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Design Influencers spotlight the best of Fall High Point Market
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announced this season’s participants for the Design Influencers Tour, taking place during Fall Market. HPMA and Esteem Media... more »
Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger hosts non-event, event fundraiser at High Point Market
This fall, Gift For Life’s Home vs Hunger team invites High Point Market attendees to the most exclusive event that doesn’t actually exist. A new twist on their signature “Party with a Purpose,” the Home... more »
HCA reports Halloween costumes remain popular among adults
The Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) highlights new data from Prosper Insights & Analytics, showing that Halloween continues to engage adults, with a growing number planning to dress up and celebrate in creative ways. Key... more »
Atlanta Market opens registration for winter 2026
Registration is now open for Atlanta Market, taking place Jan. 13-19, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta. As ANDMORE’s first major wholesale buying event of the year, Atlanta Market sets the tone for 2026 retail and design,... more »
MarketTime merges with EMUN
MarketTime and EMUN announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to join forces in a strategic partnership: marking a milestone in their shared mission to accelerate the pursuit of smarter, more connected services... more »
The Toy Association announces strategic new hires
The Toy Association, the business trade association representing a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors and others involved in the youth entertainment industry, announced that Jeff Snyderman will be joining as chief financial officer and... more »
NRF consumer survey finds Halloween spending to reach record $13.1 billion
Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from $11.6 billion... more »
Reps Are Local Too announces September webinar and panelists
Reps Are Local Too will host its next free webinar on Thursday, Sept. 25, offering sales representatives practical insights on using CRMs and inside sales support to boost business growth and elevate customer experience. The... more »
August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows increased sales even as inflation impacts growth
Retail spending continued to grow in August as consumers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to affect prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity... more »
NY NOW and Greeting Card Association to co-locate events starting February 2026
NY NOW, produced by Emerald, announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to co-locate their respective industry-leading events in New York City beginning in 2026. The collaboration will debut... more »
NRF reports declining imports following summer surge ahead of tariffs
Following a near-record peak this summer, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs, according to the Global Port Tracker... more »
Atlanta’s Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta align for mid-season sourcing advantage
Now in its third consecutive year, the co-location of Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta returns to AmericasMart Atlanta this September, with Fall Market running Sept. 16-18, 2025, and Casual Market Atlanta extending through Sept.... more »
