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One year later, NRF expects retail sales growth
With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy has made dramatic progress since the coronavirus pandemic brought activity to a near-standstill this time last year,... more »
National Candle Association shares tips to promote sustainability
Earth Day is on April 22, and the National Candle Association (NCA) offers examples of creative and useful ways to promote sustainability. When it comes to candles this Earth Day many are looking for ways... more »
Las Vegas Market previews tabletop finds
The new dates for the Las Vegas Market are Apr. 11-15, 2021. Here's a look at some great finds in the tabletop category. albert l punkt E1213 C&F Home... more »
GHTA welcomes Laurie Burns as executive director
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry’s non-profit trade association, has hired Laurie Burns as its new executive director, effective Apr. 1, 2021, after a nationwide search. John Toler, president of the GHTA... more »
NY NOW offers an in-person and digital event this summer
NY NOW, a wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, announced the launch of an integrated in-person and digital offering for its community, debuting at the NY NOW Summer Market, Aug.... more »
Spielwarenmesse cancels 2021 summer edition
The first-ever Summer Edition of the world-renowned Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg was to open its doors this July after being postponed in January. In its role as organizer, Spielwarenmesse eG had pulled out all the stops... more »
Las Vegas Market reports increase in leasing for April staging
In line with a surge in buyer pre-registration, Las Vegas Market is experiencing an increase in new, expanded, relocated and recommitted gift, home décor and furniture exhibitors for its April Market, running Apr. 11-15, 2021,... more »
AmericasMart offers three springtime in-person buying events
AmericasMart Atlanta’s 350+ open year round apparel, gift and home décor showrooms welcome designers and retailers for three in-person buying events this spring: Market Wednesdays on Apr. 7 and Jun. 2 and the Spring Cash & Carry... more »
IMC launches new Las Vegas apparel event
International Market Centers (IMC) announced the expansion of its apparel offerings with the launch of Las Vegas Apparel, a new temporary trade show event to be staged Aug. 8-10, 2021 at the Expo at World... more »
Juniper webinar addresses buyers’ needs
Juniper, a suite of powerful wholesale software tools powered by International Market Centers (IMC), is launching an educational component with its webinar focused on meeting buyers’ needs in today’s B2B e-commerce world. Scheduled for Tuesday,... more »
Greeting Card Association partners with Jewel Branding
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) and Jewel Branding & Licensing announced the new partnership between Noted: The Greeting Card Expo and Showcase, May 20-21, 2021. With the lingering uncertainties of COVID-19, the co-located event will be... more »
Las Vegas Market offers an outdoor inspired merchandise preview
Las Vegas Market, which runs Apr. 11-15, 2021. Here is a preview of the variety of merchandise that is ideally suited to make the outdoors even more comfortable, and the indoors feel more like the... more »
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