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Las Vegas Market opens registration for Winter 2020

Registration for Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market is open. Las Vegas Market runs from Jan. 26-30, 2020, and offers more than 4,300 cross-category furniture, home décor and gift resources across four locations (Buildings A, B... more »

Gift Shop seeks input for its Buyers’ Journey Survey

Gift Shop is researching information sources that are most influential to retailers for each stage of the product sourcing and purchasing process. We are seeking input from retail buyers to complete the research and ask... more »

Things Remembered unveils brand transformation

Things Remembered, an omni-channel retailer of personalized products and gifts, unveiled a brand transformation, encouraging customers to make all of life’s moments more personal and in the process build stronger connections with who they love.... more »

Satya Nadella opens NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, will deliver the opening keynote at the National Retail Federation’s 109th NRF 2020 Vision: Retail's Big Show in New York City in January. “At NRF 2020, we’re bringing together the brightest... more »

Suites at Market Square showcases robust lineup for High Point Market

International Market Centers (IMC) said that another 26 new temporary exhibitors will debut in the Suites at Market Square (SAMS) – bringing the total number of SAMS newcomers to 50 for Fall 2019 High Point... more »

NRF expects 2019 holiday retail sales to increase

The National Retail Federation (NRF) today said it expects holiday retail sales during November and December to increase between 3.8% and 4.2% over 2018 to a total of between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. The... more »

Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market offers enhancements for 2020

The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market kicks off International Market Centers’ (IMC) 2020 trade show year with an exciting week of new product introductions, new showroom presentations and an engaging line up of tastemaker... more »

Las Vegas Market honors Martyn Lawrence Bullard as 2020 Design Icon

Martyn Lawrence Bullard, an award-winning interior designer recognized internationally for his broad range of styles and eclectic, yet sophisticated and inviting interior designs and licensed collections, will be honored as the 2020 Design Icon during... more »

Christmasworld trends for 2020/2021

How can retailers impress their customers, if emotions, the experience and convenience are the main requirements when shopping? First and foremost, with new products and displays that reflect the current zeitgeist. The motto for the... more »

Gen Z members are retail influencers and spenders

Members of Generation Z influence a significant amount of household purchases and enjoy spending their own money, according to the latest issue of the Consumer View report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “We’re seeing a... more »