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September retail sales grew 4.5 % over last year
Retail sales in September were down 0.1% seasonally adjusted from August but up 4.5% unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “The pullback in... more »
Pawsr launches social network just for pets
Pawsr has launched its social photo- and video-sharing network just for pets. The free app allows pet owners to give their beloved four-legged friends their very own social media presence and be part of a... more »
Hallmark closing Home & Gift division
Hallmark said that it is closing the Home & Gifts business by the end of the year. They will be working through this transition over the next several months. The Home & Gifts division included... more »
Market Square offers new order writing show
Market Square, a wholesale trade show company, offers its newest order writing show in Springfield Ohio. The show will be held at the Clark County Fairgrounds on March 10-11, 2020. Market Square’s new show format will... more »
New flagship store opens at The Museum of Modern Art
The new 5,200 square foot flagship store at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, with retail design by Lumsden Design opens on Oct. 21,... more »
Manna Pro brings barnyard to backyard
As urban and suburban chicken ownership continues its rapid growth, Manna Pro Products, a St. Louis, Missouri-based manufacturer and marketer of pet care and nutrition, is using its homestead roots to help city dwellers bring the barnyard... more »
OneCoast University opens at Dallas Market Center
OneCoast, a nationwide sales and marketing services company, opens OneCoast University, a brand new 2,600 square foot training facility located in the Dallas Market Center. With this major step toward their training initiative, OneCoast University... more »
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show sees attendance increase
The Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show held Oct. 2-5, 209, offered more than 1300 booths exhibiting gifts, souvenirs and exclusive products. The show attracted a record number of new exhibitors and retailers throughout... more »
CBD products find place in $7 billion pet treats market
Sales growth of pet treats continues to outpace growth of the more mature pet food market and growth of pet supplies in general. In the brand new report Pet Treats and Chews in the U.S.,... more »
Purina hosts inaugural Pet Care Innovation Summit
Pet-focused startups from across the United States gathered at Purina's St. Louis, Missouri headquarters this week for the inaugural Pet Care Innovation Summit powered by Purina. Entrepreneurs representing 25 startups met with industry insiders and... more »
IMC enters agreement to purchase 121 N. Hamilton Street, High Point
International Market Centers (IMC) has entered into an agreement to purchase the 50,542-square-foot showroom building located at 121 N. Hamilton St. in downtown High Point. The deal for the property, which was formerly owned by... more »
One of a Kind Holiday Show returns to The Mart in December
One of a Kind Holiday Show returns to The Mart from Dec. 5-8, 2019, with more than 600 talented artists and makers. The One of a Kind Show, held two times per year in Chicago at... more »
