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 Solut... 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... 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. [caption id="attachment_88... 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 ... more »


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Meet the Maker: Nancy Rothner of Pinch Me Therapy Dough

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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 fa... 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 Kleinhe... 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 culmina... 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 ex... more »


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