Caution from coronavirus leaves its mark.
International Market Centers (IMC) just announced adjustments to its spring market calendar, responding to the latest developments with coronavirus (COVID-19) and an overall focus on health and safety. Some markets have been canceled outright, while others are postponed.
“The situation with COVID-19 has been evolving daily and we have been navigating business decisions based on concerns about the health and safety of our customers and employees, as well as the overall well-being of our industries,” said Bob Maricich, CEO of IMC.
In the meantime, IMC_di, the newly formed digital innovation division, is exploring digital solutions to help the market center’s customers stay in contact while the physical market schedules are in flux.
For shows that are postponed, IMC is exploring new dates that balance exhibitor needs with a safe and secure environment. Go to imcenters.com for updates.
MARKET CHANGES
VOW | New World of Bridal® – POSTPONED
Originally scheduled March 24-26 in Atlanta, VOW | New World of Bridal is postponed. New dates to be announced.
April Atlanta Apparel Market – CANCELLED
Originally scheduled April 14-18, Atlanta April Apparel Market is cancelled. The June Atlanta Apparel Market will take place on June 10-13, 2020 and will incorporate this cancelled market.
Spring High Point Market – POSTPONED
The High Point Market Authority has postponed the Spring High Point Market (originally scheduled for April 25-29) until early June should conditions improve.
Atlanta Spring Cash & Carry – POSTPONED
IMC is exploring opportunities to provide an alternative date during the summer months for the Atlanta Spring Cash & Carry, originally scheduled for May 5-7.
“While we had hoped to host all of our upcoming markets on their original dates, we are taking action to postpone the events in order to mitigate any issues related to this virus,” Maricich adds. “We hope that this pause in our market schedules will ensure the safety and allow for normalcy to return to our industries.”
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