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NRF says consumers and workers will play a role in bringing inflation under control
Inflation is at a 40-year high but isn’t hitting all consumers as hard as top-line numbers might suggest, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. Nonetheless, consumer worries about rising prices could become self-fulfilling if workers demand higher wages to compensat... READ MORE »
You Made it Look Easy Graduation Card
You Made it Look Easy Graduation Card from 2021 Co. offers a beautiful way to let the student feel celebrated! The card's blank interior allows for a personal message to help the grad feel even more special. The card is printed on 100% recycled stock in the USA. ... READ MORE »
IMC finalizes Shoppe Object acquisition and modifies summer edition dates
International Market Centers (IMC) announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Additionally, to better accommodate buyer and exhibitor preferences, Shoppe Object will shift its t... READ MORE »
Burton + BURTON opens registration for Ballooniversity 2022
Burton + BURTON will host Ballooniversity, an event that is held every five years, in Athens, Georgia, Aug. 10–13, 2022. This event provides participants an opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and network with people from the balloon, floral, and gift industries. This event p... READ MORE »
IMC’s Atlanta Apparel releases apparel lookbook
The Atlanta Apparel has released its Fall/Winter 2022 Children’s Lookbook, which previews some of the top themes, prints, key items and colors for next season. “Children’s apparel trends reflect an emphasis on the great outdoors, cottage, craft, comfort and sustainability,” said Morgan Ra... READ MORE »
IMC and Fair Trade Federation partner for March Market Insights
International Market Centers (IMC) and Fair Trade Federation partner to present a conversation about the value of incorporating justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) into retail and design in its March 2022 Market Insights webinar, Move Beyond Performance Allyship to Build Your Brand, Wedn... READ MORE »
Toysmith and Yoobi bring stationery and school supplies to children in need
Toysmith announced an exclusive agreement to distribute Yoobi school supplies and stationery products to thousands of North American retail and e-commerce U.S. and Canadian partners across all sales channels. Toysmith will introduce a wide array of Yoobi products effective immediately, with ongoing ... READ MORE »
DMC releases details for March markets
Dallas Market Center (DMC) announced details for its upcoming March market, March 22-25, which includes Apparel & Accessories Market, Total Home & Gift Market, and KidsWorld. March market in Dallas will include an expanded selection of temporary exhibits on three floors in addition to new s... READ MORE »
ToyFest opens at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas in March
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas (WMCLV) will host the nation’s first toy industry buying event of the year, ToyFest 2022, March 9-11, 2022, providing attendees with a unique new collaborative pairing of both traditional tradeshow exhibits... READ MORE »
Papa Bear Card
The Papa Bear Card from Lucy Loves Paper is a beautifully designed card for all the fun and cuddly papa bears out there! It measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and has a blank interior for the perfect personalized message. ... READ MORE »
