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Retail sales put holiday season on track to set records
Retail sales continued to grow in November, putting the 2021 holiday season on the home stretch for record spending despite inflation, supply chain disruptions and COVID-19, the National Retail Federation said. “Despite economic headwinds, November... more »
Faire’s Winter Market and Fashion Week return in 2022
Faire announced the return of two virtual events in the winter of 2022. Faire Winter Market will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 4, and Faire Fashion Week will be held March 7-11. "We look forward to... more »
Roadrunners welcomes Deny Designs to its portfolio
Roadrunners LLC, a sales agency representing major industry brands within the specialty retail sector, is excited to announce its newest addition to the lineup of brands it represents. Deny Designs, a modern home furnishings company... more »
Alene Candles donates $25,000 to support candle factory employees affected by tornado
The owners of Alene Candles, one of the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label home fragrance manufacturers, have announced a $25,000 donation to support Mayfield Consumer Products (MCP) candle factory employees and their families impacted by... more »
32nd ARTS Awards honors Malouf Foundation with HEARTS Award
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that the Malouf Foundation will be honored with a special HEARTS Award at the 32nd ARTS Awards. The gala event honoring home industry... more »
DEMDACO celebrates 25th anniversary
DEMDACO, a gift and décor company, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. Named for its founders Demi and Dave, DEMDACO designs purposeful gifts that help Lift the Spirit – in times of celebration, when... more »
Atlanta Market temporary exhibits accelerate growth trajectory
Atlanta Market accelerates the rebound of its expansive temporary exhibits – the most comprehensive of the Winter 2022 market season – presenting some 3,000+ gift and home décor lines by 1,000+ exhibitors across 10 exhibition... more »
Pantone names PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri as the Color of the Year
Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, introduced a new blue shade, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri, a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a... more »
Dallas Market Center receives 2021 Trailblazer Award
Dallas Market Center, the B2B marketplace welcoming buyers from across the country, received the 2021 Trailblazer Award during the annual TSNN Awards presented by Trade Show News Network on Dec. 2 at a gala event... more »
NRF economist says holiday shopping could beat forecast
The 2021 holiday season appears to be on track to exceed the National Retail Federation’s forecast for record spending despite supply chain disruptions, inflation and challenges like the new COVID-19 omicron variant, Jack Kleinhenz, chief... more »
Retail shop owner gifts store to long-time employee
Yes, the holiday spirit is alive and well! The owner of Dog Krazy, a Virginia-based business that focuses on natural pet foods, pet accessories and toys, has gifted one of its stores to an employee.... more »
Museum Store Sunday experiences support from local communities
Museum Store Sunday, held Sunday, Nov. 28, experienced support from local communities surrounding cultural institutions around the globe. Susan Tudor, director of retail operations at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, and co-chair of... more »
