Deloitte anticipates holiday retail sales to increase

Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 7% and 9% in 2021, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Holiday Retail Sales Overall, Deloitte’s retail and distribution practice projects that holiday sales will total... more »

Las Vegas Market names the 2022 Design Icon

One of the influential interior and textiles designers, Kathryn M. Ireland, will be honored as the 2022 Design Icon at the Winter Las Vegas Market, set for Jan. 23-27, 2022. Ireland’s appointment to International Market... more »

Dallas Market welcomes Jo Ann Miller Marshall

Dallas Market Center, the home of the B2B trade events attracting buyers from around the world, announced that Jo Ann Miller Marshall joins the company as senior vice president of leasing – temporary home &... more »

NRF voices opposition to business tax rate increases

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is speaking out against the proposed business tax rate increases intended to offset the costs of the $3.5 trillion budget resolution that is under consideration this week in the House... more »

DMC celebrates co-located shows

Dallas Market Center (DMC) recently hosted  trade events for western and equestrian buyers and brands. The second edition of WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market took place along with the Dallas debut of the... more »

NRF receives an award for its Small Business Spotlight program

The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced that its Small Business Spotlight program, a collaboration between Qurate Retail Group and the NRF Foundation to elevate small businesses, is receiving a 2021 Gold Power of A Award... more »

Juniper by IMC launches new JuniperCommerce Blog

Juniper by IMC has launched the JuniperCommerce blog for sharing news and information with the gift, home and apparel industries. With subject matter covering news, tips and trends, the blog will inform and engage wholesale industry... more »

IMC’s September 2021 Market Insights teaches digital sourcing strategy

International Market Centers’ (IMC) September 2021 Market Insights webinar,  Merging Digital & In-Person Markets will be held on Wednesday, Sep. 15. The webinar teaches retailers to incorporate digital sourcing tools into their sales strategy in... more »

Eva Olbrich from Messe Frankfurt shares holiday retail tips

Eva Olbrich, director for Christmasworld and Creativeworld, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, is responsible for two strong product worlds that are also moving closer together in the trade. In this interview, she shares her expertise for... more »

Sullivans acquires Woodstock Chimes

Sullivans has acquired Woodstock Percussion, Inc., which will function as a subsidiary under Sullivan, Inc. After five decades of leadership in the industry, Woodstock Chimes founder Garry Kvistad has chosen Sullivans to lead his company... more »