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Las Vegas Design Center webinar addresses product sustainability
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that the February installment of Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly First Friday webinar series will address sustainability in product manufacturing. Participants in the free Feb. 5 session will receive 0.1 CEU credits. “This program will pro... READ MORE »
AmericasMart updates resources for year round collection
AmericasMart Atlanta kicks off its 2021 Open Year Round selling with 13 updates to its 350+ open daily showroom collection and the first of six Market Wednesday buying events in 2021 scheduled for Feb. 3, 2021. [caption id="attachment_21377" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The new Open Year Rou... READ MORE »
Retail sales grow 16% in toy industry in 2020
The NPD Group announced U.S. retail sales of toys generated $25.1 billion in 2020, an increase of 16% or $3.5 billion. Unit sales for the year were flat while the average selling price increased by 16%*. Much of the growth in 2020 was directly correlated to the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing ... READ MORE »
IMC presents webinar series on diversity and inclusion
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that it will present a series of four hour-long webinars highlighting diversity and inclusion issues impacting retail. The series, which debuts on Feb. 1, is presented in partnership with Diversify Retail Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to conve... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Oh Script Paper Co.
A women-led stationery company with a love for puns. With so many retailers and makers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help other independent retailers and creators in the industry. Oh Script Paper Co. is a family-ow... READ MORE »
Share Your Story: Mackans
A gift, stationery and print shop that connects with customers through social media. With so many retailers and makers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help other independent retailers and creators in the industry. ... READ MORE »
Snail Mail Stickers
Snail Mail Stickers from Our Back Pockets are printed on clear, vinyl stock and can be placed on notebooks, laptops, water bottles...or anywhere! Plus they are a perfect way for shoppers to share a "hello" or love with others. See more of Stationery Trends' Snail Mail Savvy Fresh Picks in our curren... READ MORE »
NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 2 moves to a digital format
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay regarding changes to the planned in-person NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 2. “We have recently learned that the Javits Center, which is being used as a venue for vaccine distribution... READ MORE »
MHS Licensing & Consulting adds artist to MHS Art Showcase
MHS Licensing & Consulting introduced new artist Courtney Morgenstern at its MHS Art Showcase earlier this month. “We are thrilled to start the promising new year with the introduction of a wonderfully talented artist,” said Marty Segelbaum, president of MHS Licensing & Consulting. “... READ MORE »
IMC’s Atlanta Market experiences successful buying event
On Jan. 19, 2021, IMC held a Zoom conference that detailed the robust buying experience exhibitors had at Atlanta Market. According to Bob Maricich, Atlanta Market was a “giant step forward!” [caption id="attachment_21356" align="aligncenter" width="300"] All photos courtesy of IMC.[/caption]... READ MORE »
