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Peking Handicraft debuts pastel holiday collection

Peking Handicraft released a new 2025 holiday collection adorned with pastel pinks and blues. The collection is reflective of a growing pastel colorway trend in holiday décor. According to the company, it draws on the... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in November

Moderate retail sales growth continued in November even as two of the holiday season’s busiest shopping days bumped over into December and weren’t included in the month’s totals, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by... more »

Import cargo rising as higher tariffs, potential port strike approach

With a strike possible again next month at East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports and President-elect Donald Trump planning to increase tariffs, the nation’s major container ports are expected to see a continued surge... more »

Ohh Deer launches collaborations with Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum

Ohh Deer signed a license with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London across Greeting Cards, Stationery and Gift Wrapping. The range has been developed to engage broader audiences with the V&A. Coordinating patterns... more »

NRF says it’s ‘shaping up for a successful holiday retail season’

Strong results during the third quarter and continued growth in key economic data since then have set the stage for a solid holiday season, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. [caption... more »

ANDMORE unveils 2025 calendar

ANDMORE unveiled its 2025 market calendar, featuring 32 premier buying events across Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas and New York City. "ANDMORE’s markets continue to serve as... more »

Heart on Main Street raises on $10,000 on Giving Tuesday for independent retailers

Heart on Main Street raised $10,000 during this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign. This incredible milestone was achieved thanks to the generosity of its partners, donors and the community, who share our passion for supporting small... more »

‘Mocha Mousse’ named Pantone Color of the Year 2025

Pantone Color Institute named Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230) its 2025 Color of the Year. A warming rich brown hue, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse nurtures with its suggestion of... more »

Atlanta Market Magazine previews Winter 2025 Market

The Winter 2025 issue of the semi-annual Atlanta Market Magazine is now accessible online and in print, offering buyers a sneak peek at the diverse resources and key programming at Atlanta Market, Jan. 14-20, 2025,... more »

Reps Are Local Too announces second roundtable event

Following the success of its inaugural webinar in October, which attracted over 400 registrants and 200+ live attendees, Reps Are Local Too announced its second virtual roundtable, “Living in a ‘Fair’ World: Navigating Partnerships in... more »