International Market Centers (IMC) recently 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, customers and third-party vendors, was developed by an IMC task force […]
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Licensing Expo Plans Series of Events to Unite Global Licensing Community
by Licensing Expo Due to the ever-evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation, and after numerous consults with exhibitors, attendees and partners, Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group announced that Licensing Expo, rescheduled to take place in August in Las Vegas, Nevada, will not take place. The 40th edition of the world’s largest licensing trade show will […]
General Merchandise Conference Rescheduled for Fall 2020
by GMDC|Retail Leading industry trade association Global Market Development Center (GMDC)|Retail Tomorrow has announced it is rescheduling its annual General Merchandise Conference for fall 2020. Originally scheduled for June 4-8 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionGate, the conference will now run concurrently with the 2020 Selfcare Summit at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis due to […]
Denver Mart Announces New Wholesale Market in 2021
Denver Mart recently announced a new opportunity for buyers. The Denver January Market will host its inaugural event from January 19 – 22, 2021. This new market week will highlight their existing Outdoor, Workwear, Footwear, Western, Gift, and Apparel tenants. Denver Mart’s tenant base has an extensive list of recognizable brand names. Their focus on […]
The National Hardware Show Introduces Digital Platform – NHS Connects
The National Hardware Show (NHS), the leading event dedicated to all things home improvement, hardware and product innovation, is pleased to introduce NHS Connects. In the spirit of bringing the hardware community together, NHS Connects is a new digital platform that enables networking and business to continue leading up to the Show, which is now […]
Trade Show Round-Up of Cancelled and Rescheduled Events
Due to COVID-19, countless trade shows and other events have been postponed or cancelled all-together. All events through April have been cancelled or rescheduled because of state restrictions and guidelines, but some are even extending that change through their May and June shows. If you’re not subscribed to major trade events’ email lists, or just […]
IMC Market Launches New Digital Content to Bring Buyers and Exhibitors Together Online
In a time of business disruptions due to the COVID-19 crisis, International Market Centers (IMC) is launching new online resource centers through its Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point Market websites. Through these new portals, buyers and exhibitors can continue to engage with each other, stay up-to-date on key trends and industry news, and access […]
A Letter to the Housewares Industry
Since 1938, the International Housewares Association has provided services to the home and housewares industry primarily through our trade show, now called The Inspired Home Show. The Show is our industry’s annual meeting place where product suppliers and buyers come together to discuss new products and have meaningful networking experiences. The difficulties of 2020 are […]
NoCo Hemp Expo Announces Earth Week Virtual Conference & Trade Show
NoCo Hemp Expo, in conjunction with Let’s Talk Hemp Media, is inviting the hemp community, industry advocates, manufacturers, farmers and the media to its Earth Week Virtual Conference and Trade Show beginning on April 22, 2020, the official 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The virtual hemp conference will feature live webcasts and Q&As on day […]
Mark Your Calendars for Offprice Las Vegas
It’s Vegas, baby! Offprice concluded a successful February show, and now they’re getting ready for their August event in Las Vegas. August is prime time for numerous different trade shows, but this is one that retailers won’t want to miss. Offprice is the leading trade event for retailers who want to buy smart and sell […]