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Preview upcoming NY NOW market happenings for summer 2025

Independent and specialty retailers can gain insights from thought leaders across various retail sectors at the upcoming NY NOW 2025 Summer Market from Aug, 3-5 at NYC’s Javits Center. Educational displays, speakers, panel discussions, demonstrations,... more »

Atlanta Market unveils 40 Market Snapshot finalists

“People’s Choice” voting is open now through July 14 for the summer 2025 edition of Market Snapshot, a showcase of new and innovative products from AmericasMart’s gift and home exhibitors. Buyers are invited to select... more »

NRF reports ‘anxiety and confusion’ from tariffs and other policies are causing uncertainty

Halfway through the year, it is still difficult to predict the impact new tariffs and other government policies will have on the U.S. economy, says National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. “This year... more »

Road Runners celebrates 25 years with expansion, leadership growth

Road Runners, a sales rep agency in the gift industry, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. Since its founding, the company has grown to an agency with expanded territories, lasting partnerships and a reputation for... more »

Keep US Posted urges incoming Postmaster General to pause July postage rate hike

Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs, forestry and recycling interests, and small businesses dedicated to promoting the value of postal mail and protecting the long-term... more »

MarketTime appoints Todd Litzman as CEO

MarketTime, the leading B2B sales enablement technology provider for the gift, home and toy industries, appointed Todd Litzman as CEO, effective immediately. Litzman, who recently returned to MarketTime to lead its Customer Advisory Board, takes... more »

6 ‘Market Pros’ spotlight Atlanta Market, Las Vegas Market trends for summer 2025

This summer, ANDMORE welcomes six “Market Pros”, sharing their favorite market discoveries through social media takeovers and highlights during Atlanta Market, July 15-21 at AmericasMart Atlanta and Las Vegas Market, July 27-31 at World Market... more »

Las Vegas Market strengthens home furnishing offerings with elevated updates

The summer 2025 edition of Las Vegas Market delivers seven updates to over 370 permanent home, furniture and bedding showrooms across World Market Center Las Vegas at the July 27-31 market. These brands join previously... more »

The Link Companies surpasses $1 million in charitable giving after 2025 Call-a-Thon

The Link Companies announced its 2025 Call-a-Thon raised over $30,000 for charity — pushing the company past a major milestone: over $1 million donated to charitable causes in the last 10 years. [caption id="attachment_94165" align="alignright"... more »

Elevate Outdoor spotlights design trade connections at Casual Market Atlanta

Casual Market Atlanta puts the spotlight on the design trade with Elevate Outdoor – A Designer Experience, offering a full day of showroom activations, panel discussions and networking moments curated for designers engaging with the... more »