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NextGen Dallas builds on ‘The Ultimate Marketplace’ with new brands, expanded partnerships

Following the announcement of its expanded three showroom footprint at Dallas Market Center, NextGen Dallas, an agency of The Link Companies, is building on its... more »

Atlanta Market, Atlanta Apparel open summer 2026 buying season with strong momentum

Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel concluded their Summer 2026 edition at AmericasMart Atlanta, bringing together buyers, brands and industry professionals for six days of sourcing across gift, home, outdoor living, apparel, accessories and lifestyle categories.... more »

MarketTime names chief revenue officer

MarketTime, the industry-leading B2B commerce platform connecting brands, agencies, salespeople and retailers, named John Batdorff as chief revenue officer (CRO). The appointment reflects MarketTime's commitment to a customer centric approach to growth, bringing sales, customer... more »

Road Runners opens its largest-ever showroom in Dallas

Road Runners will unveil its largest showroom to date at the June 2026 Dallas Market, expanding its Trade Mart space by more than 2,500 square feet to create an 11,300-square-foot destination for gift, home, fashion,... more »

SANTORO’s new brand Harmonie Lane launches at retail

SANTORO announced Harmonie Lane, its highly anticipated new girl-focused lifestyle brand, officially launched at retail and is now available for stockists worldwide. First unveiled at Spielwarenmesse earlier... more »

Heart on Main Street launches Seal Program

Heart on Main Street launched of its new Seal Program, a recognition initiative designed to highlight vendors, sales agencies, showrooms and industry partners that are committed to supporting independent retailers. Photo... more »

Ida Mae Home announces licensing partnership with Erin & Ben Co.

Ida Mae Home, the Texas-based home furnishings company known for its crafted quilts, bedding, apparel, totes and home décor, announced a new licensing partnership with Erin & Ben Co., the lifestyle brand founded by Erin... more »

Editor’s Picks: Summer 2026 Atlanta Market brings fresh finds to retailers

If there's one thing Atlanta Market never fails to do, it's remind me that our industry is fueled by creativity. The June 9-14 market began a month earlier than normal this year due to the... more »

NRF: Import cargo volume to see gain again in June, drop below 2025 levels into fall

Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices but then remain below last year’s levels into... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May

Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail... more »