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A century of innovation continues for NY NOW 2025 Winter Market

NY NOW officially announced its 2025 Winter Market returning to the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from Feb. 2 – 4, 2025. As the premier gift, home, and accessories wholesale show now in... more »

157 million consumers to shop on Super Saturday

An estimated 157.2 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The estimate is up... more »

Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market Preview now available

The Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market Preview, a 200-page guide featuring trends, product previews, exhibitor highlights, business insights and travel tips, is now available in print and interactive digital formats ahead of the buying event,... more »

Dallas Market Center chairman emeritus Bill Winsor dies

Dallas Market Center announced the passing of its chairman emeritus, Bill Winsor, on Thursday following a brief illness. Winsor served as president and chief executive of Dallas Market Center from 1993-2015. He was named chairman... more »

ANDMORE unites industry groups at Winter 2025 Atlanta Market

ANDMORE hosts more than 20 buying groups and trade associations for shopping, networking and education this Winter at its Atlanta Market (Jan. 14-20, 2025, at AmericasMart Atlanta) and Las Vegas Market (Jan. 26-30, 2025, at... more »

Las Vegas Market names Winter 2025 ( A ) List influencers

This winter, ANDMORE unveils three ( A ) List influencers — a founder of an online platform and conference for small business owners; an interior designer, art curator and TV personality; and a Christmas design... more »

nora fleming named in Fast Company’s Brands That Matter list

nora fleming is included in Fast Company’s fourth annual Brands That Matter list in the “Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business” category. The list honors brands and individuals that do not merely create customers, they resonate with... more »

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 »