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NRF forecasts 2025 retail sales amid economic uncertainties

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fifth annual State... more »

Las Vegas Spring Buying Event provides between market sourcing opportunities

ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Spring Buying Event, featuring nearly 50 home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms across Building C and the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), will be held April 8 – 10 at World Market... more »

ANDMORE appoints new president

ANDMORE, presenter of premier physical markets and design centers that connect buyers and sellers of wholesale furnishings, gifts and apparel, announced the appointment of Scott Eckman as president, effective April 7. ... more »

Home vs Hunger hosts “Party with a Purpose” at High Point Market

Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team brings its signature “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event back to Spring High Point Market on April 27 from 4-8 p.m. at the Eichholtz Showroom, 129 S. Hamilton... more »

Retailers submit comments in opposition to USTR shipping remedies proposal

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association submitted joint comments regarding proposed action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. Together, the... more »

Heart on Main Street, nora fleming donate to retailer, boosting total support over $100K

Heart on Main Street, in partnership with nora fleming, announced a $10,000 donation to One Amazing Find, a beloved independent retailer dedicated to fostering creativity and community engagement.  Photo courtesy of... more »

ANDMORE dedicates Expo to Bob Maricich; Las Vegas declares day in his honor

The impact of ANDMORE founding CEO and Chairman Bob Maricich on the community and the home furnishings, gift and apparel industries has been permanently recognized in Las Vegas. ANDMORE officially dedicated the Expo at World... more »

Town Pride’s first full franchise launches in Pennsylvania

Town Pride’s first full franchise has arrived in State College, Pennsylvania. Offering a curated collection of exclusive apparel, gift and home that is designed to celebrate... more »

Census retail sales data shows consumers are ‘apprehensive’ despite ‘healthy’ economic fundamentals

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau showed modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid consumer worries over inflation and Washington policy decisions, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Lower-than-expected consumer... more »

Gift for Life names 2025 Industry Achievement Award recipient

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, announced that Doug Cofiell, CEO of Ivystone, will be honored with its 2025 Industry Achievement Award on June 18 in Dallas, Texas.... more »