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Laura Janelle, Gift for Life launch partnership

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole charitable organization, has a new cause marketing partnership with Laura Janelle. Beginning at the winter 2019 edition of the Atlanta International Gift & Home... more »

Retail industry employment increased in December

Retail industry employment in December increased by 15,200 jobs seasonally adjusted from November and 37,600 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation reports. The retail gains, which exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, came... more »

Point of sale trends to watch in 2019

The physical point of sale may see major changes in 2019. Online and mobile payment methods have been revamped with new updates, but the in-store POS can expect improvements with new technology and concepts increasing... more »

Las Vegas Market, industry groups partner for special programming

Las Vegas Market partnerships with more than 40 industry organizations across the globe will add to the host of special programming, tours, educational opportunities and networking events planned for Winter 2019 Las Vegas Market, running... more »

Enesco debuting sculpture collection at AmericasMart

Enesco will launch Edge Sculpture, a collection of contemporary sculptures hailing from the UK. Designed and sculpted by Matt Buckley, Edge Sculpture is a collection influenced by style rather than subject. The mix of form,... more »

U.S. holiday e-commerce sales grew 18 percent

U.S. e-commerce sales trotted off to a strong start just before Thanksgiving, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. E-commerce sales grew 18.3 percent year-over-year in the period from Nov. 1 through Dec. 19. Mastercard SpendingPulse provides insights... more »

California bans pet store sales of non-rescue dogs, cats

A California law banning pet stores from selling non-rescue dogs, cats and rabbits will go into effect Jan. 1, 2019. Pet store operators will have to provide records of origin for the animals or face... more »

Chip and Joanna Gaines, Scooter Braun to headline NRF 2019

On the last day of NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show, the keynote stage will close the National Retail Federation’s 108th annual convention with lessons on brand-building from entrepreneurs Chip and Joanna Gaines and entertainment executive... more »

2019 Global Pet Expo set for March 20-22

As the first pet industry trade show of 2019, Global Pet Expo gives attendees the opportunity to see first-hand the newest pet products before they hit store shelves. Presented by theAmerican Pet Products Association (APPA)... more »

Toy industry gives back this holiday season

From global charitable giving initiatives to donations in local communities, toy companies large and small have embraced the spirit of the season to give back to kids in need. Below is a selection of this... more »