Retail imports rise as summer approaches

With tariff increases delayed for the foreseeable future and the busy summer season approaching, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are beginning to climb again, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report... more »

Overall job gains point to economic growth despite retail employment drop

Retail industry employment in March was down by 11,700 jobs seasonally adjusted from February and down 47,400 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the Labor Department said. The retail numbers, which exclude restaurants, came as the nation saw... more »

Las Vegas Market debuts new temporary gift and home exhibits

Las Vegas Market will debut a new floor plan for its temporary exhibits at Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market, running July 28–Aug. 1, 2019. For the first time, The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market will... more »

Record number of buyers, booths and exhibitors at Global Pet Expo

GlobalPet Expo wrapped its 15th show with record-setting numbers during the three-day event. Global Pet Expo, presented by APPA and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), boasted a show floor spanning 360,400 net square feet of... more »

Nashville Wraps offers new services

Nashville Wraps, a full-service retail, gift, and gourmet packaging company, now offers digital printing services. Nashville Wraps introduced this service, which provides minimum orders of only 25 pieces, and full-color capabilities, to assist clients in... more »

NRF warns border closure could hurt U.S. retailers

The National Retail Federation sent a letter to Trump administration officials expressing concerns over ongoing threats to close the United States-Mexico border and outlining how a closure would hurt U.S. retailers, workers and consumers. “We share the... more »

Dallas Market Center receives special design and architecture recognition

Dallas Market Center, a large, open-daily design center in North America, recently received special design and architecture recognition for its Interior Home + Design Center. The facility, which serves as a design center for interior... more »

AmericasMart Atlanta shares rebrand for seasonal and outdoor collections

AmericasMart Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market shared it has completed a reorganization and rebranding of two season-specific merchandise collections  Seasonal/Gift and Outdoor Living – in the lead-up to its summer edition, July 9 -... more »

Suites at Market Square showcases new tenants

The Suites at Market Square (SAMS) will feature new exhibitors, new amenities and an original lineup of seminars, tours and events for Spring 2019 High Point Market, running April 6 to April 10, 2019. The... more »

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market is calling for entries for Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards

Dallas Market Center announced the call for entries for the 10th Annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Specialty Food Awards to be held at Dallas Market Center during Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-25, 2019. The... more »