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June 16, 2026
Road Runners opens its largest-ever showroom in Dallas

Road Runners will unveil its largest showroom to date at the June 2026 Dallas Market, expanding its Trade Mart space by more than 2,500 square feet to create an 11,300-square-foot destination for gift, home, fashion,... more »

June 16, 2026
SANTORO’s new brand Harmonie Lane launches at retail

SANTORO announced Harmonie Lane, its highly anticipated new girl-focused lifestyle brand, officially launched at retail and is now available for stockists worldwide. First unveiled at Spielwarenmesse earlier... more »

June 16, 2026
Heart on Main Street launches Seal Program

Heart on Main Street launched of its new Seal Program, a recognition initiative designed to highlight vendors, sales agencies, showrooms and industry partners that are committed to supporting independent retailers. Photo... more »

June 15, 2026
Ida Mae Home announces licensing partnership with Erin & Ben Co.

Ida Mae Home, the Texas-based home furnishings company known for its crafted quilts, bedding, apparel, totes and home décor, announced a new licensing partnership with Erin & Ben Co., the lifestyle brand founded by Erin... more »

June 9, 2026
NRF: Import cargo volume to see gain again in June, drop below 2025 levels into fall

Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices but then remain below last year’s levels into... more »

June 9, 2026
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May

Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail... more »

June 9, 2026
NY NOW adds to sales and marketing team, launches new branding

NY NOW, the New York-based gift, home, and lifestyle trade show, announced the addition of four experienced industry professionals to its sales and marketing team, along with a refreshed brand identity designed to reflect the... more »

June 8, 2026
Chelsea Taylor launches Jax Ryan Jewelry

Jax Ryan Jewelry, a new division of the world-famous design firm Chelsea Taylor, announced its official entry into the retail and gift markets with a line of licensed, fashion-forward University and Pro Sports jewelry. This... more »

June 4, 2026
Ivystone launches enhanced website experience ahead of summer markets

Ivystone introduced a series of updates to Ivystone.com designed to create a faster, more intuitive wholesale shopping experience. As a centralized platform for wholesale shopping, planning and reordering, Ivystone.com is built for the way retailers... more »

June 4, 2026
Bourbon Royalty unveils brand refresh at Atlanta and Dallas Markets

Bourbon Royalty, the Louisiana-based home fragrance company known for its candles and fragrance collections, is unveiling a complete brand refresh this June at the Atlanta and... more »

June 3, 2026
Space applications open for The Inspired Home Show 2027

Space applications are now open for The Inspired Home Show 2027, the exposition for the home and housewares industry organized annually by the International Housewares Association (IHA). The 2027 Show — to be held March... more »

June 3, 2026
Atlanta Market opens ‘People’s Choice’ voting for summer 2026 Market Snapshot awards

Voting is now open for Atlanta Market's "People's Choice" awards, recognizing the top products from the summer 2026 Market Snapshot program. View the 25 finalists and cast your vote at atlantamarket.com/News-and-Trends/Market-Snapshot through June 8. Winners... more »

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