IMC Adds to Buyer Services Team

Toni Parsons, IMC Key Account Manager for Apparel

Toni Parson has joined the Buyer Services Team at International Market Centers (IMC) as Key Account Manager for Apparel. She replaces National Accounts Manager for Apparel Michelle Harrison who has retired from the company. Parsons reports to Cindy Henry, IMC vice president of Buyer Services.

“The mission of IMC’s Buyer Services team is to serve as a key resource for our valued buyers through one-to-one relationships,” says Henry. “Toni brings new insights and personal experience to build upon the strong groundwork Michelle established during her time at IMC. I look forward to working with her to continue to support and connect with the apparel community.”

Parsons will oversee key accounts and co-op marketing for all Atlanta Apparel Markets, and her prior experiences will boost her in this role. She has worked as a buyer, social media and marketing manager, and fashion intern at both InStyle and Marie Claire magazines. She holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Retail from the University of South Carolina.

CURRENT TEAM

With Parsons’ hire, the IMC Buyer Services team is now:

• Logan Avidon: Key Account Home Décor, Co-op Home Décor
• Leigh Chastain: Key Account Furniture, Buying Groups Furniture
• Cindy Henry: Vice President of Buyer Services
• Sarah Hilton Koutsogiannis: Buying Groups Gift, Home and Apparel
• Tasha Norland: Open Year Round Atlanta, Designer Contact Atlanta
• Toni Parsons: Key Account Apparel, Co-op Apparel
• Sarah Schuetz: Buying Groups Gift & Home
• Angelia Singleton: Key Account Gift, Buying Groups Gift and Home
• Marissa Walker: Buyer Services Manager, Atlanta

IMC had restructured its Spring dates due to the coronavirus concerns. Featuring contemporary, young contemporary, ready-to-wear, fashion accessories and more, plus children’s, plus-size, bridal and social occasion, coming dates are June Atlanta Apparel Market (June 10-13, 2020), World of Prom (August 3-7, 2020), August Atlanta Apparel Market (August 4-8, 2020), September VOW | New World of Bridal (September 15-17, 2020) and October Atlanta Apparel Market (October 13-17, 2020).