What’s a vendor to do? How can they show new product? How can they find new customers? High Point Market has been moved twice. Home Fashions Week didn’t happen. The next date for ICFF is May 2021. NY Now in August is doubtful. Even if shows go on, will buyers come?
This week saw a flurry of press releases about upcoming online events. Rather than Walking the Market, Rug News andDesign will try to attend at least one event a day and report. Below is a schedule we know of so far:
April 29 – IMC/High Point – 1:00-1:30 PM. Trend Watch Part 1 – Meadow
April 30 – IMC/Americasmart – 11:00-12:00 AM – Color & Transformation for Home Furnishings
April 30 – IMC/High Point – 2:00 – 3:00 PM – How COVID-19 is Impacting Mattress Retail Landscape
April 30 – IMC/Americasmart – 1:00-2:00 PM – Design’s Roll in a Healthy Home
April 30 – IMC/High Point – 2:00 – 3:00 PM – How COVID-19 is Impacting Mattress Retail Landscape
April 30 – IMC/Ameriasmart – 3:00-4:00 PM – Gourmet Insider
May 1 – Unique Loom – 12:00 PM – Yoga @ Home
May 1 – IMC/Americasmart – 12:00 – 1:00 PM Two’s Compay – Retailers’ Virtual Town Hall
May 5 – NOURISON – 1:00 PM EST — Spring Virtual Market Live Kick-off Event
with special guest Kathy Ireland
May 6 – NOURISON – 1:00 PM EST – – Live Event – Area Rug Trends, Innovative designs,
Best-sellers for every price point
May 7 – NOURISON – 1:00 PM EST – Live Event – Calvin Klein Rug Highlights, Home Accessories new styles & trends by Mina Victory, Craftworks Custom Rugs
May 7 – NOURISON – 4:00 PM EST — Cocktail Hour with Customer Conversations
May 11 – NOURISON – 12:PM EST — Designer Chat with Shay Geyer
Instagram LIVE
May 12 – NOURISON – 12 PM EST Designer Chat with Francis Toumbakaris
on Instagram LIVE
May 13 – NOURISON – 12 PM Designer Chat with Beth Diana Smith
on Instagram LIVE
May 14 – NOURISON – Dealer Chat on Instagram LIVE
