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NRF adjusts forecast for 2017 retail sales following government data revision

The National Retail Federation today adjusted its forecast for retail sales for 2017, saying sales are now expected to increase between 3.2 percent and 3.8 percent rather than the 3.7– 4.2 percent forecast earlier this year.... more »

Highlights from Rocky Mountain Gift Show

Over two hundred and thirty gift and apparel exhibitors welcomed buyers at the August event. The Rocky Mountain Gift Show and Denver Apparel Market maintained momentum with buyer traffic from Colorado and twelve surrounding states.... more »

Las Vegas Market to open third pavilion for winter market

Las Vegas Market revealed dynamic expansion and realignment plans for winter market that include the debut of a new 15,000-square-foot Pavilion as well as fresh concentrations of existing gift and home décor resources. In total,... more »

Retail store opening increase in 2017

  As the “retail apocalypse” canard continues to grab the odd headline in the media, the data and the facts are consistently telling us quite a different story: a story of an industry in transition,... more »

LA Mart announces return of temporary exhibits during markets

LA Mart, the West Coast’s largest gift & home wholesale buying resource announced that it will once again produce 2nd-floor temporary exhibits that will debut during the 2018 Winter Market, January 18 -22, 2018. TEMPS ON... more »

Paperworld China 2017 to feature Eastern cultural designs, products at Oriental Sense Zone

Paperworld China, the leading trade fair for the stationery and office supplies industry in China, will take place from September 21–23 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. In addition to its strong display... more »

Mermaids, unicorns equal magical fashion at Douglas

DOUGLAS Company’s well-known Sassy Pet Saks and Sak Paks have added even more designs to the line, and this group is magical! Pink Mermaid Sassy Pet Sak is the very popular trending shade of blush pink... more »

Lasting Crowds showcased throughout OFFPRICE Show

The August 2017 OFFPRICE Show was the go-to smart shopping spot for deal-hunting retailers at Las Vegas Fashion Week. With a six percent increase in overall attendance from the August 2016 Show, it was clear... more »

Best New Product Award winners announced at NY NOW summer 2017 market

Winners of the always popular Best New Product Awards were announced today at NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. The Best New Product Awards recognize and celebrate the extraordinary product offerings from exhibitors across the Market,... more »

GHTA announces 2017 conference keynote speaker slate, agenda

The Gift and Home Trade Association [GHTA], the industry’s leading non-profit trade association, has announced its three world-class keynote speakers and an overview of its full agenda for this year’s Gift & Home Bridgeway Collaborative... more »