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IMC_di Launch Expands Digital Tools for Industry

FAIRFAX, VA. – Following a successful introduction during the January markets, IMC_di, the new digital innovation division of International Market Centers (IMC), now focuses on integration and staffing for business acceleration. With two existing product streams – sales and marketing software and market enhancing tools – and a new digital marketplace set to launch by year-end, IMC_di bridges physical and digital markets with tools to make buyer-seller relationships more productive.

ICFA to Move Casual Market Trade Shows to AmericasMart in 2023

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association has voted to pursue a contract with AmericasMart to host its market events in Atlanta beginning in 2023. The move was approved by by the ICFA Board of Directors in their meeting last week.

IMC Launches New Digital Innovation Division “IMC_di” to Further Enhance and Extend World-Class Physical Markets in Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point

Announces Acquisitions of Pharos & RepZio to Fast-Track Creation of Best-in-Class B2B E-commerce Solution for the Gift, Home Furnishings & Apparel Industries

IMC Announces Major Investment in High Point Properties

IHFC Enhancements Include Dramatic New Arrival Experience

International Market Centers Expands Buyer Services Staff and Activities

International Market Centers (IMC) is expanding its Buyer Services Team by focusing new and existing staff with expertise in four primary market categories – gift, home decor, furniture and apparel – and launching a new, in-house outbound Call Center in Atlanta to directly service more buyers each market cycle.

IMC Hires New Chief Technology Officer

International Market Centers (IMC) has hired Shannon Knox, a former VP Technology for Hilton Worldwide, as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. Beginning June 3, he will be responsible for IMC’s overall strategy, architecture, delivery and use of technology and IT infrastructure. Knox reports directly to Robert Maricich, IMC Chairman and CEO.

IMC Announces Market Dates Through 2023 for Atlanta and Las Vegas

International Market Centers (IMC) has announced dates through 2023 for its gift and home furnishings markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Las Vegas Market both run semi-annually in January and July.

IMC Announces $280 Million Capital Investment in Market Enhancements

International Market Centers (IMC) announced today a three-year, $280 million-dollar investment in new initiatives to enhance its markets in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas. Elements of the plan, which will be implemented over the next six-24 months on all three campuses, include category enrichment and extension, launch of new verticals, strategic remerchandising of existing resources, digital and mobile platform enhancements, and physical improvements in arrival areas and public spaces.

IMC Announces Marketing and Digital Team Structure

November 27, 2018 (HIGH POINT, NC) – Following its recently announced executive leadership team appointments and long-range market plans, International Market Centers (IMC) has shared a new integrated structure and staffing for its Marketing and Digital teams.

The Expo at World Market Center Brings World-Class Exhibit Space to Downtown Las Vegas

New $90 Million, 315,000-Square-Foot Facility to Open in July 2020