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Dallas Market Center to host 2 Nearshoring America Trade Shows in January
Dallas Market Center expands its industry-first international sourcing initiative, Nearshoring America, with two expos set to take place during the January 2026 Total Home & Gift and Lightovation Markets. These B2B trade events will focus... more »
Gift for Life/NY NOW Aids Walk team raises over $42,000
Gift for Life announced that its 12 Gift for Life/NY NOW team members collectively have raised $42,357 for AIDS Walk NY, which took place on May 18 in New York City’s Central Park. Additional donations... more »
MarketTime launches ‘Certified Vendor Partnership’ program
MarketTime, provider of B2B eCommerce solutions, announced the launch of its innovative "Certified Vendor Partnership" program. This initiative will connect MarketTime users with a curated network of top tier industry professionals and service providers, offering... more »
Beatriz Ball to preview 250 new items in Dallas
Beatriz Ball, the Louisiana-based home goods brand, is launching some 250 new products — between new introductions, new product categories and line extensions — at the upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market in June.... more »
GHTA calls for 2025 Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award nominees
The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) opened nominations for the 2025 Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive Award. The Chad Corzine Young Gift & Home Executive of the Year will be awarded to... more »
Heart on Main Street announces fundraising event at Dallas Market Center
Heart on Main Street announces its upcoming fundraising event, One Night. One Heart., taking place on June 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dallas Market Center. This powerful evening will bring together members... more »
Small business owners oppose reintroduction of credit card mandates
Small business owners from across the country voiced their opposition to attempts to include the Durbin-Marshall credit card mandates in legislation before the Senate. The small business advocates — members of the Small Business Payments... more »
NRF commends ‘critical’ tax package for retailers in House bill
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French after the House voted to in favor of key tax provisions as part of the 2025... more »
Transpac Brands expands sales coverage across U.S.
Transpac, Season’s Designs, VIP Home & Garden and Totalee Gift announced changes to rep agency partnerships designed to strengthen brand presence, unify sales coverage and enhance service to retail customers across key U.S. regions. Darrah... more »
Atlanta Market names 3 Summer ( A ) List influencers
“The ( A ) List,” ANDMORE’s design- and trend- centered influencer program, announces the summer 2025 class of industry trailblazers. Three tastemakers will share market tips on the @AmericasMartATL and @CasualMarketAtlanta Instagram pages, curate three design projects... more »
Census data shows steady retail sales in April as tariff concerns continued
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows shoppers remained engaged in April amid continued concern over tariffs on imported merchandise, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Consumers are still spending despite... more »
Old World Christmas launches new partnerships for 2025 ornaments
Old World Christmas announced multiple new licensing partnerships for the creation of hand-blown glass ornaments. General Mills, Magic The Gathering and The J.M. Smucker Company and Strawberry Shortcake will come to life this holiday season... more »
