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Consumers to spend second-highest amount on record during 2025 holiday season

Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights &... more »

Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025

Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns, a... more »

Silver Streak unveils new catalog, introduces Pawparrazzi

Silver Streak announced the release of its brand-new product catalog — showcasing more than 40 innovative new items designed to drive sales and excitement in retail stores and gift shops nationwide. ... more »

nora fleming debuts new minis, serving platter for the season

nora fleming, the brand known for its interchangeable minis and timeless serveware, is adding even more joy to entertaining... more »

Celebrations & Occasions 2024 wins national FOLIO award for design

Gift Shop® Plus is proud to announce that its Celebrations & Occasions 2024 Digital Edition has been recognized for Excellence in Design at the 2025 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, which honor the best in... more »

Gift Shop Plus’ Carly McFadden awarded Editorial Director of the Year

Gift Shop® Plus, part of Great American Media Services (GAMS), is proud to announce that editorial director Carly McFadden has been named Editorial Director of the Year at the prestigious 2025 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie... more »

Peking Handicraft, NextGen Dallas announce partnership in Dallas

Peking Handicraft will partner with NextGen Dallas in the Southwest to cover Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. Peking will also be joining NextGen’s showroom in the Dallas Trade Mart, #1028, for the January... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows spending slowed in September but growth remains ‘robust’ year-over-year

Retail sales slowed on a monthly basis in September after a busy summer but year-over-year increases remain strong as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions,... more »

Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise

With most holiday merchandise already on hand and tariffs continuing to rise, monthly import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to fall below the 2 million TEU mark for the remainder... more »

Mud Pie relocates showroom for Atlanta Market 2026

Mud Pie, a gift and home décor brand, announced the relocation of its flagship showroom for January 2026 to AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 2, Floor 18, Suite 1821. Photo courtesy of Mud... more »