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NY NOW celebrates 100 years this August, launches online directory

NY NOW Summer 2025 set to help retailers strengthen inventory supply chains

The NY NOW 2025 Summer Market, scheduled for Aug. 3-5 at Manhattan’s Javits Center, will host the world’s leading brands, most innovative product designers and influential buyers from across the retail industry. Early indications show... more »

Dallas Market Center announces Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship at Texas A&M

Dallas Market Center announced the creation of the Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship at Texas A&M University honoring the legacy of Bill Winsor, former president, CEO and chairman emeritus of Dallas Market... more »

Transpac Brands combines showrooms in Dallas and Atlanta

Transpac Brands announced the consolidation of its showrooms in both Dallas and Atlanta, creating a more unified and streamlined experience for buyers across all four of its dynamic brands: Transpac, Season’s Designs, VIP Home &... more »

Reps Are Local Too celebrates 1 year; announce webinar and market meet-ups

As Reps Are Local Too marks its first year as a growing movement in the wholesale industry, it continues to deliver on its mission: to support independent sales reps and shine a spotlight on the value... more »

ANDMORE announces summer 2025 ( A ) List roster for Las Vegas Market

This summer, ANDMORE spotlights three ( A ) List interior designers and TV personalities who will bring top design trends to life through curated vignettes, engaging social content and events at the July 27–31 Las... more »
tariff news may 29 2025

Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

A U.S. federal court has blocked President Donald Trump's sweeping global trade tariffs on imports. A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that an emergency law invoked by the White House... more »

More major stores, buying groups to attend Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

A growing number of large-volume retailers and buying groups, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in buying power, will descend on Dallas to attend the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market from June 18-24. [caption... more »
Mud Pie

Father’s Day spending to reach record $24 billion

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from... more »

Atlanta Market announces summer lineup

The July 2025 edition of Atlanta Market is set to deliver seven dynamic days of programming that fuse education and celebration. From inspiring presentations to interactive events, trend-forward product showcases and industry-defining seminars amplify the... more »

Dallas Market Center to host 2 Nearshoring America Trade Shows in January

Dallas Market Center expands its industry-first international sourcing initiative, Nearshoring America, with two expos set to take place during the January 2026 Total Home & Gift and Lightovation Markets. These B2B trade events will focus... more »

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