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Silver Streak unveils new brand identity to better serve retailers

Silver Streak announced the launch of its newly rebranded logo and visual identity — designed to clearly reflect its role as a dedicated wholesale gift and souvenir partner to retailers across the country. This rebrand... more »

Atlanta Market, Atlanta Apparel to co-locate early this summer

This June, Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel will co-locate at AmericasMart Atlanta, marking the first major buying opportunity of the summer. Two Markets, one trip. The Summer... more »

NRF forecasts 4.4% annual retail sales growth with new economic model

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, based on a newly enhanced forecasting approach developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, one of... more »

IHA names Global Innovation Award honorees for product design, retail excellence

Twelve new products from up-and-coming companies and well-established brands have been selected as Global Honorees in the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) 2026 Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design. The Global Honoree in... more »

NRF: Consumer spending grew moderately in February 2026

Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by National Retail Federation (NRF). “Despite... more »

Dallas Market Center combines 3 March markets for full buying experience

Next week, Dallas Market Center transforms into a full lifestyle buying experience. From March 24–27, Apparel & Accessories, Gift & Home Market, and KidsWorld align to create powerful, multi-category sourcing designed for how today’s retailers... more »

Gift Shop® Plus launches 2026 State of the Industry Survey for retailers, wholesalers and more

Gift Shop® Plus has officially launched its 2026 State of the Industry Survey, opening the annual initiative to retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, rep groups, makers and other professionals across the gift and specialty retail community. Designed... more »

Philadelphia Gift Show wraps up 30th edition

The Philadelphia Gift Show, the largest gift show in the Mid-Atlantic region, concluded its 30th anniversary show, which took place Feb. 1–3 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. This year’s show delivered an energized marketplace... more »

NRF responds to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic... more »

Supreme Court declares Trump’s emergency tariffs are illegal

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s expansive global tariff program, delivering a significant loss to a cornerstone of his economic agenda. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices focused on tariffs enacted... more »