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Shop.org announces first two keynote speakers for Retail’s Digital Summit 2017

On the heels of this year’s Retail’s Digital Summit hosted by Shop.org, the National Retail Federation is thrilled to announce the first two keynote speakers for next year’s event, taking place in Los Angeles, Sept. 25-27, 2017. Mariam... more »

Deva Designs awarded 2016 COVR Visionary Awards

Deva Designs, a wholesale vendor of inspiring and uplifting gifts and jewelry based in Sedona, Arizona, was presented with 2016 Visionary Awards by COVR, for several new and iconic products. The five honors announced for... more »

Registration opens for Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market

Registration for Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market – one of the nation’s fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture market in the western U.S. – is now open. With a record 3,700+... more »

National Retail Federation forecasts holiday sales to increase

The National Retail Federation announced today it expects sales in November and December, excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales, to increase a solid 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion —significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent and above the seven-year average of 3.4 percent since... more »

Aurora World announces partnership with Support Our Troops

Aurora World, a global leader in plush toys and high-quality gift products, today announced a partnership with Support Our Troops, an organization that annually provides millions of dollars’ worth of care goods and services to American service... more »

Halloween spending to reach $8.4 billion, highest in survey history

Americans are looking forward to splurging on their favorite candy and costumes this Halloween season. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, total spending for Halloween is expected... more »

IMC Announces TrendWatch winners for October 2016

International Market Centers (IMC) announced 80 winning products from 53 companies for its popular TrendWatch program at Fall High Point Market, running October 22-26, 2016. TrendWatch is an exclusive program that gives market attendees an inside... more »

Eric & Christopher receives national recognition as 2016 Outstanding Encore Entrepreneur from The SCORE Foundation

Eric & Christopher, LLC., the home accents and accessories company based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, received the prestigious 2016 Outstanding Encore Entrepreneur Award on Thursday, September 20th at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The... more »

Retailers file suit to block new overtime rule

The National Retail Federation filed suit in U.S. District Court today on behalf of the millions of employers and employees who will be drastically affected if the Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules go into effect on December... more »

Ocean Media Group buys London Stationery Show & National Stationery Week

The London Stationery Show, the UK’s most important trade exhibition for the paper and writing products industry, its consumer awareness campaign National Stationery Week, and Stationery Magazine have been acquired by Ocean Media Group, a leading... more »