Jan US Retail Sales Improve

New York - January consumer spending extended the holiday uptrend at many U.S. shopping centers, but urban malls are still struggling, according to mall managers around the country.The U.S. retail industry ended a year of... more »

HK Redefines Valentine’s Day Candy By Design

Minneapolis, MN - Minneapolis-based design consultancy HK has reinvented love this Valentine's Day for clients Kencraft Candy of Alpine, Utah and Mrs. Fields Confections of Salt Lake City, Utah.For both manufacturers, HK innovated their Valentine... more »

Dallas Gourmet Gold Award Winners Announced

Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, recently announced the winners of the 2nd annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards during a cocktail party in The Gourmet Market on Friday, January... more »

Urban Expositions Acquires Smoky Mountain Gift Show®

Atlanta, GA - Urban Expositions announces the acquisition of The Smoky Mountain Gift Show® held annually at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Tennessee.   Assuming all ownership and management duties from founding management company, The Smoky Mountain... more »

Less is More: One Good Chair Winners Announced at Winter Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas, NV - Two chairs took the "gold" at World Market Center Las Vegas this week, during the third annual "One Good Chair" competition, sponsored by World Market Center Las Vegas and the Sustainable... more »

Wilshire Industries Joins the Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group

San Clemente, CA - Vendor access and buying power are challenges unique to independent retailers. By joining the Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group, Wilshire Industries joins dozens of national vendors, including All-Clad, OXO and Le... more »

Record Breaking January Market in Dallas Signals Growth

Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced the exciting results of a record breaking Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, held January 19-25. Motivated by optimistic retail buyers... more »

Consumers will spread the love on Valentine’s Day

Hearts will be swelling this Valentine's Day, and so will cash registers. Consumers are expected to spend $116.21 apiece on merchandise for the holiday this year, an 11% jump over last year, according to an... more »

Rose Displays’ New Thinline™ Frames Offer Sleek, Stylish Option for Graphic Displays

Salem, MA - Rose Displays, Ltd., a leading provider of signware solutions to retailers worldwide, will show its new ThinLine™ Frame at GlobalShop 2011 (Booth 4214, Store Fixturing Pavilion).Designed with elegance in mind, ThinLine Frames... more »

Aurora Showcases New Plush Collections Designed For Christian Market

Pico Rivera, CA - Aurora World Inc., known around the world as the go to company for high quality and affordable plush toys and gifts, will be showcasing three adorable plush lines for the Christian... more »