News

September 17, 2021
Mastercard SpendingPulse expects U.S. holiday retail sales to grow

Consumers and brands alike are gearing up for what’s anticipated to be the most wonderful holiday retail season on record. Overall expected sales growth. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures overall retail sales across all... more »

September 16, 2021
Atlanta Apparel sees growth across categories and exhibitors

Atlanta Apparel’s October market is set to surpass 2019 resource and registration numbers, featuring an additional floor of young contemporary temporary exhibits, new and expanded showrooms and an encore social occasion buying opportunity. In total,... more »

September 16, 2021
Schleich launches U.S. search for a child chief storytelling officer

This fall, Schleich, a manufacturer of animal characters and playsets, is looking for one special kid with outstanding storytelling and imaginative powers to fill the role of chief storytelling officer (CSO). Schleich believes that storytelling... more »

September 16, 2021
High Point Market’s InterHall brims with design inspiration

InterHall, the gateway to International Market Centers’ (IMC) design-driven resources in the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC), will be bustling and filled to capacity with 70+ up-and-coming furniture and home décor exhibitors – including eight... more »

September 15, 2021
IGES returns to Pigeon Forge and Sevierville

The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) has announced its return to two locations, following last year’s successful show during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. IGES 2021, taking place on Nov. 9-13, 2021,... more »

September 15, 2021
Deloitte anticipates holiday retail sales to increase

Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 7% and 9% in 2021, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Holiday Retail Sales Overall, Deloitte’s retail and distribution practice projects that holiday sales will total... more »

September 15, 2021
Las Vegas Market names the 2022 Design Icon

One of the influential interior and textiles designers, Kathryn M. Ireland, will be honored as the 2022 Design Icon at the Winter Las Vegas Market, set for Jan. 23-27, 2022. Ireland’s appointment to International Market... more »

September 14, 2021
Dallas Market welcomes Jo Ann Miller Marshall

Dallas Market Center, the home of the B2B trade events attracting buyers from around the world, announced that Jo Ann Miller Marshall joins the company as senior vice president of leasing – temporary home &... more »

September 14, 2021
NRF voices opposition to business tax rate increases

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is speaking out against the proposed business tax rate increases intended to offset the costs of the $3.5 trillion budget resolution that is under consideration this week in the House... more »

September 9, 2021
DMC celebrates co-located shows

Dallas Market Center (DMC) recently hosted  trade events for western and equestrian buyers and brands. The second edition of WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market took place along with the Dallas debut of the... more »

September 9, 2021
NRF receives an award for its Small Business Spotlight program

The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced that its Small Business Spotlight program, a collaboration between Qurate Retail Group and the NRF Foundation to elevate small businesses, is receiving a 2021 Gold Power of A Award... more »

September 9, 2021
Juniper by IMC launches new JuniperCommerce Blog

Juniper by IMC has launched the JuniperCommerce blog for sharing news and information with the gift, home and apparel industries. With subject matter covering news, tips and trends, the blog will inform and engage wholesale industry... more »

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