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Import cargo volume expected to remain below 2025 levels

Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June, according to the Global Port Tracker report released... more »

ANDMORE CEO retires, executive team transitions

ANDMORE announced several leadership changes to its executive team, including the retirement of CEO Jon Pertchik, effective May 31. ANDMORE’s Board of Directors has established an Executive Committee, comprising current executives: Amory Wooden, newly-promoted chief revenue... more »

OneCoast, Giftcraft partner to bring Charlie Paige and Astral to independent retailers

OneCoast and Giftcraft jointly announced a new partnership through which OneCoast will exclusively represent Giftcraft’s Charlie Paige and Astral brands to independent retailers across the U.S., beginning June 1. This partnership expands OneCoast’s curated brand... more »

Nassau Candy broadens gifting offerings with new candy charcuterie trays, kits

Nassau Candy is adding to its gifting assortment with the release of additional Candy Charcuterie Trays and the debut of Clever Candy Candy Kits. Both will be introduced at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo... more »

Casual Market Atlanta expands outdoor living experience for 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of Casual Market Atlanta, taking place July 21-23 and Sept. 15-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta. Casual Market Atlanta brings together... more »

ANDMORE at High Point Market celebrates design with 5 Snapshot winners

Five furniture and home décor products from 25 finalists have been selected as ANDMORE’s Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” Award winners for the Spring 2026 High Point Market. The winners are: Benton Lane, Galerie Wallcoverings, Villa... more »

Reps Are Local Too launches Love My Vendors Week

Reps Are Local Too introduced the first-ever Love My Vendors Week, taking place May 4-10. This new initiative is designed to recognize and celebrate the vendors who power the gift and home industry and play... more »

Gift Shop® Plus launches Spring 2026 issue featuring retail trends, product debuts

Gift Shop® Plus launched its Spring 2026 issue, offering independent retailers a look at current trends, seasonal product ideas and business strategies for the year ahead. ... more »

Atlanta Market showrooms to host coordinated events across Floors 17, 18

This June, the 17th and 18th floors of Building Two at AmericasMart Atlanta are turning up the energy with coordinated, hospitality-driven experiences designed to make time at market more enjoyable, productive and memorable for retailers.... more »

Designworks Collective names national sales manager for Archipelago

Designworks Collective named Brittany Rigg as national sales manager for Archipelago. In her new role, she will manage the brand’s independent rep groups, drive business development and support brand alignment across specialty and broader retail... more »