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The Toy Association announces strategic new hires

The Toy Association, the business trade association representing a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors and others involved in the youth entertainment industry, announced that Jeff Snyderman will be joining as chief financial officer and... more »

NRF consumer survey finds Halloween spending to reach record $13.1 billion

Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from $11.6 billion... more »

Reps Are Local Too announces September webinar and panelists

Reps Are Local Too will host its next free webinar on Thursday, Sept. 25, offering sales representatives practical insights on using CRMs and inside sales support to boost business growth and elevate customer experience.  The... more »

August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows increased sales even as inflation impacts growth

Retail spending continued to grow in August as consumers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to affect prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity... more »

NY NOW and Greeting Card Association to co-locate events starting February 2026

NY NOW, produced by Emerald, announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to co-locate their respective industry-leading events in New York City beginning in 2026. The collaboration will debut... more »

NRF reports declining imports following summer surge ahead of tariffs

Following a near-record peak this summer, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs, according to the Global Port Tracker... more »

Atlanta’s Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta align for mid-season sourcing advantage

Now in its third consecutive year, the co-location of Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta returns to AmericasMart Atlanta this September, with Fall Market running Sept. 16-18, 2025, and Casual Market Atlanta extending through Sept.... more »

Messe Frankfurt to drive regional expansion with new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia

Messe Frankfurt officially launched its new subsidiary, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, as part of its long-term investment strategy in the Kingdom’s fast-growing exhibition industry. This move is in keeping with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals and... more »

OneCoast partners with Katie Loxton and A Littles & Co.

OneCoast, a leading omnichannel wholesale sales and marketing company, announced new partnerships with Katie Loxton and A Littles & Co., effective Dec. 5, 2025. Katie... more »

HPMA releases event schedule for Fall Market at The Point

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup for Fall Market programming and events at the trade show organizer’s signature pop-up venue, The Point, open daily Oct. 24 through Oct. 28. A popular destination for... more »