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NRF responds to court decision rejecting tariffs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement on Aug. 29 from Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold following the ruling by a federal appeals court striking down the Trump... more »
NY NOW Summer Market closes out 2025 season
NY NOW recently hosted its Summer Market Aug. 3-5 at NYC’s Javits Center, where buyers and suppliers from around the world converged for a showcase of the most popular and trending products in the gift,... more »
Heart on Main Street completes first Independent Rebuild Project
Heart on Main Street, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent retailers impacted by natural disasters, has completed its first-ever Independent Rebuild Project in Asheville, North Carolina. Over three days, volunteers, community members and corporate partners... more »
Shoppe Object brings energetic, vibrant return to the Starrett-Lehigh Building
Shoppe Object concluded its summer edition that ran from Aug. 3-5 at the historic Starrett-Lehigh Building with a resounding positive response from brands and buyers alike. With over 850 hand-selected brands — the most ever... more »
Toronto Market Week reveals 2026 dates
Toronto Market Week (TMW) announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2026 shows, giving buyers, retailers and exhibitors plenty of time to plan for a successful year of discovery and connection. In January, TMW exhibitors... more »
Casual Market Atlanta returns for September 2025
Casual Market Atlanta returns Sept. 16–19 bringing more than 120 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits across seven floors at AmericasMart Atlanta. Continuing the strong momentum of the summer market, the fall market expands opportunities for... more »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong spending in July as consumers responded to sales, bought ahead of tariffs
Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers sought out summer sales promotions to buy goods before more tariffs take effect, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National... more »
2025 import cargo levels expected to be down more than 5% from 2024 amid rising tariffs
With new tariffs putting pressure on international trade, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is tentatively expected to end 2025 5.6% below 2024’s volume, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by... more »
Kerusso hires new head of product and design
Kerusso, a faith-based Christian apparel and gifts company, announces the appointment of Rachel White as its new head of product and design. With over 15 years of experience driving... more »
Las Vegas Market ignites new opportunities, trend discovery and buyer engagement
Las Vegas Market’s summer 2025 edition delivered a dynamic sourcing experience fueled by fresh product, strategic connections and design-driven storytelling. With more than 3,500 product lines spanning permanent showrooms and curated temporary exhibits, the event... more »
36th ARTS Awards nominating panel and committee announced
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announces the ARTS Awards committee and nominating panel for the 36th ARTS Awards, the premier awards program dedicated to the home industry, taking place Friday,... more »
‘Best Booth’ Awards highlight standout Temps at Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market presented “Best Booth” Awards to five Gift & Home temporary exhibitors, recognizing exceptional merchandising and visual design across the 450 brands showcased at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas through... more »
