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FTI Consulting projects U.S. holiday retail sales to grow 5.2%

FTI Consulting released its 2019 U.S. Holiday Retail Forecast, which projects 5.2% growth in discretionary holiday spending and more promising prospects for retailers compared to the 2018 holiday season. While challenges to the U.S. retail sector... more »

OneCoast makes a difference in October

OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, gave back to its communities across the United States during the third week of October in recognition of National Make A Difference Day. Each October, OneCoast employees... more »

Just a Card – Indie Week offers an alternative to Black Friday

Just a Card - Indie Week is a campaign that encourages people in the U.K. and abroad to shop small in the run up to the holiday shopping season. This grassroots campaign was founded in 2015... more »

The Expo at World Market Center goes vertical

International Market Centers (IMC) announced that construction of The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas – a new 315,000-square-foot exhibition facility in downtown Las Vegas – has gone vertical. The $90 million project is... more »

Half of holiday shoppers have already started

More than half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping and nearly a quarter of purchases have already been made, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights... more »

Catching up with Gina Peterson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

Gina Peterson was one of the winners selected for our inaugural Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards. As owner and graphic designer for Ginger P. Designs, she has enjoyed designing her own wedding invitations... more »

Pet Supplies Plus increases number of franchise agreements

Pet Supplies Plus, an independent pet retailer in the United States, announced it continues to experience tremendous growth, receiving a total of 81 signed franchise agreements in 2019 to date. The pet retailer welcomed 32 new... more »

Shop Local celebrates its tenth year

American Express created Small Business Saturday ten years ago, in the middle of the recession, to encourage people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and to generate a community initiative to... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta expands specialty categories this January

International Market Center (IMC) reports expansion in specialty categories is driving growth in the temporary collection of The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. The trade show, which runs , January 15-19, adds 400 new... more »

LA Mart and Museum Store Association offer new Winter Market programs

LA Mart rolls out the red carpet for the Museum Store Association (MSA) as they continue their alliance with new Winter Market programs including receptions, a museum field trip, special pricing, and even a specialized... more »