How our local and tourism-based retail businesses in the U.S. are recovering after being required to shut stores due to the pandemic. Learn about their plans for expansion, changing selling tactics, and rehiring. Retailers across the U.S. were forced to close in order...
As you’ve read, our 2020 show happened safely and successfully. If you couldn’t attend, that’s okay, you can still show your favorite companies in case you need products for spring and summer. To help our attendees and exhibitors connect, we’ve...
Emerald, owner of the International Gift Expo of the Smokies (IGES), and sister event to ASD Market Week celebrated a key milestone for the organization and the expositions industry as a whole. IGES, the most comprehensive souvenir, resort, and specialty gift...
Events, conferences, and trade shows may be on shaky ground now, but post-pandemic, the live events will see a revival. Why? People need in-person interactions and experiences. Boy, has it been a year. Or should I say, an almost year. For someone who’s been heavily...
By Allison Ball, Founder & Creator of Retail Ready ASD Market Week is excited to launch The Retail Review, a series of guest articles from industry experts across retail, distribution and wholesale in addition to importing and exporting. The goal of this blog...
The Shows are ON: Tennessee Market Week Hosts International Gift Expo of the Smokies and Smoky Mountain Gift Show Emerald, owner of the International Gift Expo of the Smokies (IGES), along with Clarion Events, owner of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show, today announce two...
Your customers have become home chefs and cooking aficionados this year. In 2021, they are taking their newfound home meal prep skills to the next level. Here are three trends that will influence the products you carry in your stores. We know the IGES family loves...
Many of you are probably wondering how the pandemic is going to affect this holiday season. Luckily, the information you need is here! As many retailers prepare for Christmas earlier than ever this year, there are some important things you need to know. The good...
A comprehensive look at five ways museums, zoos, aquariums and national parks can recoup revenue or generate new earned income in 2021. Whether you are a cultural institution (like a museum, zoos and aquariums) or a travel-based organization like a national park,...
The pandemic is full of negativity, anxiety and hate. Here’s how five cultural organizations and family attractions attempted to combat it and bring joy into people’s lives. Earlier this year, the world seemed to come to a screeching halt. With the...
