Shining Sol Candle Company

Shining Sol Candle Company, located in Manassas, Virginia, was founded by Pete Evick in 2012 in a basement. In 2014, Deron Blevins, a lifelong friend of Evick’s, became co-owner and by 2016 they formed an... more »

Winsome Retail

Located in Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium offers visitors a fascinating adventure — special in-person encounters, virtual exploration and multiple retail environments. The aquarium is recognized as the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere, according to... more »

Share Your Story: Adela’s Fine Gifts & Home Accents

An Iowa retailer with an eclectic mix of gifts, décor, jewelry and more With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Share Your Story so we may share your story and help... more »

DMC calls for entries for Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards

Entries are now being accepted for the Dallas Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards, to be held at Dallas Market Center during the Total Home & Gift Market, June 23-29. The Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards... more »

Retailers file lawsuit to lower swipe fees

Retailers filed a lawsuit seeking to have the Federal Reserve lower its 10-year-old cap on “swipe” fees banks charge to process debit card transactions, saying the agency wrongly applied federal law and that merchants have... more »

NY NOW offers exclusive opportunity to GCA members

NY NOW announced the latest initiative in its ongoing partnership with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) ahead of the upcoming NY NOW Summer Market, Aug. 8-11, 2021 at the Javits Center in New York City. GCA... more »

Consumer optimism prompts retail surge

According to just-released data from consumer intelligence firm Resonate, a provider of A.I.-driven consumer data and analytics, consumer optimism is on a tremendous upswing among Americans, and today’s retail and travel brands are poised to reap... more »

DMC experiences record number of new buyer applications

Dallas Market Center (DMC), a lifestyle marketplace in North America, has announced that the number of new buyer applications for the first four months of 2021 is up 50% versus 2019. Retail buyers and interior... more »

Zoo-rific Shopping

Philadelphia Zoo, located in the outskirts of downtown Philadelphia, is a prime destination for locals — city residents, southern New Jersey residents and even individuals from Delaware — as well as tourists. The zoo typically... more »

National Candle Association shares seven candle ideas

The National Candle Association (NCA) shares seven candle ideas that are ideal for Mother's and Father's Day. Ideas Bring the Day Spa Home Since going to a spa may not be possible this year, bring... more »