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IMC hosts two in-person buying events in May
International Market Centers (IMC) announced that its World Market Center Las Vegas campus will host two events – a sourcing opportunity and a designer-focused educational program – in May with Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly First Friday program, held both in person and virtually, as... READ MORE »
NY NOW welcomes new creative director
NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers, announced a partnership with New York-based interior designer Brad Ford. As Creative Director, a newly created role, Brad will work in tandem with the NY NOW team to identify and showcase leading themes in the gift and home industry and ... READ MORE »
Showcase releases new virtual show details
Jewel Branding & Licensing, the founders of Showcase, announced keynote address details and a host of exhibitors, which have signed on for the inaugural event to be held on May 20-21, 2021. This new virtual show connecting the art and design licensing community, will be co-located with Noted: T... READ MORE »
GCA shares Noted @ Noted finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced the finalists in the second annual Noted @ *Noted Products Awards Competition. The competition is held in conjunction with the industry’s annual greeting card focused trade show, *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, which will be held virtually May 20-... READ MORE »
Mud Pie launches Fall/Holiday collections early to meet growing retailer demand
In response to the strong appetite for new goods, Mud Pie is taking an omnichannel approach as they launch its Fall/Holiday collections, well in advance of the Summer trade shows. Consumer confidence is strong, bolstering retailer optimism going into the second half of the year. Buyers are planning ... READ MORE »
Atlanta Market, MSA partner to offer The Gallery Collection
Atlanta Market and the Museum Store Association (MSA) announced an exclusive collaboration on a new buying destination, The Gallery Collection, which makes its debut at the Summer 2021 Market with a curated collection of apparel, books, educational products, Fair Trade, games, garden, home decor, in... READ MORE »
DMC offers new, expanded and relocated showrooms
Dallas Market Center, a design marketplace in North America, has announced new showrooms as well as expansions and relocations for top home brands. The marketplace welcomes thousands of design customers each month to its more than 1.5 million square feet of design showrooms. Recently, the marketp... READ MORE »
Mother’s Day spending expectations total $28 billion
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Approximately 83% of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate the annual holiday. Optimism “There is a lot of co... READ MORE »
Atlanta Apparel breaks attendance records
Atlanta Apparel broke multiple attendance records at its co-located April 2021 Atlanta Apparel Market (April 13-17, 2021) and VOW | New World of Bridal Market (April 13-15, 2021), signaling a continued robust recovery for the apparel and accessories industry and optimism for bridal and social occasi... READ MORE »
Stay Safe
The Stay Safe Card from Nobleworks is part of the Timely Thoughts Collection and offers a beautiful and creative way to reach out to friends. The inside is blank, which is ideal for the sender to craft a personalized message. ... READ MORE »
