Majority of Retailers Say Sales up in ’18

Labor is on the mind of a growing number of nonprofit and specialty retailers. When Museums & More asked readers in our annual survey what work-related topic kept them awake at night, labor and staffing... more »

Enesco to purchase Things Remembered

Things Remembered, Inc., an omnichannel retailer of personalized gifts and merchandise, has executed an agreement to sell most of its business to Enesco, LLC, a business in the giftware, home décor, and accessories industries. Enesco... more »

Retail jobs grew nearly 15,000 in January over December

Retail industry employment in January was down by 15,100 jobs unadjusted from a year earlier but increased 14,800 jobs seasonally adjusted from December, the National Retail Federation reports. The retail numbers, which exclude automobile dealers,... more »

NY NOW 2019

Product highlights from the 2019 Winter Market at NY NOW, held Feb. 3-6. more »

Shameless Pets named Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize finalist

Shameless Pets, a pet treats company, has been named a finalist in Purina's 2018/2019 Pet Care Innovation Prize. The company uses upcycling to turn ingredients that may have otherwise been lost or wasted into premium... more »

Three ways consumers’ attitudes toward Valentine’s Day are changing

Despite the prevalence of red and pink hearts and the innumerable boxes of chocolate, Valentine’s Day in 2019 looks very different than it did a decade ago. Ten years ago, more than 60 percent of... more »

PEDIGREE Foundation grants available for shelters, rescues

PEDIGREE Foundation has opened its 2019 grant cycle, and it will be accepting grant applications from animal shelters and rescue organizations through April 30. This year, PEDIGREE Foundation plans on giving up to $600,000 through... more »

NY NOW Cares campaign raises funds for GFL partners

The NY NOW Cares Campaign, launched by Emerald Expositions’ NY NOW as a way to create more community among its attendees and industry charitable causes, raised more than $900 for two of Gift for Life’s... more »

Editor’s Picks: Seen at winter Las Vegas Market

The products at this year's winter edition of Las Vegas Market were full of character, with lots of individuality and personality. Check out these finds to add a little character to your shelves. [caption id="attachment_58572"... more »

Trends in Baby Gifting

Gifting for new babies and their parents is a growing market with no signs of slowing down with the average spent on a friend or family member’s new addition nearing $150 - $200. However, it... more »