IMC Announces Leadership Changes
International Market Centers (IMC) has announced changes to its executive and senior leadership teams, with Dorothy Belshaw promoted into the new role of EVP, Chief Growth Officer, and long-time IMC employees Karen Olson, Brett Austin and Brian Archer assuming expanded roles and responsibilities.“These staff changes offer IMC exciting new opportunities to leverage the experience of our senior team members,” said Bob Maricich, CEO of IMC. “Both individually – and collectively – Dorothy, Karen, Brett and Brian have made significant contributions to IMC’s past successes. In their new roles, they will iterate and innovate to provide a market experience that is efficient, effective and compelling for our customers.” Belshaw promoted to EVP, Chief Growth OfficerIn the newly created role of EVP, Chief Growth Officer, Belshaw will tap into more than three decades of industry experience to direct IMC’s growth, evolution and business expansion – in both the physical and digital realms. In her new role, Belshaw will be responsible for all IMC revenues as well as company-wide strategic growth initiatives. IMC leasing and tradeshow Senior Vice Presidents Ryan Mahoney (Furniture), Julie Messner (Home Décor), Katie Miner (ADAC), Terence Morris (Gift) and Caron Stover (Apparel), as well as Jesse James, Vice President of Shoppe Object, now report directly to Belshaw.Belshaw is a more than 30-year veteran of the trade show industry. She joined IMC in 2012 as President of its fledgling Gift division, with the specific charge of expanding Las Vegas offerings, and her role soon broadened across IMC’s Las Vegas and High Point campuses. As a member of IMC’s executive leadership team, she helped facilitate IMC’s acquisition and integration of AmericasMart Atlanta in 2018 and Shoppe Object in 2022. Prior to joining IMC, she was SVP for George Little Management (GLM), the nation’s leading producer of consumer product tradeshows. “Dorothy’s experience with revenue oversight and new business development, coupled with her 360-degree knowledge of our customers, uniquely positions her to help drive IMC’s growth,” said Maricich. “Dorothy has been a guiding influence this past decade and a valuable partner to me in defining what IMC is today, and will be tomorrow. IMC’s industry-leading markets in Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point are juggernauts of commerce connecting 250,000 unique and qualified buyers with more than 13,000 brands year-round. Dorothy’s experience, leadership and insights will be invaluable in executing IMC’s omnichannel strategy.New Positions & Promotions for Key IMC StaffVeteran IMC staffers, Karen Olson, Brett Austin and Brian Archer also assume expanded roles and responsibilities. Karen Olson assumes the role of Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to Maricich. Olson has a more than 25-year career in wholesale marketing and business strategy. Since joining IMC...
Nourison To Showcase Wide Range Of On-Trend Styles At Surfaces
Nourison will showcase rich textures, on-trend designs, handcrafted styles in broadloom and custom rugs and the newest displays at their Las Vegas showroom at C112, World Market Center, January 29 through February 2, during The International Surface Event (TISE). New collections from Craftworks™ include Arbor, Artrium, and Tullamore. Arbor and Atrium are both hand tufted in a dense loop pile construction with specially dyed yarns for a multi-tone natural look. Tullamore has a diagonal gradiant plaid design with a modern flair. It has a dense, hand micro-tufted loop pile in 100% wool. Featured Nourison collections include Roxbury Stripe, Interlace and Gradations. Roxbury Stripe features a sophisticated tonal stripe design, highlighted by nylon accents. It is hand loomed with a decorative flatweave construction of New Zealand Wool and silk-like nylon. Interlace is hand loomed with delicately woven crossing yarns, forming a crochet-style textured flatweave pile in soft tonals, pastels and bold contrast colors for a varied decorative palette. Gradations features a contemporary gradient stripe in fashionable color tones. It is hand loomed with a decorative flatweave construction in 100% wool. The Nourtex Seasons collection is a natural looking flatweave in three designs: Modern Lattice, Outer Ridge, and Vintage Trellis. It is woven from fade and moisture-resistant UV stabilized polypropylene, suited for indoor or outdoor use. New from Hagaman is Glasgow and the new Coastal design from the Elements collection. Glasgow has specially dyed yarns for multi-tone texture. Hand tufted in a practical synthetic yarn with a luxury wool look. Elements Coastal has a stripe pattern in a variety of colors. It is machine tufted in a wool blend. Nourison will also be offering a large selection of roll specials. Roll buyers will be able to play “Roll the Dice” with a chance to win cash prizes. Attendees who schedule an appointment will receive complimentary transportation: https://www.nourison.com/surfaces-market-2023-make-an-appointment. Prizes double on Monday, January 30 (All Day), and Tuesday, January 31, 8am –...
