Surf Expo’s Waterfest launches the September show

A new event debuts at Surf Expo in September —  Waterfest. This is an outdoor festival experience and will kickoff the show. The event will feature music, food and 40 of the newest and best... more »

The Story and Vision of CoolSnowGlobes

{Sponsored} Liz Ross and David Westby, co-founders of CoolSnowGlobes, believe in embracing silence. In a world filled with digital noise, Ross and Westby find that consumers are seeking serenity. “We make beautiful and unique snow... more »

GS PETS Summer 2019

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May’s retail sales show consumer resilience

May’s retail sales show consumer resilience and confidence in the economy. Retail sales rose 0.5 percent in May seasonally adjusted from April and up 3.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The... more »

Peer Perspective: Natalie Munderville, National Women’s Hall of Fame

Natalie Munderville, Education Coordinator National Women’s Hall of Fame Location Seneca Falls, NY Tell me about the range of women in the NWHOF. How are these women selected and inducted? There are currently 276 Inductees in the National... more »

Touring the Market

During Las Vegas Market, The Museum Store Association and Zoo and Aquarium Buying Group each curate their own product tours for interested attendees in their respective groups. This collection comes from each tour at the... more »

Dallas Men’s Show delivers new products to retailers

Dallas Market Center delivers new products to retailers at the Dallas Men’s Show on July 27-29, 2019. Independent retailers will have access to new showrooms and lines, returning top brands and events. The show presents... more »

Retail theft and cybersecurity concerns rise

Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $50.6 billion in 2018, up from $46.8 billion the year before as industry security executives said there is a growing overlap between loss prevention and cybersecurity... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta shares July show’s programming

AmericasMart Atlanta: The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market offers nearly 30 events and seminars, gourmet demonstrations, lounges and celebrations this July. Attendees will connect with tastemakers, trendsetters and leaders from the design, entertaining,... more »

Dallas Market Center hosts smart home panel discussion

Dallas Market Center will host a panel discussion with the grand opening of the first smart home showroom in North America, Smarter Living by Design. The panel takes place on Thursday, June 20 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.... more »