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IMC reopens campuses with new safety procedures in place
With guidance from health and elected officials as well a top epidemiologist, International Market Centers (IMC) has reopened its campuses in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas with new safety mitigants and operational protocols. AmericasMart Atlanta reopened on June 8, 2020, and Atlanta Decorative A... READ MORE »
Pandemic’s impact on imports easing slightly
The impact of COVID-19 at major U.S. retail container ports appears to be easing slightly, with projected imports remaining below last year’s levels but not as much as previously forecast, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Asso... READ MORE »
Wind & Fire launches OPEN campaign to support small businesses
As Jewelry Retailers begin reopening across America, getting back to anything near "normal" may seem impossible. Even small progress, however, can build great momentum. Wind & Fire, The Art of Eco-Sustainable Jewelry, is proud to do its part in supporting the jewelry industry by sharing its mar... READ MORE »
Don’t Worry, It Can Be Worse Notepads
The Don't Worry, It Can Be Worse Notepads from I'll Know It When I See It are perfect for professionals and students alike. The set contains three 50 sheet notepads. ... READ MORE »
IMC implements Together Safely protocols
International Market Centers (IMC) released its Together Safely plan for reopening its buildings in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas and preparing for Summer 2020 markets given the COVID-19 situation. The plan, which details safety mitigants and operational protocols for IMC facilities, staff, cust... READ MORE »
Shoppe Object creates Black Lives Matter Action Initiative
In response to the global outcry against systemic racism and injustices affecting BIPOC, sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota by the police, Shoppe Object, the biannual independent tradeshow for home and gift, has announced the Shoppe Object Black Lives Matter Action Initiative to hel... READ MORE »
NRF chief economist notes uncertainty in predicting pandemic recovery
While the reopening of businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic is a significant step forward, it is too soon to say how quickly or smoothly the nation’s economy will recover, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Is it possible the worst of the corona... READ MORE »
Summer Atlanta Market helps retailers get back to business
Atlanta Market kicks off the summer market season with new dates and a modified format that will allow retailers and designers to source needed new product during their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The 2020 summer market will be staged August 13-18, 2020, at AmericasMart Atlanta, with buying ... READ MORE »
Las Vegas Market opens submissions for FIRST LOOK program
Las Vegas Market is now accepting submissions for its proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program, which will showcase design and color trends through two 30-minute, CEU-accredited webinars presented in advance of the Summer 2020 Market, Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2020. All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited t... READ MORE »
BEST of Show launches Wholesale Subscription Box program
BEST of Show, with showrooms at AmericasMart Atlanta and Las Vegas Market Center, launched its Wholesale Subscription Box program, specifically created and curated for gift retailers across the United States and Canada. The Wholesale Subscription Box from BEST of Show is specifically designed f... READ MORE »
