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2 ANDMORE influencer programs return to High Point Market

ANDMORE’s two proprietary influencer programs — The ( A ) List and Market Pros — return to High Point Market with nine industry thought leaders establishing the can’t-miss finds of this season. With exclusive design... more »

2024 Easter spending expected to top $22B

Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total figure is the second-highest in the survey’s history,... more »

OneCoast recognized with 2023 healthy workforce designation

Cigna Healthcare selected OneCoast as a recipient of their 2023 Gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program. OneCoast... more »

ToyFest 2024 concludes, unveils 2025 dates

ToyFest concluded its 11th trade show in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy and gift stores from across the U.S. attended the Las Vegas show, including stores from 48 states and 24... more »

ANDMORE updates 2024 market calendar dates

ANDMORE revised its 2024 market calendar with 33 apparel, gift and home furnishings buying events to take place in Atlanta, High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas and New York City. “We’re preparing for in-person events... more »

Retail sales grow again in February 2024

Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total retail sales, excluding automobiles... more »

Atlanta Market to reorganize temporaries for summer 2024

Atlanta Market will reorganize its 1,400 gift and home temporary exhibits into seven broad categories, with new streamlined product categories aligned on eight floors across Buildings 2 and 3 of AmericasMart Atlanta. The Atlanta Market... more »

ANDMORE’s Dorothy Belshaw to receive Gift for Life 2024 Industry Achievement Award

ANDMORE’s Dorothy Belshaw will be honored with the 2024 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award on June 19 in Dallas. Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award recognizes overall excellence... more »

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