Industry Profiles

Are Greeting Cards Essential?
An accurate reflection of any American market can be found in comparable markets in other countries. And when it comes to greeting cards, the British ... READ MORE »
IMC expands customer outreach to prioritize omnichannel business needs
International Market Centers (IMC) announced a significant expansion of its customer outreach, marketing and brand strategy teams to support the compa... READ MORE »
IMC to present 22 buying events in 2021
International Market Centers (IMC) today confirmed it will produce 22 buying opportunities for the home furnishings, gift and apparel industries in 20... READ MORE »
Dallas Market Center becomes national resource for apparel and accessories
Marketplace expanding to meet demand Dallas Market Center concluded its year with a strong October Apparel & Accessories Market, held October 20-... READ MORE »
IMC CEO Bob Maricich named to The Atlantan Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People list
International Market Centers (IMC) CEO Robert J. (Bob) Maricich has been named to The Atlantan Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People list. The Atl... READ MORE »
Greeting Card Association announces virtual line up
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is offering 24 sessions designed for greeting card makers during its two-day Virtual Workshop & Retreat to be ... READ MORE »

Coming of Age
Jubiliana, a home based invitation business grows — and helps its clients navigate COVID-19 Jubiliana was founded by two longtime New Jersey friend... READ MORE »

22 Tips for Holiday 2020
Card and gift stores share what succeeded in ‘19 — and their 2020 plans. Not so long ago, a retailer could forecast the basic framework of an upc... READ MORE »
Making a Difference
CARDTHARTIC: a true partner to retailers {Sponsored} Back in April, when the whole nation was sheltering in place, a consumer placed an $822 order fo... READ MORE »

UnBound at BookExpo
Got a bookish clientele? Then you’ll love this carefully curated experience! Originally slated to run May 27 through May 29, BookExpo is the publis... READ MORE »