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Retail Renaissance NY NOW Winter resonates with retailers
Repositioned at the center of the renaissance sweeping the retail market, NY NOW Winter 2019 set out to recreate itself as the most important resource for better or premiere retailers. The retail renaissance has seen... more »
Honest Paws CBD brand will soon be available to retailers
Honest Paws will begin offering its online CBD products for sale through retailers in the United States. The “CBD for Pets” Brand has experienced growth and demand for its various products, prompting the move to... more »
Enthusiasm drives successful Winter Las Vegas Market
Reflecting industry optimism and a hunger for new product introductions, Las Vegas Market was marked by brisk business and strong order writing, according to International Market Centers. Winter 2019 Las Vegas Market presented more than 4,000 furniture,... more »
Enesco to purchase Things Remembered
Things Remembered, Inc., an omnichannel retailer of personalized gifts and merchandise, has executed an agreement to sell most of its business to Enesco, LLC, a business in the giftware, home décor, and accessories industries. Enesco... more »
Retail jobs grew nearly 15,000 in January over December
Retail industry employment in January was down by 15,100 jobs unadjusted from a year earlier but increased 14,800 jobs seasonally adjusted from December, the National Retail Federation reports. The retail numbers, which exclude automobile dealers,... more »
Shameless Pets named Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize finalist
Shameless Pets, a pet treats company, has been named a finalist in Purina's 2018/2019 Pet Care Innovation Prize. The company uses upcycling to turn ingredients that may have otherwise been lost or wasted into premium... more »
Three ways consumers’ attitudes toward Valentine’s Day are changing
Despite the prevalence of red and pink hearts and the innumerable boxes of chocolate, Valentine’s Day in 2019 looks very different than it did a decade ago. Ten years ago, more than 60 percent of... more »
PEDIGREE Foundation grants available for shelters, rescues
PEDIGREE Foundation has opened its 2019 grant cycle, and it will be accepting grant applications from animal shelters and rescue organizations through April 30. This year, PEDIGREE Foundation plans on giving up to $600,000 through... more »
NY NOW Cares campaign raises funds for GFL partners
The NY NOW Cares Campaign, launched by Emerald Expositions’ NY NOW as a way to create more community among its attendees and industry charitable causes, raised more than $900 for two of Gift for Life’s... more »
Editor’s Picks: Seen at winter Las Vegas Market
The products at this year's winter edition of Las Vegas Market were full of character, with lots of individuality and personality. Check out these finds to add a little character to your shelves. [caption id="attachment_58572"... more »
Tips for keeping your dogs safe this winter
As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, it’s important to be sure you keep your dog visible in the dim light of twilight and beyond. With this in mind, Ultra Paws has... more »
Valentine’s Day spending expected to set record
Americans are expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year despite a years-long decrease in the percentage of people celebrating the holiday, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail... more »
