Maker’s Spotlight: Kalalou

{Sponsored} There’s something special about goods made with hand tools and glass blown with imperfections from ancient ovens, with those natural stamps of authenticity adding to the beauty and uniqueness to each handcrafted item. Kalalou’s... more »

Market Gift News: October 2021

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NRF Foundation releases The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2022

The NRF Foundation announced the honorees of The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2022 – an extraordinary group of retail leaders who will be celebrated at the NRF Foundation Honors in New York City in... more »

​​Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift spotlights minority and women-owned businesses

The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, taking place Sep 28-30 at the new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, is highlighting minority and women owned businesses leading up to and at... more »

OneCoast promotes Majda Rensberger to president

OneCoast announced the promotion of Majda Rensberger, current senior executive vice president for OneCoast, to the newly created position of president of OneCoast, effective Oct. 1, 2021. In this position, Rensberger will report to John... more »

August retail sales rise due to consumer demand

Retail sales increased during August as consumer demand outweighed the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and other factors affecting spending, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “The increase in August retail sales reflects the continued strength... more »

IMC introduces four influencers to Fall Design Week

For the first time this September, International Market Centers (IMC) will welcome four home décor and lifestyle influencers, with a combined total of nearly 225,000 followers, to share their top finds and favorite moments from... more »

Mastercard SpendingPulse expects U.S. holiday retail sales to grow

Consumers and brands alike are gearing up for what’s anticipated to be the most wonderful holiday retail season on record. Overall expected sales growth. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures overall retail sales across all... more »

Atlanta Apparel sees growth across categories and exhibitors

Atlanta Apparel’s October market is set to surpass 2019 resource and registration numbers, featuring an additional floor of young contemporary temporary exhibits, new and expanded showrooms and an encore social occasion buying opportunity. In total,... more »

Schleich launches U.S. search for a child chief storytelling officer

This fall, Schleich, a manufacturer of animal characters and playsets, is looking for one special kid with outstanding storytelling and imaginative powers to fill the role of chief storytelling officer (CSO). Schleich believes that storytelling... more »