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nora fleming, Coca-Cola launch 2 minis ahead of summer markets
nora fleming just unveiled a refreshing new collaboration with Coca-Cola. The partnership introduces two new minis that are sure to pop: the classic "Coke bottle" and "Diet Coke can." Each is designed to bring a... more »
ToyFest pauses in 2026 to reinvent in 2027
Given the current climate within the toy industry and the changes that have taken place since 2020, the Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) Board of Directors has paused ToyFest for 2026. The board... more »
Gift Shop® Plus launches exclusive retailer tariff report
How are retailers taking on tariffs, which have cast an ominous shadow across the retail landscape? Gift Shop® Plus surveyed retailers across the country to find out. The first half of 2025 has witnessed a... more »
Import cargo levels expected to see surge during tariff pause
Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to... more »
Silver Streak launches new website
Silver Streak, a wholesaler of gemstones, jewelry, souvenirs and gifts, has introduced its new website. "After lots of brainstorming, designing, tweaking (and probably way too much coffee), we have launched a faster, sleeker, and more... more »
NY NOW Summer 2025 set to help retailers strengthen inventory supply chains
The NY NOW 2025 Summer Market, scheduled for Aug. 3-5 at Manhattan’s Javits Center, will host the world’s leading brands, most innovative product designers and influential buyers from across the retail industry. Early indications show... more »
Dallas Market Center announces Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship at Texas A&M
Dallas Market Center announced the creation of the Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship at Texas A&M University honoring the legacy of Bill Winsor, former president, CEO and chairman emeritus of Dallas Market... more »
Transpac Brands combines showrooms in Dallas and Atlanta
Transpac Brands announced the consolidation of its showrooms in both Dallas and Atlanta, creating a more unified and streamlined experience for buyers across all four of its dynamic brands: Transpac, Season’s Designs, VIP Home &... more »
Reps Are Local Too celebrates 1 year; announce webinar and market meet-ups
As Reps Are Local Too marks its first year as a growing movement in the wholesale industry, it continues to deliver on its mission: to support independent sales reps and shine a spotlight on the value... more »
ANDMORE announces summer 2025 ( A ) List roster for Las Vegas Market
This summer, ANDMORE spotlights three ( A ) List interior designers and TV personalities who will bring top design trends to life through curated vignettes, engaging social content and events at the July 27–31 Las... more »
Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
A U.S. federal court has blocked President Donald Trump's sweeping global trade tariffs on imports. A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that an emergency law invoked by the White House... more »
More major stores, buying groups to attend Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
A growing number of large-volume retailers and buying groups, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in buying power, will descend on Dallas to attend the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market from June 18-24. [caption... more »
