NRF shares June retail sales data

Retail sales rose in June, seeing both a monthly increase and their first year-over-year gain since early in the year as more retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic reopened, but continued COVID-19... more »

Atlanta Market launches new virtual tools

Atlanta Market launches new virtual tools to enhance its interactive digital toolbox to support buyers before, during and after the upcoming Summer 2020 show, Aug. 13-18, 2020 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The Atlanta Market Remote page is a... more »

Consumers prepare students for back-to-school with potential record level spending

Consumers tentatively plan to spend a record amount to prepare students for school and college this year as they buy more laptops and computer accessories in anticipation that at least some classes will take place... more »

Aurora World gifts Kids Wish Network truckloads of smiles

Aurora World, a maker of innovative designs for both play and collectible toys, continues to support Kids Wish Network during these unprecedented times. “Aurora World's purpose from the start of our gift journey has always... more »

Aurora World donates overstock plush to NAEIR

Aurora World’s 39 year old mission is to deliver gifts of smiles to everyone. Having that in mind, when Aurora World found itself with an overstock of cuddly toys, donating them seemed a natural fit... more »

Minka Group expands into larger new showroom at Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center, a large residential lighting marketplace in North America, announced that Minka Group is expanding into a large new showroom that will feature all of its brands together in one location. Opening in... more »

Lifestyle influencers gather for Atlanta Market Shop the Show webinar

Three of Atlanta Market’s Shop the Show influencers are sharing insights live from their homes in exclusive webinar content presented as part of the Shop the Show: Alumni at Home Edition programming. Retailer and lifestyle... more »

Spielwarenmesse identifies new toy trends this October

Every year, the TrendCommittee by the Spielwarenmesse identifies new trends, which are announced in October. Joined by two new members this year, the international experts are charged with tracking down trail-blazing developments in the industry. The... more »

Dillon Parrish joins Uttermost as senior designer

Uttermost, a manufacturer and wholesaler of home accessories and furniture, continues to build its product development team and welcomes Dillion Parrish as senior designer. Dillon joins Uttermost after 12 years with Arteriors. At Arteriors, Dillon... more »

Moose Toys’ Kindi Kids receives Toy of the Year nomination

Kindi Kids, Moose Toys' first foray into the preschool aisle, successfully debuted on shelves this summer. Given the high demand for the collection to date, Kindi Kids is among the top-selling toys this holiday season... more »