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NY NOW Winter 2019 Market emerges as epicenter of retail renaissance
NY NOW, the largest retail-facing exhibition in the Americas, is dynamically transforming. Held February 3-6, 2019 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, the market will fully embrace the sweeping renaissance that... more »
New and veteran publishers showcased in the GCA’s new Noted: The Greeting Card Expo
{Sponsored} Timing couldn’t be more perfect for holiday orders during The Greeting Card Association’s (GCA’s) new event for the greeting card community and by the greeting card community: Noted: The Greeting Card ExpoSM. The event will... more »
IMC announces $280 million for market enhancements
International Market Centers (IMC) announced a three-year, $280 million-dollar investment in new initiatives to enhance its markets in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas. Elements of the plan, which will be implemented over the next... more »
Macy’s CEO to chair NRF Foundation board
Macy’s chairman & CEO, Jeff Gennette, has been elected chairman of the NRF Foundation board of directors, succeeding Karen Katz, former president and CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group. In addition, one new member has... more »
2019 Gourmet Gold Housewares Award winners named
Dallas Market Center has named the winners of the 2019 Gourmet Gold Housewares Awards. This esteemed awards program recognizes exceptional manufacturers in the housewares industry exhibiting at Dallas Market Center. Winners will be celebrated during... more »
The Girls’ Lounge to gather industry leaders at NRF 2019
More than 40 of the best and brightest female leaders from retail, technology and business will speak at The Girls’ Lounge at NRF 2019. More than 37,000 retailers from nearly 100 countries will gather in... more »
New exhibitors, experiences set for AmericasMart January market
Major expansions, notable new additions and buzzworthy programming are driving excitement for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market, running Jan. 8-15, 2019 and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Jan. 9-13, 2019. International... more »
Laura Janelle, Gift for Life launch partnership
Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole charitable organization, has a new cause marketing partnership with Laura Janelle. Beginning at the winter 2019 edition of the Atlanta International Gift & Home... more »
Late gift industry inventor to be honored at NY NOW
Noel Zeller, celebrated inventor, award-winning designer and founder of Zelco Industries Inc., passed away on September 13, 2018 at the age of 82, following a battle with liver cancer. He leaves behind Adele, the love... more »
Retail industry employment increased in December
Retail industry employment in December increased by 15,200 jobs seasonally adjusted from November and 37,600 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation reports. The retail gains, which exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, came... more »
Top 5 trends in 2018 for pets
Pet Food Express (PFE) is sharing the top 5 trends for California pets in 2018, and they include a bigger focus on nutrition, alternative therapies and intellectual stimulation for pets. The Oakland-based company is basing... more »
Point of sale trends to watch in 2019
The physical point of sale may see major changes in 2019. Online and mobile payment methods have been revamped with new updates, but the in-store POS can expect improvements with new technology and concepts increasing... more »
