Take-aways from last year’s healthy holiday season
Last holiday season was a bountiful one for retailers across the board, and this one is anticipated to be even more profitable if common pitfalls are avoided. The weather is finally cooling down, the leaves... more »Retail sales up in September
Retail sales in September increased 0.4 percent over August on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 3 percent year-over-year unadjusted, according to calculations released today by the National Retail Federation. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline... more »
Peer Perspective: Sarah Wall, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Sarah Wall Visitor Services Manager, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Holderness, New Hampshire Could you share a little about your background? I am somewhat new to Squam Lake Natural Science Center, as I came onboard... more »
Kite Trade Association International blows into winter Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market announced a new partnership with Kite Trade Association International (KTAI) that will bring its annual tradeshow to 2019 Winter Las Vegas Market, running Jan. 27–Jan. 31, 2019. The co-location will bring 20... more »Look for holiday sales to increase this year
The National Retail Federation announced today that it expects holiday retail sales in November and December — excluding automobiles, gasoline and restaurants — to increase between 4.3 and 4.8 percent over 2017 for a total of $717.45 billion to $720.89 billion.... more »LA Mart adding ‘immediate delivery’ element
LA Mart is adding a brand new temporary exhibit category and venue to its winter and summer markets. TEMPS Immediate Delivery (TEMPS ID) will exemplify a new generation for Los Angeles’ cash and carry needs... more »January Market inspires in holiday, floral, tabletop & more
(Sponsored) From the sought-after permanent showrooms to unique temporaries, AmericasMart® brings the best in the gift market to Atlanta — especially during the upcoming January Market. “This January, AmericasMart® looks forward to welcoming the gift... more »The Only Way to Market
Everyone you know has an opinion on how you should be marketing your business, and I guess I’m no different when it comes to this article, but I can’t help myself. I am so excited... more »Social Connections
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