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Retail imports still strong
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have dipped since peaks seen last fall but remain at higher-than-usual levels as a possible increase in tariffs on goods from China approaches in March, according to... more »
Greeting Card Association and BookExpo announce collaboration
In a move to expand opportunities for creative “makers” at smaller and emerging greeting card companies, the Greeting Card Association has agreed to collaborate with Reed Expositions, producer of BookExpo, to offer its popular “GCA Village”... more »
Blacksaw wins at NY NOW
Blacksaw, a premium eco-luxury textile brand, made their debut with a splash. Their Harvest Moon reversible throw from their Zero Dye collection swept both awards for Best New Product in the categories of Accent on... more »
Toy Fair New York After Hour Events
Whether it’s catching up with old friends and colleagues or forging new connections, there are numerous opportunities to network and connect with industry peers during Toy Fair New York even beyond official showtimes. Here is... more »
Dallas Market Center Celebrates Unprecedented January Markets
Dallas Market Center welcomed more order-writing customers across all major business types and categories during the January editions of Dallas Total Home & Gift Market and Lightovation — Dallas International Lighting Show as well as... more »
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 »
