NRF: Consumer spending grew moderately in February 2026

Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by National Retail Federation (NRF). “Despite... more »

Meet the Maker: Eric Berger

Like any product, Sling Bottle began with a need that sparks an idea — but what shaped it into the brand it is today was a lifestyle. Founded by the Berger family — whose original... more »

Dallas Market Center combines 3 March markets for full buying experience

Next week, Dallas Market Center transforms into a full lifestyle buying experience. From March 24–27, Apparel & Accessories, Gift & Home Market, and KidsWorld align to create powerful, multi-category sourcing designed for how today’s retailers... more »

Gateway to the Southwest: The National Parks Store

The National Parks Store has evolved into a cultural crossroads for Arizona’s national parks. Represented by Western National Parks (WNP), the Tucson-based store highlights nearly every national park site in the state, creating a vibrant... more »

Gift Shop® Plus launches 2026 State of the Industry Survey for retailers, wholesalers and more

Gift Shop® Plus has officially launched its 2026 State of the Industry Survey, opening the annual initiative to retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, rep groups, makers and other professionals across the gift and specialty retail community. Designed... more »

Philadelphia Gift Show wraps up 30th edition

The Philadelphia Gift Show, the largest gift show in the Mid-Atlantic region, concluded its 30th anniversary show, which took place Feb. 1–3 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. This year’s show delivered an energized marketplace... more »

The Art of America’s Parks: Lantern Press

With bold, hand-drawn artwork and a mission rooted in conservation, wholesaler Lantern Press transforms national park souvenirs into meaningful mementos. Lantern Press creates hand-drawn custom illustrations of national park landmarks for... more »

NRF responds to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic... more »

Supreme Court declares Trump’s emergency tariffs are illegal

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s expansive global tariff program, delivering a significant loss to a cornerstone of his economic agenda. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices focused on tariffs enacted... more »

Atlanta’s March markets deliver 3 distinct buying opportunities

AmericasMart Atlanta and Casual Market Atlanta announce three dynamic March shopping events that bring expanded buying opportunities, immediate cash & carry deals and seasonal sample sale savings for retailers, designers and buyers across home, gift,... more »