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NRF welcomes committee passage of Joint Employer Bill

The National Retail Federation applauded committee passage of legislation that would supersede a recent National Labor Relations Board ruling that significantly broadened the definition of a joint employer.“Business owners face enough uncertainty in the marketplace... more »

SF Market Kicks off 2016 show season

As the first show of the winter 2016 buying season, SF Market (formerly the San Francisco International Gift Fair), will bring a versatile product selection built around the Northern California lifestyle to Moscone Center’s North... more »

Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair returns

IHGF Delhi Fair is a key show that allows Indian manufacturers to source an unparalleled range of home, lifestyle and fashion products. Its unique potential in the home & gift sector is perfectly aligned with... more »

Foreside LLC acquires Coynes & Company

Foreside LLC, parent company of Foreside Home and Garden and producer of award-winning furniture and home décor products, has recently acquired Coynes & Company (now known as Coynes), a staple in the giftware industry for... more »

It’s all new at LAMKT

Rebranded LAMKT, the former California Gift Show will open Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2016 with a new show floor layout, a new Saturday-to-Tuesday date pattern and a host of new product resources at the Los Angeles... more »

National Stationery Show appoints The Write Concepts as agency of record

The Write Concepts, a marketing and public relations firm based in southwest Chicago has been named agency of record for the 70th annual National Stationery Show (NSS), which takes place May 15-18, 2016 at the Jacob K. Javits... more »

LA Mart to play host to new trade show, co-locate during winter market

LA Mart, one of the West Coast’s largest resource for gift, home, and design products, will showcase more than 100 Los Angeles-based exhibitors specializing in eco-friendly, solar-powered, vegan, recycled, and other green merchandise at Conscious... more »

Broad-based coalition supports cotton amendment strengthening senate cybersecurity bill

A broad-based coalition of 10 associations led by the National Retail Federation sent a letter to Senate leadership in support of an amendment by Senator Tom Cotton to S. 754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act... more »

National Retail Federation survey shows consumers eager for digital holiday

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for millions of Americans. According to the National Retail Federation’s Holiday Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, consumers celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and/or Kwanzaa will... more »

Houzz shares five big trends from this week’s High Point Market

High Point Market, which bills itself as the largest furnishings-industry trade show in the world, is in full swing. The twice-yearly show in High Point, North Carolina, is a prime place to learn about the... more »