Nutrisource Pet Foods “Pinstripe Pets” contest celebrates Yankees four-legged fans

Nutrisource Pet Foods, official pet food of the New York Yankees, announced the return of a popular Instagram contest that provides pet parents with the opportunity to showcase their furry friend on the Yankee Stadium... more »

NRF says tariffs are a gamble for U.S. economy

After the Trump administration released a list of $300 billion of Chinese goods that will be targeted by additional tariffs of 25 percent, The National Retail Federation (NRF) president and CEO Matthew Shay shared his... more »

NY NOW will debut Fashion Runway at Summer Market

NY NOW will debut Fashion Runway, NY NOW’s first-ever fashion show, at the upcoming Summer 2019 market. The show, consisting of jewelry and fashion accessories from around the globe, will be presented and curated by... more »

Emerald Expositions appoints Sally Shankland as new president and CEO

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. has appointed Sally Shankland as the president and CEO of Emerald. Shankland will assume her new role on June 1, 2019 and will remain a member of the Company’s Board of... more »

Lighting One extends commitment to Dallas through 2024

Lighting One, a lighting and home cooperative in North America, has extended its commitment to hold its annual convention in Dallas for the next five years. The collective of more than 330 leading showrooms unites... more »

#ShopFredericksburg: Latitudes Fair Trade Store

Owner Terry Owsley, and his wife Lee, began Latitudes Fair Trade Store in Warrenton, Virginia (2010) and expanded to Fredericksburg in November 2013. Latitudes specialty is the “principles behind the products” they sell. The idea... more »

#ShopFredericksburg: Whittingham

Whittingham opened 24 years ago and over the years owner Bob Whittingham moved locations but not the focus on providing excellent products and inspiration to customers. “Fredericksburg is considered America’s most historic city and works... more »

Designer Greetings acquires Palm Press Greeting Cards

Palm Press was founded in 1980 by Liz Bordow and publishes a collection of photographs in a high-quality but affordable format. Steven Gimbelman, president and CEO of Designer Greetings, said Palm Press made their mark by... more »

Retail imports rise ahead of higher tariffs

With retail sales rising and President Trump saying he plans to both increase and broaden tariffs on goods from China, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to see unusually high levels... more »

Mobile devices are important to in-store retail buying

Physical stores still play a major role in most Americans’ shopping journey, according to a recent survey conducted by Kelton Global for RetailMeNot. But phones are an important part of a store’s success, and help... more »