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Educational toy companies offer free at-home learning activities for children
In light of recent announcements across the country and around the world as it relates to unexpected school and childcare closings due to COVID-19, educational toy and hands-on curriculum companies Learning Resources, Educational Insights and hand2mind have launched a range of online resources, tips... READ MORE »
Crazy Aaron shifts operations from toy-making to producing hand sanitizer
Crazy Aaron’s, the creators of Thinking Putty, announced on March 25 that they will be shifting their operations from toy-making to producing much-needed hand sanitizer for the Norristown and Philadelphia communities including municipal workers, healthcare facilities, public utilities and firs... READ MORE »
Emerald postpones, cancels shows through early June
Emerald Holding, Inc. provided an update on the Company’s first and second quarter events as a result of the evolving impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on the global economy, the events industry, and Emerald’s business. Emerald has made the decision to not stage any events between... READ MORE »
IMC closes AmericasMart to comply with government order
In line with the City of Atlanta Executive Order for residents to shelter in place and non-essential businesses to temporarily close, International Market Centers (IMC) will fully comply with the government order and temporarily close AmericasMart Atlanta, the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasM... READ MORE »
Faire launches COVID-19 impact calculator for retailers
Faire, a wholesale marketplace, published a resource guide to assist retailers during the pandemic including their COVID-19 impact calculator to help businesses measure the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Details Retailers can utilize this calculator to help them better understand their... READ MORE »
Toni Parsons joins its Buyer Services team at IMC
International Market Centers (IMC) shared that Toni Parsons joins its Buyer Services team as key account manager for apparel. She replaces National Accounts Manager for Apparel Michelle Harrison who has retired from the company. Parsons reports to Cindy Henry, vice president of buyer services for IM... READ MORE »
Dallas Market Center closes temporarily
In a letter to Dallas Market Center buyers, Cindy Morris, president and CEO of DMC, announced that they would be closing their doors temporarily effective Monday, March 23. This came following the order by Dallas County for residents of Dallas County to "shelter-in-place" which included an order for... READ MORE »
Love Necklace
The Love Necklace from Pavilion Gifts is a gold plated zinc alloy necklace is a gift option to that someone know just how much they are loved. ... READ MORE »
Retail industry trade groups state biggest issue facing the industry is liquidity
The National Retail Federation was among 90 retail industry trade groups that sent a letter to the White House on March 21, 2020, applauding the Trump Administration and House and Senate leadership for their efforts to protect public health and minimize the economic impact of the coronavirus pandem... READ MORE »
BookExpo postpones May event until July
Reedpop, a leading producer of pop culture events, announced that BookExpo, UnBound and BookCon have been postponed from May until July 22-26, 2020 at the Javits Center, due to the COVID-19 situation. Reedpop has been closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 in New York and around the cou... READ MORE »
