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NRF warns border closure could hurt U.S. retailers

The National Retail Federation sent a letter to Trump administration officials expressing concerns over ongoing threats to close the United States-Mexico border and outlining how a closure would hurt U.S. retailers, workers and consumers. “We share the... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta shares rebrand for seasonal and outdoor collections

AmericasMart Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market shared it has completed a reorganization and rebranding of two season-specific merchandise collections  Seasonal/Gift and Outdoor Living – in the lead-up to its summer edition, July 9 -... more »

Suites at Market Square showcases new tenants

The Suites at Market Square (SAMS) will feature new exhibitors, new amenities and an original lineup of seminars, tours and events for Spring 2019 High Point Market, running April 6 to April 10, 2019. The... more »

Christmasworld trends for 2019-2020

When it comes to festive decorations, retailers have four big trend worlds at their disposal for the 2019-2020 season: tender festivities, essential ceremonies, sweet traditions and luminous celebrations. According to designer Claudia Herke from Stilbürp... more »

February retail sales increased 2.7 percent over 2018

Retail sales were down 0.7 percent in February seasonally adjusted from January but up 2.7 percent unadjusted year-over-year as delays and revisions related to the government shutdown continued to make comparisons difficult according to the... more »

Retailers urge Congress to fix tax bill error delaying investment

The National Retail Federation urged Congress to support bipartisan legislation introduced today in the House that would fix a drafting error in the tax reform law that took effect in 2018. The error relating to... more »

Atlanta Apparel Market showcases new resources for autumn and winter trends

Atlanta Apparel Market marks the Southeast’s debut of Autumn/Winter 2019 fashion with new and expanded resources, trend presentations and a host of inspirational market moments including runway shows, panel discussions and celebrity appearances. The April... more »

APPA releases findings from new 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey

Bob Vetere, President and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), announced findings from APPA’s 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey. The announcement was made at Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s largest annual trade... more »

New Products Showcase winners announced at Global Pet Expo

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) have announced the New Products Showcase winners from this year’s Global Pet Expo, held March 20-22, 2019, at the Orange County Convention... more »

Retailers welcome bipartisan legislation to address tax bill typo

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate that would fix a drafting error in the tax reform law that took effect in 2018. The error relating to depreciation rules is... more »