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MarketTime unveils retail educational platform, InsideOut
MarketTime, the provider of B2B omnichannel solutions and sales enablement tools in the gift, home, and toy industries, announced the launch of InsideOut, an interactive community platform that offers access to educational content aggregated from across the retail industry. “Retailers are the... READ MORE »
Planning underway for ToyFest 2023
Earlier this year, The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) announced the return of ToyFest to The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, February 27 – March 3, 2023. The Board of Directors and Slate of Officers have spent the summer making plans and exciting changes for the 2... READ MORE »
Life of Spice Company wins best new product at NY NOW
Life of Spice’s debut showing at NY NOW brought makers Danae McLaughlin and Sandra Hovancik top honors with their line of greeting cards. Winning Best New Product, the owners of the new company were met with a round of applause by judges and photographers at the August trade show, which recently c... READ MORE »
October Atlanta Apparel focuses on sourcing, new product discovery and education
Atlanta Apparel’s October edition provides retailers the first opportunity to begin buying for Spring/Summer 2023. The market is announcing its largest-of-the-year number of new temporary exhibitors alongside hallmark trend education, events and amenities -- October 11 – 15 at AmericasMart Atl... READ MORE »
Education and events planned for IMC’s Fall Market at AmericasMart
International Market Centers (IMC’s) Fall Market provides home and gift buyers with three-days of tailored education, amenities and events alongside 400+ showroom resources, September 19 – 21 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Fall Market is the perfect time for designers and retailers to come toget... READ MORE »
July retail sales show consumers still shopping despite inflation
Core retail sales as calculated by the National Retail Federation rose in July even as overall sales reported by the Census Bureau remained flat on a monthly basis, and both calculations showed strong year-over-year gains as consumers kept shopping despite high inflation, NRF said. “Retail sale... READ MORE »
Summer 2022 Awards at NY NOW announced after successful market
NY NOW celebrated a successful Summer Market, seeing immense post covid growth, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. NY NOW’s Summer 2022 Market experienced increases in both exhibiting companies and buyer attendance compared to the Summer 2021 Market, with exhibitor participation in... READ MORE »
IHGF Delhi Fair returns in-person this autumn
The 54th IHGF Delhi Fair - Autumn 2022 will be held Oct. 14-18, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, India. The fair will feature 2500 exhibitors in 15 halls and 900 mart showrooms. Additionally, IHGF Delhi Fair will offer theme pavilions, artisanal fare, live craft making and sourcing for home, fas... READ MORE »
Thinking of You Week 2022 focuses on back to school and educators
Thinking of You Week, sponsored by the non-profit Greeting Card Association (GCA), is Sep. 19-25, 2022 and is the international movement to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards. This year, the focus of the 2022 Thinking of You Week is Back to School and... READ MORE »
burton + BURTON celebrates Ballooniversity
In celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary, burton + BURTON once again invited customers and vendors to Ballooniversity, an educational and networking extravaganza held every five years. The theme for Ballooniversity 2022 was “The Future Is Ours,” a celebration of space and exploration. ... READ MORE »
