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nora fleming partners with Heart on Main Street

nora fleming partners with Heart on Main Street, a charity focused on empowering small businesses and independent retailers. This collaboration marks the launch of the new... more »

NRF: Fed’s proposed debit card ‘swipe’ fee cap too high

The National Retail Federation (NRF) told the Federal Reserve that the Fed’s plan to lower a 13-year-old cap on debit card “swipe” fees is welcome but a proposed change in methodology would leave the cap... more »

GHTA launches new initiatives from its Diversity + Inclusion Committee

The Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) launches new initiatives from its Diversity + Inclusion Committee, established to explicitly affirm and enhance the association’s commitment to diversity within the industry. Adriana... more »

ANDMORE names The ( A ) List for Summer 2024 Atlanta Market

In its second Atlanta Market edition, "The ( A ) List" introduces another class of tastemakers. Three ( A )... more »

Toysmith partners with Anne McGilvray & Company

Toysmith announced new partnership with Anne McGilvray & Company (AMCI). This collaboration brings together two industry leaders to further expand market reach and enhance customer experience. Toysmith serves over 15,000 independent retailers and over 150... more »

Dallas Market Center promotes Amy Harper to SVP, retail development

Dallas Market Center promoted Amy Harper to senior vice president of retail development and market services. Harper is responsible for the strategic buyer delivery initiatives for Dallas Market Center,... more »

June Atlanta Apparel debuts new on-site experience

The June edition of Atlanta Apparel presents a full slate of notable exhibitors in key categories – accessories, game day and Autumn/Winter 2024 – augmented by a reimagined on-site experience with full-day market activations, daily... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales grew in April

Retail sales grew modestly from the month before in April, but a shift in the timing of Easter appeared to be behind a slight year-over-year decline, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions,... more »

Record number of showroom expansions for Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Dallas Market Center has a record number of expanding gift and home showrooms debuting at the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market on June 19-25.... more »

Monthly import cargo to reach 2M TEU through early fall

Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should consistently be above 2 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) through this summer and into early fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released... more »