Cardthartic splits online consumer sales with brick-and-mortar stores

Cardthartic announced that, since social distancing started taking effect March 13, 2020, and store closures began, the card publisher has been splitting its online consumer sales with the brick and mortar stores that carry the... more »

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NRF says stopping the virus remains key to restoring sound economy

In the April issue of the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Monthly Economic Review, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says the coronavirus pandemic “has triggered shocks” – but that the underlying economy is sound. “How quickly... more »

Show Us Your Shop: Thumbs Pets

Diana Durham of Thumbs Pets —  an online retailer in Los Angeles, California — shared some great tidbits about her business, including its best-selling products. Show us YOUR shop here. How many years have you been... more »

Show Us Your Shop: Caravan Gift Shop

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Rhonda Ahles from Caravan Gift Shop, a... more »

Show Us Your Shop: Zinnias Gift Boutique

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Owner Dedra Bennett... more »

Dallas Market Center cancels June Lightovation show

Dallas Market Center, a residential lighting marketplace in North America and host of the twice annual global trade event Lightovation, has canceled the June 24-27 edition of the show amid continuing coronavirus concerns. The show draws exhibitors representing top brands, retail buyers and other lighting professionals from around the world to... more »

ASTRA cancels Marketplace & Academy 2020

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) canceled its annual Marketplace & Academy, scheduled for June 7-10, 2020 in Orlando, Florida, has been canceled due to COVID-19. “ASTRA’s leadership and staff care deeply about our... more »

Peking Handicraft offers free drop-ship program to assist retailers

Peking Handicraft, a global manufacturer specializing in home textiles, decorative accessories and gift items, offers a free drop-ship program to assist retailers in this new selling climate. In an email, Peking Handicraft noted: "Our warehouse... more »

Show Us Your Shop: Valganics Handcrafted Soap, Body & More

With so many retailers facing similar challenges right now, we encourage you to Show Us Your Shop so we may share your story and help other independent retailers. Val Ristovski started her online business Valganics... more »