Top 10 news stories of 2023

These 10 news stories were the most read in 2023.

1. Postage increases prompt industry action

The United States Postal Service increased stamp prices again on July 9, representing the third stamp price hike in a year and an unprecedented pace and magnitude of postage increases.

2. Anne McGilvray & Co. to open flagship showroom at Dallas Market Center

Anne McGilvray & Co., a sales agency in the gift and home industry, will open a flagship showroom at Dallas Market Center in advance of the January 2024 Total Home & Gift Market.

3. Atlanta Apparel forecasts autumn/winter 2023 fashion trends

The key colors for autumn/winter are rooted in warm neutrals and deep darks and energized with hyper brights and soothing pastels. A few of the season’s top colors include: Galactic Cobalt Blue; Astro Dust Earthy Red; calming and restorative greens; Malachite Green and other various jewel tones.

4. USPS increases postage rates

The United States Postal Service announced postage increases that took effect in July 2023.

5. Senate to vote on credit card ‘swipe’ fee

The Merchants Payments Coalition welcomed the announcement by Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan)., that the Senate plans to vote on the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA).

6. The Gerson Companies acquires Park Hill Collection

The Gerson Companies, a seasonal and everyday home décor design and distribution company, acquired the assets of Park Hill Collection, a product design and import company of home décor, furnishings, candles and seasonal products based in Little Rock, Arkansas.