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Retailers tell fed debit swipe fee cap still too high

A cap on debit card swipe fees enacted by the Federal Reserve five years ago has helped reduce costs for retailers and consumers but is still higher than intended by Congress and should be lowered,... more »

Luxury Daily: Unified commerce is Holy Grail most retailers are still seeking

While 85 percent of retailers consider unified commerce a top priority, most are not making enough of an effort in upgrading their infrastructure to achieve a fully seamless shopping experience.According to a new report from... more »

International Housewares Shippers Association issues refund to members

The International Housewares Shippers Association (IHSA) issued a refund to participants for 2015 totaling $186,139.  The IHSA Board of Directors at the conclusion of the association’s fiscal year awards the refund, which has become a... more »

Las Vegas Design Center announces second annual ANDYZ Awards

Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) announced today that entries are being accepted for the second edition of the “ANDYZ” design awards program, created in partnership with the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of... more »

Submissions now open for Dallas’ Market Choice Awards

This June at LIGHTOVATION, the Dallas International Lighting Show, Dallas Market Center presents the 3rd annual Market Choice Awards, an awards program designed to recognize new products in six categories including: Bath, Chandeliers/Pendants, Outdoor, Landscape,... more »

RangeMe partners with Windy City Gift Show to bring innovative products to retail buyers

RangeMe, the online platform that streamlines new product discovery between suppliers and retailers, and Urban Expositions, one of the fastest growing trade show management companies in the United States, announced a partnership this week bringing... more »

Gift for Life welcomes new board members

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole national charitable organization, has announced the addition of two new board members to its roster, bringing its leadership roster to nearly 30 members.  New members are... more »

The Grommet promotes multiple positions

The Grommet, the product launch platform that has discovered and launched more than 2,000 innovative consumer products over the... more »

Housewares charity foundation raises record $2.6 million at annual gala

Showing it is smart to have heart, the housewares industry raised a record $2.6 million during the Housewares Charity Foundation’s (HCF) 19th annual gala on March 7. Proceeds from the event, held at Chicago’s Navy Pier,... more »

Countdown begins for biggest PG Live ever

The biggest ever Progressive Greetings Live show — which takes place from May 10-11 2016 — is now just two months away and is officially a complete sell-out, says show organizer Max Exhibitions.With more than... more »