BEST of Show launches Wholesale Subscription Box program

BEST of Show, with showrooms at AmericasMart Atlanta and Las Vegas Market Center, launched its Wholesale Subscription Box program, specifically created and curated for gift retailers across the United States and Canada.  The Wholesale Subscription... more »

Retailers welcome House measure providing more time to use Paycheck Protection Program funds

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed House action on legislation that would give employers more time and flexibility to use Paycheck Protection Program money aimed at helping small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic. “Businesses need... more »

Crane Stationery moves operations to Cohoes, New York

Crane Stationery has made the difficult decision to relocate operations from its current home in North Adams, Massachusetts to the home of parent company Mohawk Fine Papers in Cohoes, New York in the coming months. ... more »

LA Mart releases its new Summer Market dates

The successful re-launch of our industry is directly tied to the strong re-activation of the economy. LA Mart released its new Summer Market dates, which will be held August 20-24, 2020. LA Mart is aligning with... more »

NRF welcomes the introduction of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed the introduction of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act, which would establish a federal program to help businesses obtain insurance coverage for pandemics modeled on a system for terrorism insurance... more »

Retailers welcome Senate plan to expand Paycheck Protection Program flexibility

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed legislation agreed to by key members of the Senate that would give businesses more time to use Paycheck Protection Program money and spend it on safety equipment and improvements... more »

CDN launches non-contact forehead thermometer to help protect workplace safety

CDN has introduced a new Non-Contact Forehead Thermometer (THD2FE) that can be used to scan the temperatures of employees, quickly and safely. An urgent response to the COVID-19 crisis, this medical-grade model uses infrared technology to measure forehead... more »

IMC releases white paper detailing retail buyer perspectives

A new survey of the gift, home furnishings and apparel industries commissioned by International Market Centers (IMC) revealed that, while the COVID-19 crisis has significantly impacted all retail sales across the United States, store owners... more »

Dallas Market Center and ART create The HEARTS Awards program

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the creation of The HEARTS Awards, a one-time special event to take place during the January Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas. The HEARTS... more »

Faire expands marketplace with new digital trade show tools

This summer Faire, the online wholesale platform, will release new tools to address the impact of trade show cancellations. Since early March, the coronavirus has forced the cancellation and postponement of trade shows across the... more »