NRF’s annual report expects Halloween spending to soar

Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights &... more »

NRF Foundation releases The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2022

The NRF Foundation announced the honorees of The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2022 – an extraordinary group of retail leaders who will be celebrated at the NRF Foundation Honors in New York City in... more »

OneCoast promotes Majda Rensberger to president

OneCoast announced the promotion of Majda Rensberger, current senior executive vice president for OneCoast, to the newly created position of president of OneCoast, effective Oct. 1, 2021. In this position, Rensberger will report to John... more »

August retail sales rise due to consumer demand

Retail sales increased during August as consumer demand outweighed the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and other factors affecting spending, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “The increase in August retail sales reflects the continued strength... more »

IMC introduces four influencers to Fall Design Week

For the first time this September, International Market Centers (IMC) will welcome four home décor and lifestyle influencers, with a combined total of nearly 225,000 followers, to share their top finds and favorite moments from... more »

Mastercard SpendingPulse expects U.S. holiday retail sales to grow

Consumers and brands alike are gearing up for what’s anticipated to be the most wonderful holiday retail season on record. Overall expected sales growth. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures overall retail sales across all... more »

Atlanta Apparel sees growth across categories and exhibitors

Atlanta Apparel’s October market is set to surpass 2019 resource and registration numbers, featuring an additional floor of young contemporary temporary exhibits, new and expanded showrooms and an encore social occasion buying opportunity. In total,... more »

Schleich launches U.S. search for a child chief storytelling officer

This fall, Schleich, a manufacturer of animal characters and playsets, is looking for one special kid with outstanding storytelling and imaginative powers to fill the role of chief storytelling officer (CSO). Schleich believes that storytelling... more »

High Point Market’s InterHall brims with design inspiration

InterHall, the gateway to International Market Centers’ (IMC) design-driven resources in the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC), will be bustling and filled to capacity with 70+ up-and-coming furniture and home décor exhibitors – including eight... more »

IGES returns to Pigeon Forge and Sevierville

The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) has announced its return to two locations, following last year’s successful show during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. IGES 2021, taking place on Nov. 9-13, 2021,... more »