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High Point Market Authority announces keynote speaker, concert for fall market

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announced Architectural Digest Editor-in-Chief Amy Astley as the keynote speaker for its fall market, taking place Saturday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. in the High Point Theatre. Titled “Celebrate... more »

Waterford introduces Opulence Collection

Waterford unveils the Opulence Collection, a new assortment of drinkware and home décor delivering texture through the art of crystal craft. The distinctive pattern is derived from... more »

5 ways tariffs are changing American shopping habits

After months of anticipation, new tariffs are here. With their implementation come sweeping ripple effects for the U.S. economy and economies abroad. Although the current administration implemented tariffs throughout the first half of 2025, notably the... more »

NRF responds to court decision rejecting tariffs

The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement on Aug. 29 from Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold following the ruling by a federal appeals court striking down the Trump... more »

NY NOW Summer Market closes out 2025 season

NY NOW recently hosted its Summer Market Aug. 3-5 at NYC’s Javits Center, where buyers and suppliers from around the world converged for a showcase of the most popular and trending products in the gift,... more »

Heart on Main Street completes first Independent Rebuild Project

Heart on Main Street, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent retailers impacted by natural disasters, has completed its first-ever Independent Rebuild Project in Asheville, North Carolina. Over three days, volunteers, community members and corporate partners... more »

Shoppe Object brings energetic, vibrant return to the Starrett-Lehigh Building

Shoppe Object concluded its summer edition that ran from Aug. 3-5 at the historic Starrett-Lehigh Building with a resounding positive response from brands and buyers alike. With over 850 hand-selected brands — the most ever... more »

Toronto Market Week reveals 2026 dates

Toronto Market Week (TMW) announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2026 shows, giving buyers, retailers and exhibitors plenty of time to plan for a successful year of discovery and connection. In January, TMW exhibitors... more »

Casual Market Atlanta returns for September 2025

Casual Market Atlanta returns Sept. 16–19 bringing more than 120 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits across seven floors at AmericasMart Atlanta. Continuing the strong momentum of the summer market, the fall market expands opportunities for... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong spending in July as consumers responded to sales, bought ahead of tariffs

Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers sought out summer sales promotions to buy goods before more tariffs take effect, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National... more »