured an agreement with Brussels Trade Mart, Europe’s only permanent wholesale market center. MarketTime will provide... more »

Smoky Mountain Gift Show reconnects face-to-face at its 55th annual event

The Clarion Events Gift & Souvenir portfolio returned to face-to-face events in November with the 55th annual Smoky Mountain Gift Show, known as the nation’s oldest and most respected event for the resort, gift and... more »

Atlanta NEXT Campaign inspires Atlanta Market gift updates

Atlanta Market continues to refine and remerchandise its gift collection in the lead up to its Winter 2021 staging with three new showrooms and 27 expanded and relocated showrooms opening since its last winter event.... more »

Roman holds Open House for Spring 2021, offers rebates

Roman, a leader in the Giftware Industry for 58 years, has announced Open House dates for Spring 2021. According to Dan Loughman, president and CEO for Roman, Open House appointments give retailers a more intimate... more »

Philadelphia Gift Show postpones January market

The Philadelphia Gift Show, originally scheduled for Jan. 31- Feb. 3 has been postponed and will now be held Mar. 28-31.For more information, visit www.philadelphiagiftshow.com. Here is the statement Clarion Events sent in an email discussing the change.... more »