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September 25, 2023
8 ‘Market Pros’ to highlight High Point Market properties

ANDMORE selected eight design moguls as “Market Pros” to lead the journey through the best of ANDMORE’s permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, with favorites showcased across all social platforms (@andmorehpmkt), during the Oct. 14-18 High... more »

September 25, 2023
ANDMORE launches visual merchandising awards program

ANDMORE unveiled a reimagined Best Booth Awards program recognizing excellence across six categories of visual merchandising at its Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point campuses beginning in 2024. The awards will highlight temporary exhibitors for... more »

September 21, 2023
Maria Mullen to receive ARTS achievement award

Dallas Market Center and ART, a creative home furnishings network, named Maria Mullen, CEO of Hubbardton Forge, the recipient of the Academy of Achievement honor at the 34th ARTS Awards, taking place at the Hilton... more »

September 21, 2023
Senators urge passage of Credit Card Competition Act

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Peter Welch (D-VT), along with the Merchants Payments Coalition and small business owners from across... more »

September 20, 2023
Halloween 2023 spending to reach record $12.2B

Total Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. A record... more »

September 19, 2023
Retailers call on Congress to lower credit card swipe fees

The National Retail Federation unveiled a six-figure advocacy campaign to urge members of Congress to stand up for Main Street over Wall Street in support of the Credit Card Competition Act. The announcement follows new... more »

September 19, 2023
Toy Fair Pavilion to debut at January 2024 Temps at Total Home & Gift Market

Dallas Market Center and The Toy Association will jointly debut the Toy Fair Pavilion during The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 10-13, 2024. The market in January will be the largest winter... more »

September 19, 2023
Atlanta Apparel names spring/summer 2024 trends

Atlanta Apparel’s in-house fashion office announced its comprehensive spring/summer 2024 trend report, detailing colors, prints, must-have apparel, footwear and accessories retailers can expect to see while sourcing at the next market, Oct. 10-14 at AmericasMart... more »

September 13, 2023
Most Wanted List for toys kicks off 2023 holiday season

Toys, Tots, Pets & More (TTPM), a product reviewer for toys, baby gear and pet gear, unveiled its Most Wanted List of the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season at its annual TTPM 2023... more »

September 12, 2023
Indie & Main partners with Paper Baristas

Indie & Main, an online wholesale marketplace under the OneCoast family of brands, established a partnership with Paper Baristas, a provider of stationery and paper goods. Photo courtesy of Indie &... more »

September 11, 2023
Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market to debut high-end home furnishings floor

Las Vegas Market extends its resources with the launch of a new high-end home furnishings floor — including expansions by Four Hands and Hooker Furnishings and debuts by Caracole and Varaluz among others — at... more »

September 8, 2023
Atlanta Apparel launches spring/summer 2024 collections at October market

The October edition of Atlanta Apparel is set to showcase the newest trends coming for spring/summer 2024 market across top October sourcing categories — resort, shoes and new — alongside hallmark market events and amenities,... more »