Atlanta Apparel forecasts spring/summer 2020 trends

Atlanta Apparel’s forecast of style trends – an overall feminine undertone with ladylike styles that shift away from casual streetwear – for the Spring/Summer 2020 season will be showcased at the October Atlanta Apparel Market... more »

Party for Life moves to Atlanta in 2020

Gift for Life’s annual fundraiser, Party for Life, is moving to Atlanta for its 2020 celebration. The 28th annual Gift for Life Fundraiser is set for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at Atlanta’s Fernbank Museum of... more »

Visual Cues

Merchandise displays and labels are an integral part of the sales process to engage consumers by using visual cues. Creativity is encouraged, but retailers may take into account several considerations when selecting product signs and... more »

Fair Trade

These carefully crafted fair trade finds don’t just infuse your merchandise mix with an international flair, they make a positive impact as you do so. Click here for free product information. Organic Cotton Grid Throw... more »

A Traveler’s Perspective

Travelers are an important part of retail sales in Alaska and other tourist destinations, and a shopper’s perspective may provide valuable information to retailers. Susan McHuron, an avid traveler and shopper who recently traveled to... more »

Moleskine sponsors 2020 National Stationery Week campaign

Notebook brand Moleskine said it will sponsor National Stationery Week 2020. Moleskine is one of the bastions of the stationery industry and its notebooks are used by artists, creatives, musicians and note takers of all... more »

Social media influences near-record Halloween spending

U.S. consumers are looking to social media for Halloween costume and decoration ideas as spending is expected to reach a near-record amount this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by... more »

Jeannette Rankin Foundation recognizes Maxine Burton

Maxine H. Burton, founder and president of burton + BURTON, was recognized as a 2019 Shining Star Honoree by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation. A Shining Star Honoree is a leader in the Athens community commended for... more »

IMC makes changes to furniture, home décor leasing team

International Market Centers (IMC) made changes to its furniture and home décor leasing team, with one new hire – Dale Schmidlin, director of home décor leasing – and two internal promotions – Chris Amos, director... more »

Now On Tap: Catnip Cold Brew

There comes a time in every young person’s life when a difficult choice must be made: do I endure a night out with friends, or do I stay home for a quiet evening with my... more »