IndieMe Marketplace, an online marketplace for retailers to source handmade American and Canadian crafts, is preparing to host a third virtual expo, which will run Feb. 10 – 16, 2021. The marketplace just concluded its second virtual expo, which ran September 9 – 15.
The IndieMe Marketplace has more than 22 years in the handcrafted wholesale industry marketing and managing the online platform. In addition, the company has produced over 20 physical trade shows. This virtual expo is another option to the traditional trade shows.
“Several months ago we found ourselves in unchartered waters dealing with this pandemic,” said Jacqueline Adamany, IndieMe Marketplace, LLC owner. “Our industry, like many others, has been adversely affected. At IndieMe we continue to look for ways to keep moving forward towards the future. We are excited to announce the third IndieMe Marketplace Virtual Expo, February 10 – 16, 2021! Our first two wholesale, handcrafted virtual trade shows held during this crazy summer of 2020 were a huge success. During our second expo, orders placed and buyers registered for the event grew by 68 percent. Many of our buyers and artists told us it was just what the industry needed.”