Editor’s Picks: Winter 2026 Atlanta Market energizes buyers, wholesalers

After a tumultuous year of tariff, economic and supply chain headwinds, the winter 2026 edition of Atlanta Market brought some much-needed, refreshed optimism and energy to the industry. The market floors buzzed with buyers, each... more »

Atlanta Market reveals Best Booth winners for Winter 2026

Atlanta Market announced six temporary exhibitors as recipients of the Best Booth Awards, recognizing excellence in merchandising and visual presentation, with Blue Stallion Farm earning the distinguished Best of Show honor. The Winter 2026 temporary exhibits are... more »

Heart on Main Street receives HEARTS Award at 2026 ARTS Awards

Heart on Main Street received the HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS Awards, presented Friday evening, Jan. 9, in Dallas. Heart on Main Street receives HEARTS Award at the 2026 ARTS... more »

Smitten with Style: Chicago shop offers curated retail, custom stationery

Smitten Boutique first opened in May 2008 — a difficult time to start a new venture with the financial crash late that year. However, the Chicago shop has remained successful over its almost 18 years.... more »

Dallas Market Center cites record attendance for January market

Dallas Market Center announced its Total Home & Gift Market is one of the best attended January show in multiple years, with several days remaining for the market. Photo courtesy of... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s December data shows strong holiday season spending

Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) forecast for record spending, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by... more »

NRF: Import cargo volume expected to remain down year-over-year until spring

Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the... more »

Driscoll Design introduces newest curated collection

Driscoll Design announced the launch of its newest, thoughtfully curated collection of greeting cards, gift wrap, and gift bags — designed to always bring a fresh... more »

Transpac Brands unveils thousands of new products at January markets

Transpac Brands introduced an expansive lineup of thousands of new products debuting this January Market season across Dallas, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. The new launches... more »

The Whitehurst Co. unveils 2026 holiday collection created by Eddie Ross

The Whitehurst Co., a leader in holiday décor and collectibles, announced the 2026 launch of its newest product line. Debuting at Atlanta AmericasMart, lifestyle expert,... more »