Nourison Hosts Intro Event At Vegas Market
Nourison announced that they will be hosting a Meet & Greet with Farah Merhi, founder of Inspire Me! Home Decor for the debut of her new area rugs on Monday, January 30, from 10-11am at the Nourison showroom (C112) during Las Vegas Market. Inspire Me! Home Decor will feature two brand new area rug collections, Brushstrokes and Iliana. Brushstrokes includes softly textured abstract patterns with a metallic sheen for a glamourous touch. The Iliana collection infuses elegance with classic and contemporary patterns in neutral colors and a sheen that reflects. Or absorbs light to create two distinctive looks in one. Nourison will be unveiling new designs from the best-selling Prismatic collection including PRS34 available in Ivory and Black, PRS35 Sand, PRS36 Sand Blue and PRS21 Multicolor). PRS34 Ivory features purple, blue, pink and gold across an ivory ground, and PRS34 Black includes vibrant strokes of purple, blue, red and gold across a black ground. PRS35 Sand is inspired by winding rock formations of a slot canyon, in an abstract, modern design in shades of grey, gold, ivory and beige, finished with shimmering accents and carved details that add a subtle layer of movement and depth. PRS36 Sand Blue has an abstract design and splashes of blue and gold, enhanced with carved textural accents. PRS21 Multicolor features bold swirls of golden yellow, ivory, pink, red and purple in stark contrast against its grey and black background. Brand new collections also launching include Abstract Hues, Elegant Heirlooms and Natural Jute. Abstract Hues introduces sophisticated, abstract space-dyed rugs with variations in color a subtly ribbed pile that adds cozy texture. Elegant Heirlooms features classic Persian patterns in soft colors with fringe edges and a silky sheen. Natural Jute brings a grounded earthy vibe with a flatwoven pile in warm natural tones. Mina Victory Home Accents introduces handmade outdoor throw pillows (L3390, L3392 and L3393). L3390 (14” x 23”) and L3393 (20” x 20”) feature slightly raised, leopard printed designs that reverse to solid-colored backs available in orange, green, turquoise, navy and grey. L3392 has a leopard print with a reversible solid black back....
Feizy Celebrates 50th Anniversary At Vegas Market
Feizy Rugs, one of the country’s largest rug manufacturers, will celebrate 50 years in business beginning in January 2023. Feizy’s Golden anniversary celebration at Las Vegas Market will be Sunday, January 29, from 3 – 6 pm in the Feizy showroom – World Market Center, Building C, Suite 180. Feizy is set to showcase its latest styles at this January’s Las Vegas Market amidst the festivities. Specializing in producing exquisite hand-knotted, hand-tufted and power-loomed rugs, the company was established in 1973. For nearly 50 years, Feizy has set the standard for striking design, innovative construction, and meticulous commitment to quality and progressive style. The rug manufacturer will debut dynamic designs that focus on fluidity among 4 key trends identified for 2023 – pieces that seamlessly integrate into many home décors by paying homage to the personalities that make and style a home. Among 2023’s key trends are: CLASSIC CONTRAST Influenced by modern art, these striking abstract designs are emphasized in a black white color palette that lends itself to a graphic and architectural look. Collections to shop the trend include: Whitton, Anya, Maguire, Coda, Macklaine KEEPING WITH TRADITION Time-honored designs presented in balanced earth-toned hues; combined with abrash dying technique and textural knots for a refreshed vintage look Collections to shop the trend include: Ronin, Fillmore, Bhatia, Ralston SERENE SPACES Natural textures, organic form and linear expression come together to create easy-to-live-in interiors, designed to help soothe and unwind Collections to shop the trend include: Clio, Ashby, Branson, Tito, Theo MODERN MOMENTS Adopting a monochromatic color palette and minimalist details, these contemporary designs and tonal striations creates an environment of subtle elegance. Collections to shop the trend include: Ashby, Eastfield, Zarah, Anya, Lorraine, Astra, Gia For more, visit...
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