Creating Magic with Laser-Cut Pop-Up Art

{Sponsored} Cornell-trained architect Hugo Lemes studies construction drawings of a ship provided by a museum in preparation for designing his next project. He scales down and simplifies the design and prepares it to become — you... more »

National Parks getting $256 million in funding to improve infastructure

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has announced more than $256 million in approved funding to rebuild critical national park infrastructure. The list includes projects like the repair of the Arlington Memorial Bridge in... more »

Retailers, ATM networks form new coalition to address payments security

The National Retail Federation, other retail groups and two of the nation’s best-known ATM networks announced today that they have formed a new coalition intended to improve the security of the U.S. electronic payments system... more »

Harrys of London opens first US flagship store in New York

Harrys of London is pleased to announce the opening of its first American flagship store in New York City, located at the corner of Park Avenue and 57th Street. This opening,... more »

Power candles added to the luxury market

The Candleberry Company, in business for 23 years and known for its famous Kentucky Bourbon and Hot Maple Toddy candles, has branched into the luxury candle market by way of the newly created brand, UnEarthed... more »

Father’s Day spending to reach near-record $15.3 billion

Father’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion this year, according to a study released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 77 percent of... more »

See full list of Urban Exposition gift and souvenir shows available through February 2019

Urban Expositions will host a number of gift, souvenir/resort, apparel and other industry trade shows throughout the country from July 2018 through February 2019. Confirmed show dates are highlighted below. Look for additional date announcements... more »

May retailer jobs increase 28,800 from April, 100,200 from May 2017

The retail industry employment increased by 28,800 jobs seasonally adjusted in May over April and 100,200 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall,... more »

AmericasMart Live returns for Summer 2018

AmericasMart LIVE returns in July 2018 with an all-new roster of today’s cultural icons and globally celebrated lifestyle experts. The July 2018 staging builds on the successful launch of LIVE programming last year when AmericasMart® transformed... more »

Products With a Purpose, Spring 2018

The Mountain www.themountain.com What they offer: Using an in-house team of artists, The Mountain has created the “Protect Line” — a collection of T-shirts, hats, tote bags and mugs that feature images of the world’s most... more »