Casual Market Atlanta adds 100+ temporary exhibitors

Casual and outdoor furnishings brands will have more than 100 temporary exhibitors confirmed for the second annual Summer Casual Market Atlanta, running July 15-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta. "Casual Market’s temporary exhibits showcase a dynamic collection... more »

Astra names 2024 Play Award winners

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (Astra), named the winners of its Astra Play Awards at its annual Marketplace & Academy event in St. Louis. The program has independent and neighborhood specialty toy retailers vote... more »

NRF: Consumers still ‘willing to spend’ as growth slows

Shoppers are still willing to buy even as smaller job and wage gains and high interest rates are slowing the growth of consumer spending, reported Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist of the National Retail Federation (NRF).... more »

NRF responds to Warehouse Worker Protection Act

The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from executive vice president of government relations David French after members of Congress announced plans to introduce the “Warehouse Worker Protection Act.” “Data from the Occupational... more »

Postal regulators approve July stamp hike — with warnings

Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses, commends The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for questioning DeJoy’s twice-annual mailing rate hikes, but is disappointed... more »

LA Mart relaunches with new website

L.A. Mart, a Southern California retailer and wholesale destination for giftware, home décor and furniture, relaunched. The company said this revitalization reflects a fresh perspective, innovative thinking, and a commitment to providing an unparalleled wholesale... more »

Designer Greetings expands at Atlanta Market

Designer Greetings will expand its showroom at Atlanta Market at AmericasMart. For over four decades, Designer Greetings has been a cornerstone in the greeting card and gift industry, known for its extensive and innovative product... more »

Game-changers: Essential products for tailgates

Football is a cherished American tradition, and a tailgate is a quintessential part of the game day experience. After a transformative... more »

ABC Kids Expo identifies 6 top trends

ABC Kids Expo wrapped its 2024 show in Las Vegas, where thousands of new products from strollers to car seats to clothing and furniture were featured. The ABC Kids Expo team scoured the floor to... more »

Reps are Local Too: A movement to empower retailers, strengthen local communities

In response to the evolving landscape of retail, a collaborative initiative named "Reps are Local Too" is set to launch this summer. Spearheaded by Angela Schmook, vice president of Road Runners, and Kelly Bristol, vice... more »