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NRF: 2025 holiday retail sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time
In its annual holiday forecast, the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That translates to total 2025 holiday retail sales between $1.01... more »
Two’s Company acquires Rockflowerpaper
Two's Company has officially acquired Rockflowerpaper, transforming a potential farewell into a promising new chapter. Facing challenges from tariffs and a tough business climate, Rockflowerpaper was preparing to close its doors. However, Two's Company, a... more »
Be Rooted launches limited-edition candle collection with Pretty Honest Candles
Be Rooted, the woman-owned lifestyle and stationery brand known for celebrating culture and creativity, is setting the mood with three new candles in partnership with Pretty Honest Candles, a Black and woman-owned clean burning candle... more »
Reps Are Local Too partners with IHFRA to expand membership, benefits for sales reps
Reps Are Local Too, the grassroots movement celebrating the essential role of independent sales representatives, announced a new collaboration with the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA). Through this partnership, IHFRA has officially opened its... more »
Jane Marie announces new partnerships with Next Gen Dallas, The Link Companies
Jane Marie announced new partnerships with Next Gen Dallas and The Link Companies, two leading sales representative agencies in the gift and boutique industry. Beginning Dec. 1, Jane Marie will be represented by Next Gen... more »
Jewish Together releases Hanukkah Tea Towel and 2026 Desk Calendar
Jewish Together, the modern Jewish art brand founded by illustrator Marni Goren, released its Hanukkah Tea Towel and 2026 Desk Calendar. Jewish Together creates thoughtfully hand-illustrated art and goods that bring warmth and artistry into... more »
LOCO Design introduces Madheke and Taamaa brands to High Point Market
This October, LOCO Design will make its inaugural High Point Market debut, introducing two of its distinctive brands to the U.S. market: Madheke and Taamaa. The first-time exhibitor’s highly anticipated brand launches will be on... more »
Dallas Market Center announces evolution of Nearshoring America
Dallas Market Center announced the next phase of Nearshoring America, an initiative that connects U.S. brands with factories and supply chain service providers from Mexico and Latin America. Following a successful 2024 debut as a... more »
ANDMORE launches ‘The Market Makers’ podcast
ANDMORE launched its new podcast, The Market Makers, a weekly series spotlighting the authentic journeys of creative and business leaders shaping the future of design, furniture, lifestyle and home. Hosted by ANDMORE’s CEO, Jon Pertchik,... more »
GHTA names recipient of 2025 Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award
Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) announced that Brittany Waters, operations and marketing director at Schauben & Co., was named the recipient of fifth annual 2025 Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award. The... more »
Consumers to spend second-highest amount on record during 2025 holiday season
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights &... more »
Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025
Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns, a... more »
