Postponed Association Events and Virtual Markets for 2021
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The Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) just announced that the March 2021 Home Textiles Market scheduled for March 22-25 will be held virtually. The HFPA Board made the decision based on their retail customer feedback and the difficult travel and tourism situation currently in New York. HFPA members include companies that manufacture, market, or supply for window treatments, bedding, bath, table linens, kitchen textiles, rugs and other home fashion accessories.
Steve Pasierb, President & CEO of The Toy Association is planning to bring the industry back together as soon as it’s safe and possible to do so – and they are aiming for May 1 to 4, 2021 at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Pasierb says his community made it clear they did not want Toy Fair to go virtual. Rather, the connections, ability to experience products first-hand, and return to some form of human connection in doing business have proven to reign supreme. Together looking toward May with optimism reflects the very nature of the toy and play community – resilience, tenacity, confidence, and a willingness to find new ways forward.
