Video: The IMC & AMC Merger
CEO Bob Maricich addresses some of the industry’s questions about the recently announced merger between International Market Centers and Atlanta Market Center.
International Market Centers and AmericasMart to Combine to Form the World’s Largest Owner and Operator of Premier Showroom Space
International Market Centers and AmericasMart to Combine to Form the World’s Largest Owner and Operator of Premier Showroom Space
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New Las Vegas Market Website Launches With Enhanced Exhibitor and Market Planning Tools
New Las Vegas Market Website Launches with Enhanced Exhibitor and Market Planning Tools
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Blackstone Completes Acquisition of International Market Centers, Inc.
HIGH POINT, NC / LAS VEGAS, NV – Tuesday, September 26, 2017 – Blackstone announced today that funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities completed the previously announced acquisition of International Market Centers, Inc. (“IMC”), the world’s largest owner and operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries, from Bain Capital Private Equity, L.P. and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Fireside Investments also partnered with Blackstone on the acquisition.
Blackstone to Acquire International Market Centers, Inc.
Blackstone announced today that funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities entered into a definitive agreement to acquire International Market Centers, Inc. (“IMC”), the world’s largest owner and operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries, from Bain Capital Private Equity, LP and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Fireside Investments is also expected to partner with Blackstone in the acquisition. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
IMC Announces: Decisionwise Employment Engagement Awards, 2017
DecisionWise Recognizes International Market Centers as 2017 Employee Engagement Best Practice Award Winner
Mark Crowther
Mark is seasoned digital executive with 25+ years of experience transforming how organizations interact with customers and growing a company’s value proposition through innovative technology solutions. He has experience across several verticals including technology, advertising, media, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and financial services.
Greg Avitabile
Gregory Avitabile has served as senior vice president of Operations for AMC since 2014. He started with the company in 1995 serving in construction management and director roles until his promotion to vice president of development and construction in 2002.
Bob Maricich
Robert (Bob) Maricich is the Chairman and CEO of ANDMORE – formerly International Market Centers (IMC) – the premier omnichannel wholesale marketmaker for the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries.