Retail sales grow again in February 2024

Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total retail sales, excluding automobiles... more »

Atlanta Market to reorganize temporaries for summer 2024

Atlanta Market will reorganize its 1,400 gift and home temporary exhibits into seven broad categories, with new streamlined product categories aligned on eight floors across Buildings 2 and 3 of AmericasMart Atlanta. The Atlanta Market... more »

ANDMORE’s Dorothy Belshaw to receive Gift for Life 2024 Industry Achievement Award

ANDMORE’s Dorothy Belshaw will be honored with the 2024 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award on June 19 in Dallas. Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award recognizes overall excellence... more »

Old World Christmas celebrates 45 years

Old World Christmas is celebrating its 45th year as a provider of exquisite, handcrafted glass ornaments. Since its inception in 1979, the company has aimed to uphold a tradition of craftsmanship, quality and timeless holiday... more »

Meet the Maker: Nancy Rothner of Pinch Me Therapy Dough

As a hypnotherapist, Nancy Rothner has dedicated her life to helping others reduce stress. One thing she noticed during her 20-year tenure? Stress was the undercurrent among everyone who walked into her office, regardless of... more »

ASTRA unveils 10 top toy trends for 2024

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) surveyed a group of independently owned retailers about the toy trends they’re seeing so far for 2024. “Our small retailers are on the front lines with consumers, having... more »

NRF: Inflation and interest rates remain key

Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation (NRF). “With... more »

WWIN, Las Vegas Apparel complete debut as co-located events

On the heels of another successful edition of Las Vegas Fashion Week, Women's Wear in Nevada (WWIN) and Las Vegas Apparel (LVA) celebrated the culmination of their co-located buying events at The Expo at World... more »

ANDMORE’s Suites at Market Square bring fresh product to High Point Market

ANDMORE’s Suites at Market Square delivers High Point Market’s largest collection of temporary exhibits with nearly 40 updates to more than 300 exhibitors showing the latest in home furnishings. With a new Friday opening, ANDMORE’s... more »

nora fleming set to raise more than $1M for St. Jude

nora fleming, the brand known for its unique and collectible serveware and minis, is on track to donate a sum of more than $1 million to support the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children's Research... more »