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Pet wearable market expected to grow exponentially by 2024
The pet wearable market is expected to grow from $703 million in 2019 to $1,718 million by 2024 at a CAGR of 19.6%. The growth of the pet wearable market can be attributed to the... more »
How pet adoption can be a win for all
Pet adoption improves – and sometimes saves – the lives of millions of furry friends each year. However, the benefits of adoption are not a one-way street. Research continues to emerge supporting the positive impact pets... more »
Pet Industry Leadership Summit set for 2020
Pet industry executives will gather for the fifth annual leadership event jointly presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) and the World Pet Association (WPA) on January 13-15,... more »
Christmasworld 2020 focuses on experiences
Christmasworld is an international decoration trade show that offers new products for the busiest and most emotional time of the year. Christmasworld focuses on the point-of-sale experience as a factor for success. This year's show... more »
Retail imports surge ahead of more tariffs
According to the monthly Global Port Tracker, a report that is produced for National Retail Federation (NRF) by the consulting firm Hackett Associates, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports reached unusually high numbers just... more »
Acuity opens new showroom at Dallas Market Center
Acuity Brands Lighting returns to Dallas Market Center with a new showroom in Trade Mart 4634 that will open in time for the winter edition of Lightovation, which runs Jan. 8-12, 2020. Acuity will showcase... more »
IHA partners with Good360 to assist in Hurricane Dorian relief
International Housewares Association (IHA) is partnering with Good360 to provide hurricane victims with home products as they rebuild their lives and homes. Housewares suppliers can help residents from the Bahamas to North Carolina recover from... more »
2020 LOUIE Awards open for submissions
The Greeting Card Association's LOUIE Awards is an annual competition in the greeting card industry. For over 30 years, companies from all over the world have entered this competition. The 2020 awards are now open... more »
IMC’s Fall 2019 High Point Market offers interactive, educational programs
International Market Centers (IMC) released the schedule for IMC-hosted seminars, tours and hospitality offerings for Fall 2019 High Point Market, which runs Oct. 19-23, 2019. “IMC is delighted to provide a platform for retailers, designers and... more »
IMC enhances resources at Fall 2019 High Point Market
International Market Centers (IMC) noted that 34 new, relocating and renewing showrooms will enhance the breadth and depth of resources in the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) at Fall 2019 High Point Market, which runs... more »
Studio M appoints Mike Todd president
Studio M, a provider of artful home and garden products, said its director of operations, Mike Todd, has been appointed president of the company. Todd brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having... more »
Dallas Market Center shares Total Home & Gift Market dates through 2023
Dallas Market Center, a lifestyle marketplace in North America, shared Total Home & Gift Market dates through 2023. The winter and summer editions of the trade events will take place first on the U.S. show... more »
