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IMC launches a monthly webinar series
International Market Centers (IMC) expands its business education programming with a new free monthly webinar series launching in January 2021. “Market Insights” presents timely, actionable and exclusive content to IMC’s market universe and beyond as an extension of the programming it presents... READ MORE »
Universal Engraving unveils its brand refresh
Universal Engraving, an engraved die company, has unveiled a refreshed brand, which includes a new logo and a completely revitalized website. “This brand refresh gives our customer base confidence that our core values remain tried and true with the visual connection to our foundation, while sho... READ MORE »
NRF reports solid start to holiday shopping season
November retail sales dipped from the month before but still showed the sixth consecutive monthly year-over-year gain by government calculations and set the stage for a healthy holiday shopping season compared with last year despite the pandemic, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “Cons... READ MORE »
Sullivans partners with Vance Kitira Candles
SULLIVAN, INC., an industry designer and distributor of home décor products, permanent botanicals, giftware and seasonal holiday decorations, announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for the Vance Kitira line of real flame candles. For over 30 years, Vance Kitira ... READ MORE »
Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of temps at Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center, a lifestyle marketplace for retailers and interior designers, announced that hundreds of temporary exhibitors will be showcased across its marketplace in four distinct neighborhoods during the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market. From gifts to fashion accessories, health and... READ MORE »
High Point Market Authority postpones Spring 2021 Market until June
The High Point Market Authority announces a date change for the upcoming Spring 2021 Market. Originally scheduled for April 17-21, Spring Market is postponed until June 5-9, 2021. “We are encouraged by the recent headlines about COVID-19 vaccines, but realistic about its impact on a spring timefr... READ MORE »
Holiday Card
The Holiday Card from Ann Scott Design is a card that features a creative design with a festive vibe! The traditional holiday colors along with its artistic elements will bring a smile to any recipient, near or far. Happy holidays! ... READ MORE »
Roadrunners LLC acquires Joanne & Company
Roadrunners LLC, a sales agency representing major industry brands within the specialty retail sector, is announced its acquisition of Joanne & Company and its showroom in the Las Vegas Market Center. The Roadrunners expansion means coast-to-coast representation for the multi-line sales agency, ... READ MORE »
IMC_di prepares for the JuniperMarket launch
In preparation for the 2021 launch of JuniperMarket, a new B2B e-commerce marketplace for the gift, home and apparel industries, IMC_di (International Market Centers’ Digital Innovations division) will host a series of activities for buyers at IMC’s upcoming markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. As ... READ MORE »
Pantone reveals Color(s) of the Year 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating
Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, as the Pantone® Color of the Year selection for 2021, two independent colors th... READ MORE »
